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China initiates ‘new economy’ to foster growth drivers: Premier

China has initiated the concept of “new economy” to foster new growth drivers for overall economic transformation, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16.

China to make government affairs more transparent

The Chinese government will increase openness of its affairs and respond to public concerns by various means, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16.

China guarantees pensions payment: Premier Li

The Chinese government is capable of guaranteeing payment of benefits for pensioners, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16 while meeting the press.

China will avoid massive layoffs: Premier Li

China will balance reform and development well and avoid massive layoffs while cutting overcapacity, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16.

Government to continue support agriculture

The Chinese government will continue to support the development of agriculture and enhance the wellbeing of farmers, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16.

Country will achieve growth targets

China is set to achieve its annual economic growth targets despite the weak global economy, Premier Li Keqiang said.

HK to maintain stability, prosperity: Premier

Hong Kong will maintain long-term stability and prosperity, Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16.

China in good position to defuse financial risks

China is in a good position to defuse financial risks, Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference on March 16.

China, US share common interests

The common interests between China and the US are bigger than their differences, Premier Li Keqiang said.

Chinese govt cuts red tape by one third

Premier Li Keqiang said on March 16 that the government has cut one third of the items subject to administrative reviews and approvals since 2013.

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We should make the government information as easily accessible for our people as just one click away.

Answering questions from journalists on March 16

Nationally speaking and in the long run, there will absolutely be no problem in meeting pension payments by the Chinese government.

Answering questions from journalists on March 16

OVERSEAS PERSPECTIVE

Premier Li’s words assured us that the Chinese economy is not going to have a hard landing, and he explained how the new forces of the economy will take place of the old ones.

China’s economy is capable of achieving moderate and sound growth given its uniquely big market and huge demand from areas like pollution treatment and urbanization.

Chinese leaders are both very competitive and very open-minded. I believe these leaders are taking the nation in the right direction.

ONLINE VOICES

It is an advancement, and I hope social insurance and housing fund can achieve one card pass through a connected network.

Premier Li’s performance at the press conference showed that he is a competent leader with integrity, sincerity, and humor. Bravo!

Good news from the Premier’s press conference: pension will be guaranteed and medical insurance account can be used in different places within two years.

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