Premier Li Keqiang

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promises further market opening for domestic and foreign investors

China will open up its economy further to the outside world, Premier Li Keqiang vowed on Tuesday, promising a level playing field for domestic and foreign investors in the world's second-largest economy.

China unveils new cabinet to run revamped govt under President Xi Jinping; Wei Fenghe appointed as defence minister

China appointed a whole new set of top officials, including a defence minister, to head a revamped government, days after Xi Jinping began his second five-year tenure

Day after Xi Jinping gets second term, China Parliament reappoints Premier Li Keqiang for second five-year term

Li Keqiang was re-appointed with 2,964 votes in favour and two against during the annual session of the National People's Congress at Beijing's Great Hall of the People

China sets GDP target at around 6.5% in 2018, will be able to create 11 mn new urban jobs, says report

China aims to maintain inflation level at around 3 percent and create over 11 million new urban jobs, reports Xinhua news agency.

China issues fresh warning to Taiwan, says Beijing will not tolerate separatist activities

China will never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan, and will safeguard China’s territorial integrity, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday

ASEAN summit in Manila: Thorny South China Sea dispute likely to dominate talks as Beijing seeks to resolve issue bilaterally

The Chinese premier, who will be in Manila for the ASEAN and East Asia summits, said Beijing will actively explore joint development of the South China sea to make it a "sea of cooperation and friendship" for the benefit of the two countries.

Chinese president Xi Jinping begins final consultations ahead of party congress

Chinese president Xi Jinping began final consultations with top party leaders ahead of next week's key congress of the ruling Communist Party which is expected to further reinforce his powers on par with party founder Chairman Mao Zedong.

Ajit Doval in Beijing: China hints at bilateral talks with India at BRICS NSAs meet

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang, during a briefing, left the door open for talks between Doval and Yang by saying that he cannot confirm it.

Paris climate deal: China vows to 'steadfastly' implement the 2015 agreement

China will "steadfastly" implement the Paris climate pact, premier Li Keqiang said, urging others to do likewise as US president Donald Trump was due to announce whether Washington will remain in the deal.

China reels under economic slowdown, lowers GDP target to 6.5 percent

China on Saturday lowered its growth target to 6.5 per cent for this year as the world's second largest economy reeled under continued economic slowdown which last year slipped to below 7 per cent, the lowest in 26 years.