Li Keqiang

Chinese Premier Slams "Unilateralism" In Trade Disputes

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 19, 2018

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang railed against "unilateralism" on Wednesday in a veiled allusion to the trade fight with the United States, and threw his weight behind further opening of the world's second largest economy.

Chinese Premier Hopes Imran Khan Will Further "All Weather" Friendship

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 21, 2018

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Monday telephoned Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan to congratulate him and hoped that the "all-weather" friendship between the two countries would further strengthen under his leadership.

China Premier Says Tibet Inseparable Part Of Country's 'Sacred' Territory

World News | Reuters | Monday July 30, 2018

Tibet is an inseparable part of China's "sacred" territory, and religious figures should promote national unity and ethnic harmony, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said during a rare visit to a region that is a focus for international rights concerns.

"Vile": President Xi Jinping On China's Latest Vaccine Safety Scandal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 23, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described a vaccine safety scandal as "vile" and "shocking" as police opened a criminal investigation into the firm responsible and its management.

China To Build Railway Into Nepal: Reports

World News | Reuters | Friday June 22, 2018

China will build a railway connecting the western region of Tibet with Nepal, the China Daily reported on Friday, one of several bilateral deals signed during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli's visit to Beijing.

Willing To Enhance Cross-Border Connectivity With China: Nepalese PM

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 19, 2018

Land-locked Nepal is keen to enhance cross-border rail-road connectivity, infrastructure development, trade and tourism cooperation with China under its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said.

China, Germany Bullish On Investment As Angela Merkel Visits Beijing Under Shadow Of Trump Trade Threats

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 24, 2018

China welcomes German firms and will protect their investments, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday after meeting visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said Germany supported Chinese investment there.

China Counters Trump By Mending Fences From Japan To India

World News | Isabel Reynolds and Keith Zhai, Bloomberg | Monday May 14, 2018

When Chinese Premier Li Keqiang smiled and clinked glasses with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a reception in Tokyo last week, it served as a reminder of just how rare these types of warm gestures have been between the Asian neighbors.

China's Premier Pledges Further Market Opening As Talk Of Trade War Mounts

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 20, 2018

China will open up its economy further, and its door to the outside will only get wider, with foreign and domestic firms allowed to compete on an equal footing, Premier Li Keqiang said at the close the country's annual parliament session on Tuesday.

China Sets GDP Target For 2018 At Around 6.5%

Business | Thomson Reuters | Monday March 5, 2018

The GDP target was announced by Premier Li Keqiang in his annual work report as the country started its parliament session.

China Must Win 'Three Tough Battles' While Pursuing Reforms: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 23, 2018

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said the country must reduce poverty, control pollution and reduce risks, challenges he described as "three tough battles" for the economy, as policymakers push for reforms and innovation this year.

PM Modi, Chinese Premier Hold Brief Talks In Manila

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 14, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a brief interaction with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit here.

Communist Party Of China Endorses Second Term For President Xi Jinping

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 24, 2017

China's ruling Communist Party today endorsed a second five-year term for President Xi Jinping and appointed a new set of leaders backed by him.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Denies Accusations Of Militarising Disputed South China Sea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 24, 2017

China is not militarising the disputed South China Sea, the country's premier insisted in Australia on Friday, claiming defence equipment Beijing has installed on artificial islands is 'primarily' for civilian use.

China Does Not Want To See Trade War With US: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

World News | Reuters | Wednesday March 15, 2017

China's Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday that Beijing does not want to see a trade war with the United States and urged talks between both sides to achieve common ground.