Chinese Premier delivers govt work report

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers the government work report during the opening meeting of the second session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2014. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

China pledges stable growth, deepening reform

China aims to cut energy intensity by more than 3.9 percent this year to strengthen energy conservation and emissions reduction, according to a government work report.[Special coverage]

The emissions of sulfur dioxide and chemical oxygen demand will both be reduced by 2 percent this year, says the report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday at the annual session of the National People's Congress.>>>

China keeps growth target unchanged in balancing act

China keeps its economic growth target unchanged at around 7.5 percent this year as the government looks to achieve stable growth while driving through reforms for the long term good.

"On the basis of careful comparison and repeatedly weighing various factors as well as considering what is needed and what is possible, we set a growth target of around 7.5 percent," said the government work report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang at the parliament's annual session Wednesday. >>>

China declares war against pollution

China will declare war against pollution and fight it with the same determination the country battled poverty as many parts of the country have been plagued by choking smog, according to a government work report.

The government will take strong measures to prevent and control pollution with the focus on mega cities and regions with frequent occurrence of smog, says the report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday at the annual session of the National People's Congress. >>>

China defense budget to increase 12.2 pct in 2014: report

China plans to raise its defense budget by 12.2 percent to 808.2 billion yuan (about 132 billion US dollars) in 2014, according to a budget report to be reviewed by the country's national legislature. >>>

China to cut energy intensity by over 3.9 pct in 2014

China aims to cut energy intensity by more than 3.9 percent this year to strengthen energy conservation and emissions reduction, according to a government work report.

The emissions of sulfur dioxide and chemical oxygen demand will both be reduced by 2 percent this year, says the report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday at the annual session of the National People's Congress. >>>

Premier Li details challenges, problems facing China

China faces great challenges and complex problems in pushing forward economic and social development, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday at the opening of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

"The foundation for sustaining steady economic growth is not yet firm, and the internal impetus driving growth needs to be increased," Li said, when delivering a government work report to the lawmakers. >>>

China to carry out people-centered urbanization

China will carry out a new type of people-centered urbanization that will grant rural people who live in cities more social welfare currently enjoyed by the city dwellers, according to a government work report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.

Urbanization is the sure route to modernization and an important basis for integrating the urban and rural structures, Li said in his first government work report at the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. >>>