Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks at a press conference after the closing meeting of the second annual session of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2014. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)
China to continue search for missing plane
China will not give up its efforts in searching for a missing Malaysia Airlines flight with 154 Chinese aboard as long as there is a glimmer of hope, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday. >> More
China's debt risk within control
China attaches high attention on government debt and risk in the area is generally within control, Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference on Thursday. >> More
Timetable set to regulate shadow banking
China has set a timetable concerning the regulation over shadow banking, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday. >> More
China to narrow disputes with neighbors
China will enhance common interests and narrow disputes with neighboring countries for the sake of peace and stability, said Premier Li Keqiang Thursday. >> More
Chinese premier vows "zero-tolerance" to corruption
China will show "zero-tolerance" to corrupt officials no matter "how senior his position is," Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference Thursday after the annual parliamentary session ended. >> More
China able to keep economic operation in proper range
Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday that Chinese economy has "tremendous potential and resilience" and the country has the ability and conditions to keep its economic operation in a proper range. >> More
Timetable set for implementing Basel III
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday that the authorities had set a timetable for implementing the Basel III accord in tightening regulative measures over shadow banking. >> More
Li: GDP target flexible, stresses employment
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday there is a level of flexibility when the government sets the growth target at around 7.5 percent this year, stressing rather the importance of enough jobs for the public. >> More
Li stresses confidence in HK's competitive edge, prosperity
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed his confidence Thursday in Hong Kong's competitive edge and ability to maintain prosperity. >> More
China to better handle relations between govt, market
Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday that the Chinese government will better handle the relationship between the government and the market, so as to add new impetus to the Chinese economy and boost the creativity and dynamism from all sides. >> More
China, U.S. should expand common interests
China and the United States should expand common interests while respecting each other's core interests and major concerns and properly managing differences to further the level of bilateral relationship, Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday. >> More
Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties
Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday called for new progress in relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. >> More
Fiscal, tax, financial reforms high on agenda
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday that fiscal, tax and financial reforms had been set as a priority on the country's overall reform agenda in 2014. >> More
China needs tough measures, regulations to fight pollution
China needs both tough measures and tough regulations to fight pollution, Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday. >> More
China, EU trade disputes can be solved
China and the European Union (EU) can work out a solution to their trade disputes through mutual respect and proper consultations, said Premier Li Keqiang here Thursday. >> More
China to curb housing speculation: Premier Li
China will take a differential approach to regulate the housing market, and curb speculation and investment-oriented purchases, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday. >> More
Li promises to promote social fairness, improve people's livelihood
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday said that his government will give a priority to the promotion of social fairness and the improvement of people's livelihood. >> More
