The number of suspects

The number of suspects, placed in custody1 for more than three years without being charged, reduced from 4,459 in 2013 to six by 2015.

Chinese authorities managed to return to the country 124 corruption2 suspects previously3 on the run in a 17-month international manhunt that started in October 2014. The 124 suspects were repatriated4 or were persuaded to turn themselves in from 34 countries and regions. Seventeen out of 100 wanted fugitives5 listed in an Interpol "red notice" were also netted.

Chinese prosecutors6 began investigations7 into 54,249 officials, including both high-ranking "tigers" and lowly "flies," for suspected involvement in 40,834 graft8 cases in 2015.

A total of 22 Chinese ex-officials at ministerial level or above, including former leader Zhou Yongkang, were prosecuted9 last year while 41 were subject to formal investigations.

The SPP supervised prosecutors in Xinjiang and Tibet to better handle security-related problems, and worked with the SPC and Ministry10 of Public Security on proper application of law on terrorist attacks and criminal cases involving religious extremists.

A total of 33 people in southwest China's Sichuan Province were convicted of criminal offense11 during an electoral fraud in 2011 in the city of Nanchong.

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Jiang Kun

Chinese schools put too much stress on knowledge and technique but neglect the basic values of how to be a human being. Teaching materials that are currently used in moral education courses are outdated1. We have forgotten many old traditional values. Students are addicted2 to videogames featuring fighting or beasts. Why don't video games companies invent some games that both suit the interest of students and teach them moral lessons?

Jiang Kun, member of the CPPCC National Committee and celebrated3 crosstalk artist

We artists should push ourselves to create better work. The government now spends a lot of money and effort on promoting Chinese productions abroad, and these high-quality productions will naturally attract agencies to book actors and companies to tour abroad. We artists also should improve ourselves so we set examples for the younger generation. Many of today's young actors only pursue fame and wealth. Some good old acting4 values have been lost. Some young actors even have no patience to learn basic technique. They are too eager to find overnight fame.

Pu Cunxin, actor and member of the CPPCC National Committee

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everybody

Hi everybody. The story of America is a story of progress. It’s written by ordinary people who put their shoulders to the wheel of history to make sure that the promise of our founding applies not just to some of us - but to all of us.

Farmers and blacksmiths who chose revolution over tyranny. Immigrants who crossed oceans and the Rio Grande. Women who reached for the ballot1, and scientists who shot for the moon. The preachers, and porters, and seamstresses who guided us toward the mountaintop of freedom.

Sometimes, we can mark that progress in special places - hallowed ground where history was written - places like Independence Hall. Gettysburg. Seneca Falls. Kitty Hawk2 and Cape3 Canaveral.

One of these special places is the Stonewall Inn. Back in 1969, as a turbulent decade was winding4 down, the Stonewall Inn was a popular gathering5 place for New York City's LGBT community. At the time, being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender was considered obscene, illegal - even a mental illness.

One night, police raided the bar, and started arresting folks. Raids like these were nothing new - but this time, the patrons had had enough. So they stood up, and spoke7 out. The riots became protests; the protests became a movement; the movement ultimately became an integral part of America.
Over the past seven years, we've seen achievements that would have been unimaginable to the folks who, knowingly or not, started the modern LGBT movement at Stonewall. Today, all Americans are protected by a hate crimes law that includes sexual orientation8 and gender6 identity. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is history. Insurance companies can no longer turn you away because of who you are. Transgender Americans are more visible than ever, helping9 to make our nation more inclusive and welcoming for all. And one year ago this weekend, we lit the White House in every color - because in every state in America, you're now free to marry the person you love.

There's still work to do. As we saw two weeks ago in Orlando, the LGBT community still faces real discrimination, real violence, real hate. So we can't rest. We've got to keep pushing for equality and acceptance and tolerance10.

But the arc of our history is clear - it's an arc of progress. And a lot of that progress can be traced back to Stonewall. So this week, I'm designating the Stonewall National Monument as the newest addition to America's national parks system. Stonewall will be our first national monument to tell the story of the struggle for LGBT rights. I believe our national parks should reflect the full story of our country - the richness and diversity and uniquely American spirit that has always defined us. That we are stronger together. That out of many, we are one. That's what makes us the greatest nation on earth. And it's what we celebrate at Stonewall - for our generation and for all those who come after us.

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It's been less

It's been less than a week since the deadliest mass shooting in American history. And foremost in all of our minds has been the loss and the grief felt by the people of Orlando, especially our friends who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. I visited with the families of many of the victims on Thursday. And one thing I told them is that they're not alone. The American people, and people all over the world, are standing1 with them - and we always will.

The investigation2 is ongoing3, but we know that the killer4 was an angry and disturbed individual who took in extremist information and propaganda over the internet, and became radicalized. During his killing5 spree, he pledged allegiance to ISIL, a group that's called on people around the world to attack innocent civilians6.

We are and we will keep doing everything in our power to stop these kinds of attacks, and to ultimately destroy ISIL. The extraordinary people in our intelligence, military, homeland security, and law enforcement communities have already prevented many attacks, saved many lives, and we won't let up.

Alongside the stories of bravery and healing and coming together over the past week, we've also seen a renewed focus on reducing gun violence. As I said a few days ago, being tough on terrorism requires more than talk. Being tough on terrorism, particularly the sorts of homegrown terrorism that we've seen now in Orlando and San Bernardino, means making it harder for people who want to kill Americans to get their hands on assault weapons that are capable of killing dozens of innocents as quickly as possible. That's something I'll continue to talk about in the weeks ahead.
It's also part of something that I've been thinking a lot about this week - and that's the responsibilities we have to each other. That's certainly true with Father's Day upon us.

I grew up without my father around. While I wonder what my life would have been like if he had been a greater presence, I've also tried extra hard to be a good dad for my own daughters. Like all dads, I worry about my girls' safety all the time. Especially when we see preventable violence in places our sons and daughters go every day - their schools and houses of worship, movie theaters, nightclubs, as they get older. It's unconscionable that we allow easy access to weapons of war in these places - and then, even after we see parents grieve for their children, the fact that we as a country do nothing to prevent the next heartbreak makes no sense.

So this past week, I've also thought a lot about dads and moms around the country who've had to explain to their children what happened in Orlando. Time and again, we've observed moments of silence for victims of terror and gun violence. Too often, those moments have been followed by months of silence. By inaction that is simply inexcusable. If we're going to raise our kids in a safer, more loving world, we need to speak up for it. We need our kids to hear us speak up about the risks guns pose to our communities, and against a status quo that doesn't make sense. They need to hear us say these things even when those who disagree are loud and are powerful. We need our kids to hear from us why tolerance7 and equality matter - about the times their absence has scarred our history and how greater understanding will better the future they will inherit. We need our kids to hear our words - and also see us live our own lives with love.

And we can't forget our responsibility to remind our kids of the role models whose light shines through in times of darkness. The police and first responders, the lifesaving bystanders and blood donors8. Those who comfort mourners and visit the wounded. The victims whose last acts on this earth helped others to safety. They're not just role models for our kids - their actions are examples for all of us.

To be a parent is to come to realize not everything is in our control. But as parents, we should remember there's one responsibility that's always in our power to fulfill9: our obligation to give our children unconditional10 love and support; to show them the difference between right and wrong; to teach them to love, not to hate; and to appreciate our differences not as something to fear, but as a great gift to cherish.

To me, fatherhood means being there. So in the days ahead, let's be there for each other. Let's be there for our families, and for those that are hurting. Let's come together in our communities and as a country. And let's never forget how much good we can achieve simply by loving one another.

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Elkhart,

Elkhart, Indiana was the first town I visited as President. I'd been on the job for three weeks, and we were just a few months into the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes. Elkhart was hit harder than most. Unemployment there peaked at nearly twenty percent shortly after my visit. Nearly one in five people there were out of work.

This week, I returned to Elkhart. Unemployment there has now fallen to around four percent. More families are back on sturdy ground; more are covered by health insurance; more of their kids are graduating from high school. And it's no accident - it's because people there worked hard, and sacrificed, and looked out for each other.

But it's also because we made a series of smart decisions early in my presidency1. To rescue the auto2 industry. To help families refinance their homes. To invest in things like high-tech3 manufacturing, clean energy, and the infrastructure4 that creates good new jobs - not to mention the job training that helps folks earn new skills to fill those jobs.

The results are clear. America's businesses have created 14.5 million new jobs over 75 straight months. We've seen the first sustained manufacturing growth since the nineties. We've cut unemployment by more than half. Another 20 million Americans have health insurance. And we've cut our deficits5 by nearly 75 percent.

We haven't fixed6 everything. Wages, while growing again, need to grow faster. The gap between the rich and everyone else is still way too wide. Republicans in Congress have repeatedly blocked investments and initiatives that would have created jobs faster. But the middle class isn't getting squeezed because of minorities, or immigrants, or moochers, or anyone else we're told to blame for our problems. If we're going to fix what needs fixing, we can't divide ourselves. We've got to come together, around our common economic goals. We've got to push back against policies that protect powerful special interests, and push for a better deal for all working Americans.

That's the choice you'll get to make this year. Between policies that raise wages, and policies that won't. Between strengthening Social Security and making it more generous, or making it harder to help people save and retire. Between strengthening the rules we put on Wall Street to prevent another crisis, or dismantling7 them. Between a tax code that's fair for working families, or wasteful8 tax cuts for a fortunate few at the very top.

Over the past seven years, we've proven that progress is possible. But it's not inevitable9. It depends on us. It depends on the choices we make. And if we come together, around our common values, and our belief in opportunity for everyone who puts in the effort - then we'll deliver on a brighter future for all of us. Thanks, and have a great weekend.

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now

Hi, everybody. Right now, there are American troops serving in harm's way and standing sentry around the world. There are veterans who've served honorably in times of war and peace, and often came home bearing the invisible and visible wounds of war. They may not speak the loudest about their patriotism - they let their actions do that. And the right time to think of these men and women, and thank them for their service and sacrifice, is every day of the year.

Memorial Day, which we'll observe Monday, is different. It's the day we remember those who never made it home; those who never had the chance to take off the uniform and be honored as a veteran. It's the day we stop to reflect with gratitude on the sacrifice of generations who made us more prosperous and free, and to think of the loved ones they left behind.

Remembering them - searing their stories and their contributions into our collective memory - that's an awesome responsibility. It's one that all of us share as citizens.

As Commander-in-Chief, I have no more solemn obligation than leading our men and women in uniform. Making sure they have what they need to succeed. Making sure we only send them into harm's way when it's absolutely necessary. And if they make the ultimate sacrifice - if they give their very lives - we have to do more than honor their memory.

We have to be there for their families. Over the years, Michelle and I have spent quiet moments with the families of the fallen - husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters. They've shared their pain - but also their pride in the sacrifices their loved ones made under our proud flag.

It's up to the rest of us to live our lives in a way that's worthy of these sacrifices.

The idea to set aside a Memorial Day each year didn't come from our government - it came from ordinary citizens who acknowledged that while we can't build monuments to every heroic act of every warrior we lost in battle, we can keep their memories alive by taking one day out of the year to decorate the places where they're buried.

That's something that so many of our fellow Americans are doing this weekend. Remembering. Remembering the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who died in our defense. Remembering those who remain missing. Remembering that they were our fellow citizens and churchgoers, classmates and children, and more often than not, the best of us.

So this Memorial weekend, I hope you'll join me in acts of remembrance. Lay a flower or plant a flag at a fallen hero's final resting place. Reach out to a Gold Star Family in your community, and listen to the story they have to tell. Send a care package to our troops overseas, volunteer to make a wounded warrior's day a little easier, or hire a veteran who is ready and willing to serve at home just as they did abroad.

Or just pause, take a moment, and offer a silent word of prayer or a public word of thanks.
The debt we owe our fallen heroes is one we can never truly repay. But our responsibility to remember is something we can live up to every day of the year.

Thanks. May God watch over our fallen heroes and their families, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.

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summer

Last summer, I got a letter from a woman named Elizabeth Paredes from Tucson, Arizona.

Elizabeth is the mom of a 3-year-old boy, and an assistant manager at a sandwich shop. She earns about 2,000 a month, and she routinely works some 50 hours a week, sometimes even more. But because of outdated1 overtime2 regulations, she doesn't have to be paid a dime3 of overtime. She wrote: It's not easy work and requires a lot of time away from my son… at times I find it's not worth it.

Things like the 40-hour workweek and overtime are two of the most basic pillars of a middle class life. But for all the changes we've seen in our economy, our overtime rules have only been updated once since the 1970s. Just once. In fact, forty years ago, more than 60 percent of workers were eligible4 for overtime based on their salaries.

But today, that number is down to seven percent. Only seven percent of full-time5 salaried workers are eligible for overtime based on their income. That's why this week, my Administration took a step to help more workers get the overtime pay they've earned.

The Department of Labor6 finalized7 a rule to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans. It's a move that will boost wages for working Americans by 12 billion over the next 10 years.

We're more than doubling the overtime salary threshold. And what that means is, most salaried workers who earn less than about 47,500 a year will qualify for overtime. Or, their employers can choose to give them a raise so that they earn more than 47,500. Or, if employers don't want to raise wages, they can let them go home after 40 hours and see their families or train for new jobs. Any way you slice it, it's a win for working families.

And we're making sure that every three years, there will be an automatic update to this threshold-so that working families won't fall through the cracks for decades at a time ever again. This is the single biggest step I can take through executive action to raise wages for the American people.

It means that millions of hardworking Americans like Elizabeth will either get paid for working more than 40 hours, or they'll get more time with their families. Either way, they win. The middle class wins. And America wins.

We still have more work to do to make sure this economy works for everybody, not just those at the top. That's why I'll never stop fighting for as long as I hold this office-to restore the sense that in America, hard work should be rewarded with the chance to get ahead.

Thanks everybody. Have a great weekend."

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