Updates

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  Hunan Launches 2022 “I Have Golden Ideas” Initiative

  The Hunan government website launched its 2022 “I have golden ideas”—soliciting opinions and suggestions for the 2022 Hunan Provincial People’s Government Report initiative on December 1st, 2021. It was done in cooperation with various media, government websites across Hunan Province, and government affairs new media.

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  Hunan's 14th Five-Year Plan for Protecting Ecological Environment

  By 2025, remarkable progress will have been reached in green and low-carbon development. The total amount of key pollutant discharge, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and energy consumption per unit of GDP will have been lowered continuously.

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  Hunan Stabilizes Six Fronts and Guarantees Six Priorities

  Hunan takes solid steps to stabilize employment, finance, foreign trade, foreign investment, domestic investment and market expectations (six areas), and fully safeguard residential employment, people's livelihood, market entities, food and energy security, stability of industrial and supply chains and operations at grassroots levels (six fronts).

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  Optimizing Business Environment

  Hunan governments at all levels will continue to improve the market-based international business environment that respects the rule of law.

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  BFA Global Economic Development and Security Forum

  The Boao Forum for Asia has launched the Global Economic Development and Security Forum (GEDS) with the goal of building the GEDS into a major international forum and dialogue platform for political and business leaders to discuss, coordinate and balance economic development and security.

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  National Day Holiday Celebrations

  The National Day holiday is around the corner. Have you made your travel arrangements? Scenic spots in Hunan have launched various activities during the holiday. You can’t miss them!

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  The Second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo

  The Second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is scheduled to be held in Changsha City, Hunan Province from September 26 to 29, 2021, with the theme of "New Start, New Opportunities, New Accomplishment".

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  Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

  Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. In 2021, the Mid-Autumn Festival will fall on September 21st (Tuesday). Chinese people will enjoy a 3-day break from Sep. 19th to 21st.

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  Changsha West High-speed Railway Station Starts Construction

  Changsha West High-speed Railway Station is coming soon! Looking forward to its opening to traffic! “Azaleas Blooming in Hunan” is the theme that underpins the design concept of the Changsha West High-speed Railway Station.

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  Infographic: Hunan's International "Circle of Friends" Expanding

  The third plenary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Commission of CPC Hunan Provincial Committee was held in Changsha on August 23rd, 2021. Hunan's international "circle of friends" is expanding, receiving heaps of praise.

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  About How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (English Version)

  People who had been abroad for one year and more should have the infectious disease surveillance and physical examinations conducted following the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of China and its implementation rules, before having the COVID-19 vaccination records translated and registered.

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  Infographic—Ways to Ensure the Elderly People and the People with Disabilities to Participate in Social Life Easily

  The General Office of the People’s Government of Hunan Province recently issued the Five-Year Action Plan for Creating an Accessible Environment in Hunan Province (2021-2025). The problems for the elderly people and the people with disabilities to participate in social life may be solved. Let’s have a look!

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  Infographic—Hunan Governor Stresses High-quality Development of Cultural Tourism

  The governor emphasizes to strengthen cultural self-confidence, carry forward culture and tourism integration, and promote all-for-one tourism.

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  CPC Centenary

  Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China

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  Dragon Boat Festival 2021

  With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is an important Chinese celebration. It falls on June 14 this year. The holiday goes from June 12 to 14, 2021.

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  Hunan Industrial Parks Make Remarkable Achievements During the 13th Five-year Plan Period

  The provincial industrial parks high-quality development promotion conference was held on June 3, 2021. It announced many industrial parks' achievements made during the 13th Five-year Plan period.

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  Infographic — What is a "Five-good" Industrial Park?

  The Hunan Provincial Industrial Parks High-quality Development Promotion Conference was held in Liuyang on June 3rd of 2021.

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  Statistical Communiqué on Hunan’s Economic and Social Development in 2020

  The year 2020 was an extraordinary year. In the context of the profound and complex changes in the domestic and international situation, Hunan province had faced the COVID-19 epidemic and rare floods. Under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, the whole province adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and implemented the spirit of President Xi’s important speeches and instructions made when inspecting Hunan.

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  May Day Holiday 2021

  China observes May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. This year the May Day holiday will last from May 1 to 5. May, a time between late spring and early summer, is always mild and pleasant.

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  Infographic: on the Integrated Development of Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan

  Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan (CZT) City Cluster Integrated Development

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  Hunan Government Issues Work Plans on Administrative Service and Government Affair Transparency

  The Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office recently issued work plans of 2021 for administrative service and transparency in government affairs. There are 34 items for adminitrative service and 17 for government affair transparency.

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  Qingming Festival 2021

  The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is the fifth solar term of a year, called "Pure Brightness" in English. This solar term usually sees the most tender and amiable spring days . With the gentle breeze and the flowers in full bloom, it is the best time to enjoy fresh air.

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  Infographic — Hunan Provincial Government's 2021 Eight Major Tasks

  The People's Government of Hunan Province recently issued its 2021 Hunan Province Plan for National Economic and Social Development. It summarized its 2020 achievements and set its 2021 goals. It also proposed 8 key target areas for accomplishing. Let's have a look!

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  News Coverage on Hunan Delegation to NPC and CPPCC Sessions 2021

  The Hunan delegation to the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) holds its first plenary meeting in Beijing on the afternoon of March 4, 2021.

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  Spots for Spring Flowers in Hunan Province

  Many flower varieties are now blooming in Hunan. They include cherry and peach blossoms, and canola flowers. They turn Hunan into a wonderful world of flowers. March is a good time to relax and immerse yourself in the magnificent beauty of nature.

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  Celebrating Lantern Festival in Changsha

  Lanern Festival marks the end of the Spring Festival and is also the first major festival after Chinese New Year.In Changsha, there are many events to celebrate this big day.

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  Happy Chinese New Year 2021

  In 2021, the lunar new year begins on Feb. 12 and marks the start of the Year of the Ox.

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  2021 Hunan Government Work Report Highlights

  Moving ahead and forging a modern new Hunan! On Junuary 25, 2021, the Fourth Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People's Congress convened in Changsha.

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  Hunan to Construct Ten Projects in Three Categories in 2021

  The "Hunan Provincial People's Government 2021 Work Report" announced that this year, Hunan government will focus on 10 major technological research, 10 major industrial,and 10 major infrastructure construction, projects.

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  A Look at Hunan’s Achievements During Its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020)

  Remarkable results have been achieved during the 13th Five-Year Plan Period (2016-2020).

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  Hunan's Mobile Internet Industry Revenue to Exceed 300-Bln-Yuan in 2023

  The Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office recently issued the Opinions on Continuously Promoting Mobile Internet Industry High-quality Development, and Accelerating, Strengthening, and Expanding Digital Industry. It proposes that in three years, Hunan will become a leading national digital economy innovation zone, an industrial cluster, and an application pilot area. How to implement it? Let's have a look.

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  Happy New Year 2021

  Happy 2021！May your new year be filled with peace, health, happiness, and prosperity!

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  Infographic - Policy Incentives to Promote Investment

  “Hunan Province Regulations for the Improvement of Investment Promotion” was issued recently. It advanced 10 policy incentives from the aspects of attracting large and strong enterprises, investment promotion, and investment protection.

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  Infographic – Important Facts About China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone

  The China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone was approved by the State Council on September 21, 2020. What is a pilot free trade zone (FTZ)? What are its benefits? What are your questions? The infographic should provide answers.

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  National Day Holiday & Mid-autumn Festival 2020

  This year, the National Day Holiday from Oct.1 to 8, a day longer than usual as it overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival which also falls on Oct. 1.

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  Places in Hunan to Escape Summer Heat

  Hunan has many fantastic destinations where you can escape the summer heat. It has many lush mountains, dense forest, and breathtaking waterfalls. Its pleasant cool weather, good environment, and tourist-friendly facilities provide you with an incredible travel experience. Here are some places that will offer you plenty of coolness especially at the height of heat waves.

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  Industrial Parks' High-quality Development "Secret"

  The Hunan Provincial People's Government recently issued the "Implementation Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of Industrial Parks in Hunan". It details how to transform and upgrade industrial parks. How is it done? Here's how!

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  Changsha Metro Line 3 & Line 5

  Changsha Metro Line 3 & Line 5 started operation on June 28.

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  2020 Hunan-Yangtze River Delta Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Week

  The 2020 Hunan-Yangtze River Delta Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Week was launched.

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  Are You Ready for Waste Classification?

  Hunan will establish a waste classification and disposal system within five years.

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  News Coverage on Hunan Delegation to NPC and CPPCC Sessions 2020

  Hunan delegation attending the NPC & CPPCC annual sessions 2020

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  Hunan Issues 16 Measures to Stabilize Employment

  Hunan Provincial People's Government General Office issued “Sixteen Measures for Further Stabilizing Employment in Response to the Impact of COVID-19 Epidemic".

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  Hunan Travel Tips on May Day Holiday

  In times of the COVID-19 epidemic, tourists are urged to carry out self-protection measures while taking transportation and visiting tourist destinations. Let's check out the travel guidelines and places to visit.

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  How will Hunan Achieve Development “Tiny Goals”in 2020?

  The Hunan Provincial People's Government issued its annual 2020 Plan for Social and Economic Development recently.

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  Hunan Takes Actions to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 While Resuming Production

  Hunan Province keeps implementing epidemic prevention and control measures in tandem with those aimed at getting the economy and society back to normal.

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  Hunan Issues Guide on Wearing Masks

  The Secretariat of the Leading Group of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control issued a guide on wearing masks for the public on March 22.

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  Five Measures Taken to Increase Consumption amid Epidemic

  Business activities such as catering and entertainment have been greatly impacted by the epidemic. Hunan governments will roll out a series of measures to increase consumer consumption.

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  Hunan Unveils 30 Measures to Assist Hunan Enterprises Through Hard Time

  30 measures include: strengthen assistance to enterprises and financial support; relieve pressures of social insurance payment; increase tax support and fiscal subsidies; support steady employment and stabilizing foreign trade and investment; ensure smooth logistics and transportation; keep optimizing production and operation environment;and, fulfill work responsibilities.

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  70-Year Surges: Economic Development and Improvement of People’s Livelihood

  In the seven decades since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Hunan has realized remarkable achievements, and huge changes have taken place. 

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  Hunan Dongting Lake Treatment over the Next Six Years

  The People’s Government of Hunan Province has issued its Implementation Plan for the Comprehensive Management of the Dongting Lake Water Environment in Hunan Province (2018-2025), in order to protect and manage Dongting Lake—the “kidney of the Yangtze River”.

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  A Look at Hunan's Opening-up Achievements

  The year 2019 is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Hunan's opening-up has entered into a new era of development. Let's take a look at its achievements in 70 years.

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  Intelligent Manufacturing, Innovative Hunan Going Global

  Innovation-oriented opening up and Hunan’s rise; Accelerating manufacturing powerhouse construction

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  Foreign Ambassadors to China Speak Highly of Hunan

  On September 12, Hunan caught the eye of the world. Some ambassadors were interviewed during the event. They spoke highly of Hunan’s economic and social development achievements and expressed an intent to intensify friendly ties and cooperation with Hunan.

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  Chinese MFA Event Highlights Hunan Province

  Two hundred and twenty diplomats and representatives from 145 countries and international organizations, and managers of Fortune Global 500 companies, gathered together to learn about an innovative and open Hunan.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Present Hunan Province

  On the occasion of the 70th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, MFA’s events presenting Chinese provinces and regions comes to the 4th session.The spotlight this time is – Hunan Province!

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  Hunan Selects First 10 Towns with Featured Agriculture Industries

  On July 31, the Hunan Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Forestry Department announced the first batch of Hunan’s 10 towns with featured agriculture industries.

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  6th “Yangtze River-the Volga” Youth Forum

  The forum opened at Hunan University on July 16. The attendees included 132 Russian youths from 14 Russian federal subjects, and 180 Chinese youth representatives from six Chinese provinces (municipalities) along the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

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  The 18th “Chinese Bridge” Foreign College Student Chinese Proficiency Competition

  It is organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and the Hunan Provincial People's Government. Based on language competition and cultural communication, it aims to strengthen interaction between Chinese and foreign youths and “tell China stories well” to the world.

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  First China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo

  The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) and the People's Government of Hunan Province, is one of the most important platforms for economic and trade cooperation under the FOCAC mechanism. The First China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha City, Hunan Province from 27 to 29 June 2019.

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  Statistical Communiqué on Hunan’s Economic and Social Development in 2018

  In 2018, facing the complicated and ever-changing domestic and international economic environment and downward pressure, Hunan province, under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and implemented the spirits of the 19th CPC Congress, the Second and Third Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, and the decisions and arrangements made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.

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  Changsha Metro Line 4 Opens on May 26

  The Changsha Metro Line 4 is Changsha’s third subway line. It connects the east and west banks of the Xiangjiang River, and is an important part of Changsha’s “Union Jack” shaped subway plan.

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  2019 Hunan-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Investment and Trade Conference

  The 2019 Hunan-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Investment and Trade Conference will be held between April 15 and 19.

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  New One Step Approval Process Adopted for 100 Matters

  On April 9, Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe presided over a provincial government executive meeting. It reviewed and approved a Plan to Implement the Reform of One Step Approval Process.

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  Worldwide Pianists Called for Huanglong Music Season

  The Huanglong Music Season organization committee made a worldwide announcement on the recruitment of pianists on April 4, 2019. The pianists will join in a series of flash mob shows at 21 landmark sites around the world, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

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  Hunan Gov't 2019 Work Report Highlights at a Glance

  Hunan Governor, Xu Dazhe, delivered the Report on the Work of the Hunan Provincial People’s Government at the Second Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People’s Congress on January 26, 2019.

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  Changsha Forges Ahead with Impressive Business Environment

  Changsha, the capital city of Hunan province, has made leaps and bounds in its business appeal in recent years.

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  Resource-Conserving & Environment-Friendly Society

  On January 29, the Resource-saving and Environment-friendly Society (“Two-Oriented” Society) Exhibition Hall of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan City Cluster (CZT City Cluster) starts trial operation.

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  Hunan's Intangible Cultural Heritage

  There are more than 300 intangible cultural heritage items of 11 categories in Hunan province, including literature, music, dance, drama, opera, physical culture, fine arts, craftsmanship, traditional medicine and custom.

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  Statistical Communiqué on Hunan’s Economic and Social Development in 2017

  In 2017, facing intricate domestic and international situations, and greater downward pressure on the economy, the whole province worked vigorously for development while maintaining stability, implemented new development concept, and insisted in keeping improving development quality and efficiency as the focus under the strong leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

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  Highlights of Report on the Work of Hunan Provincial People's Government 2018

  The First Session of the 13th Hunan Provincial People's Congress opened in Changsha on January 24. Hunan Governor Xu Dazhe delivered the work report of Hunan Provincial People’s Government during the meeting.

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  Forging Ahead - Hunan's Reform and Development Achievements in the Past 5 Years

  Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Hunan Province has vigorously pursued the great opportunities of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the Yangtze River Economic Zone development, and the new round of the ‘Rise of Central China’ plan, and put into practice President Xi Jinping’s requirements made during his inspection tour in Hunan.

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  Statistical Communiqué on Hunan’s Economic and Social Development in 2016

  In 2016, facing increasing downward pressure, under the leadership of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, the people of the province conscientiously implemented the decisions and deployment of the Central Government and the State Council, and the innovative idea of development.

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  Highlights of Report on the Work of Hunan Provincial People's Government 2017

  The Seventh Session of the 12th Hunan Provincial People's Congress was grandly held on the morning of Jan. 14, 2017. Governor of Hunan Province Xu Dazhe delivered the government work report at the conference. Hunan's achievements in 2016 and its goals for 2017 were highlighted in the report.

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  Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway

  Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Intercity Railway, Hunan’s first intercity railway connecting Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan cities, is 95.5 km long. This passenger dedicated line is designed for an average speed of 200 km/hour, but runs at 160 km/hour at initial phase.

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  Hunan’s “Two Sessions” 2018 News Updates

  On the afternoon of January 22, the First Session of the 12th CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee opened at the People's Hall of Hunan Province.