Premier Li Qiang meets reporters at home and abroad at a news conference on Monday at the end of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress.
▲ Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets the press after the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023. Vice premiers Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended the press conference. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)
Here are the highlights:
On new government's focus
- People's aspirations for a better life is the ultimate goal
- China to focus on promoting high-quality development
- China to continue to deepen reform, opening up
On economy
- Reaching 2023 GDP growth target requires redoubled efforts
- Fully confident in China's economic outlook
- Institutional strength is an advantage for China's economic development
On Hong Kong & Macao
- The Central Government will fully implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems
On private sector
- China will continue to support private enterprises according to market-based, law-based standards
- China's private enterprises to enjoy better environment, broader space for development
On employment
- China will continue to pursue an employment-first strategy and increase government support to boost employment
- Rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength
On COVID-19
- China's COVID-19 response completely right, highly effective
- We have adjusted and improved our COVID response measures, medical services will be strengthened
On Taiwan
- Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are members of one family
- Early restoration of normal exchanges across Straits requires joint efforts
On rural vitalization, food security
- We will focus on economic, ecological, social and cultural values in promoting rural revitalization
- China's food security well guaranteed
On China-US relation
- China-US consensus needs to be translated into policies, actions
- China, US can, must cooperate
Source: Chinadaily.com.cn