Premier Li Keqiang meets the press

China to continue search for missing plane as long as there is glimmer of hope

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.  [Special coverage]

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. >>>

Premier Li says 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. >>>

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.

"Concerning financial risks such as shadow banking, we are tightening regulation and have set a timetable for implementing the regulative measures under the Basel III accord," Li said. >>>

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. >>>

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. >>>

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. >>>

Premier Li calls for new progress in mainland-Taiwan ties

At a press conference following the conclusion of the annual parliamentary session, Li said people-to-people exchanges and business cooperation are important components of ties across the Taiwan Strait. >>>

Premier 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. >>>

China to enhance common interests with neighbors

China will enhance common interests and narrow disputes with neighboring countries for the sake of peace and stability, said Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday. >>>