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Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in China s Jilin province
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To fully demonstrate the achievements of Jilin Province in poverty reduction and development since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Information Office of the People s Government of Jilin Province launched a photo and video solicitation activity under the theme Happy Jilin, Pursuing a Better Life .
A total of 1,500 photos and over 300 videos were collected. After the preliminary evaluation and selection by the expert jury, the award-winning works were finally selected.
First prize was awarded to Fei Jiwei. (See picture above)
Second prize was awarded to the following five photos:
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CHINA / SOCIETY By Li Qiao Published: Mar 07, 2021 11:16 PM
Students have computer class at the Jinzhai County primary school in Jinzhai, East China s Anhui Province, on September 3, 2019. Photo: Xinhua
A deputy to the National People s Congress (NPC) suggested shortening China s basic education, from 12 years to 10 years, which triggered heated discussion on China s social media platforms.
The proposal was brought by Zhang Hongwei, chairman of Shaoguan Federation of Industry and Commerce in South China s Guangdong Province and also a deputy to the 13th NPC.
Zhang suggested a basic education system of five years for primary school, three years for middle school, and two years for senior high school, while currently, there are six years for primary school, three years for middle school and three years for senior high school in China.