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The plenary sessions of NPC and the National Committee of CPPCC will kick off this week. What will be the big talking points? Xinhua has compiled a list of 26 hot topics.

Why world cares about China's two sessions

More reforms expected from two sessions

China plans parade for war anniversary
03-03 07:18

China will hold a military parade this year to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday evening.

China takes UN Security Council helm with eye to marking 70th anniversaries

Venezuela sets deadline for U.S. to cut embassy staff
03-03 09:08

Washington has 15 days to reduce its 100-strong embassy staff in Caracas by some 80 percent, Venezuela said Monday.| Discuss

Venezuela to sanction U.S officials

Unasur slams U.S. sanctions against Venezuela

U.S., Israel disagree over Iran's nuke program, but ties strong: Netanyahu
03-03 05:14

The United States and Israel disagree on how to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but their alliance is "stronger than ever," Netanyahu said Monday.| Discuss

Kerry urges Iran to "make difficult decisions"

Iran fails to provide key info on nuclear plan

•	Political fund problem hits Japanese PM

•	Fidel Castro meets freed "Cuban Five"

•	Catching 14 military "tigers"

•	Nemtsov's death has limited impact on Russia

•	U.S. calls for DPRK steps to ease tensions

•	Volkswagen Passat wins automotive award

China >>

China Focus: A-Z of "two sessions" talking points

•	China plans parade for war anniversary

•	China Voice: Catching 14 military "tigers"

•	"Weak enforcement" challenges environmental law: vice minister

•	Prince William says he welcomes more Chinese in Premier League

In-Depth >>

Egypt aims to benefit from China expertise in environmental issues: minister

•	Commentary: Justifiable for China to strengthen cyber security regulation

•	Interview: Israeli withholding of Palestinian tax dues leads to total security collapse: official

•	News Analysis: Modest gains expected for U.S. stock market in 2015

•	Why world cares about China's two sessions

Entertainment >>

Photographer captures beauty around world

•	Fashionable accessories down the runway

•	Australia's Melbourne to feature on new Monopoly edition

•	Feature: Milan fashion week calls on women to build up personal elegance

•	Will Smith's "Focus" tops North American box office

Odd News >>

Paw to paw

•	Nicest Plane Ever!

•	Kung Fu in Winter

•	Rare hole-punch clouds captured in Washington

•	Most popular items Chinese shoppers buy overseas

World >>

Tehran should answer questions to clarify nuclear plans: IAEA chief

•	Australia to send additional 300 troops to Iraq

•	Interview: Japan misleads public by denying wartime crimes: Russian expert

•	Obama aide urges Congress not to impose new sanctions on Iran

•	Political fund problem hits Japanese PM

Culture & Edu >>

Photo exhibition featuring Beijing scenery kicks off in Brazil

•	Feature: Relic Exhibition of Han Dynasty big hit in Paris

•	Indonesian Chinese celebrate the Lantern Festival

•	General view of Tehran

•	Birds enjoy snow scene in Finland

Sci & Tech >>

Facebook founder Zuckerberg would "love" to work with Google

•	Nicest Plane Ever!

•	Iran ready to cooperate with Google, IT companies: official

•	DPRK fires short-range missiles into eastern waters

•	China to bolster 3D printing industry

Travel >>

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing

•	Enchanting autumn scenery of Jiuzhaigou

•	Eurostar suspends services after rail accident

•	General view of Tehran

•	Snow blankets New York City, causing massive flight cancellations, delays

Business >>

Nasdaq ends above 5,000 amid soft economic data, Chinese rate cut

•	Shell Company boosts investments in Albania after discovery of potential reserves

•	Euro area unemployment rate in Jan. at 11.2 pct

•	Euro area annual inflation rises to minus 0.3 pct

•	British manufacturing PMI rises to 9-month high, inflation increases

Sports >>

Rafael Nadal wins Argentina tennis Open 2015 final

•	Liaoning wait for CBA final rivals

•	Ecuador's Barcelona to play Paraguay's Freedom in Copa Libertadores

•	Chelsea and Everton fined for player misconduct

•	Brazilian clubs to lose points for salary delays

Health >>

Gorilla origins of two AIDS virus lineages confirmed: study

•	Peanuts may reduce risk of heart disease death: study

•	Australian researchers discover milk protein critical for survival of species

•	Australian school principals suffer food poisoning

•	Gorilla origins of two AIDS virus lineages confirmed: study

Forum >>

Nicest Plane Ever!

•	Stars shine at red carpet of 87th Academy Awards

•	Tourists visit temple fair in central China's Henan Province

•	Cold wave envelops eastern America

•	People gather to celebrate at Beijing's Ditan Park

Video >>

Education, prices and incomes among public focuses

3rd session of 12th CPPCC to begin today

20 dead, 13 hurt as coach falls off cliff in Henan

Pyongyang denounces ROK-US annual military drills

LA police shoot homeless man to death on sidewalk

Israeli PM sounds alarm about Iran nuclear negotiations

Biz China Weekly >>

Feb. 16 - Feb. 22

Chinese subsidiaries of the world's largest accounting networks proved too big to ban in their spat with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

	Xi says he looks forward to UK visit

	Press conference on 3rd session of 12th CPPCC National Committee

	Foreign journalists begin to register for "two sessions" in Beijing

	Happy birthday to Rio de Janeiro

	Saudi Arabia's King Salman meets visiting Egypt's president

	Rare art pieces stolen from Chinese Museum of Chateau de Fontainebleau

	Russians march in memory of murdered opposition leader

	The Royal Canberra Show kicks off in Canberra

	Bike-riding held to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in Brazil

	Xi Jinping's quotes of classics published

Special Reports >>

NPC & CPPCC 2015 Anuual Sessions

China's Belt and Road Initiative

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Top concerns you wish to be addressed during "Two Sessions" in 2015

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