Chinese leaders join discussions on legislative report

President Hu Jintao and other Chinese leaders joined lawmakers Wednesday in discussions on the work report of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

China's first two women astronauts selected

The two women astronauts, both aero-transport pilots from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, might take part in manned docking of China's future space lab, said Zhang Jianqi, former deputy commander of the country's manned space program.

PLA civilian personnel work conference held

In June 2005, approved by the State Council and the CMC, the PLA formally established the civilian personnel system. Up to late 2009, the PLA had more than 20,000 civilian personnel, 17% of which hold doctor and master degrees and 42% hold bachelor degree. The average age of the civilian personnel is less than 30 years old.


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