Li Keqiang

China offers Myanmar support over Rohingya issue after US rebuke

US Vice President Mike Pence has slammed Myanmar for 'persecuting' Rohingyas.

Nov 16, 2018, 07:58 AM IST

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang did not directly refer to China`s bruising trade war with the United States.

Nov 12, 2018, 11:03 AM IST

Premier Li makes unannounced visit to Tibet, claims it as 'inalienable part' of China

Li Keqiang said China is committed to supporting education of skilled workers and train more talented workers in the disputed region the country claims as its own.

Jul 29, 2018, 20:05 PM IST

Thorny South China Sea issue may dominate ASEAN summit

The Chinese premier, who will be here for the ASEAN and East Asia summits, said Beijing will actively explore joint development of the South China Sea.

Nov 12, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Amid talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump announces business deals over $250 billion

US President Donald Trump on Thursday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping following his glitzy royal welcome in the Chinese capital.

Nov 09, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

South China Sea installations 'primarily' civilian: Li Keqiang

China is not militarising the disputed South China Sea.

Mar 24, 2017, 12:34 PM IST

Chinese Premier says no intention of devaluing yuan

Dismissing US President Donald Trump's charge of China being a currency manipulator, Premier Li Keqiang today said Beijing has no intention of devaluing the yuan to boost exports, as it does no good for Chinese companies' transformation.

Mar 15, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

China defence spending to rise `around 7%`: Official

The actual number for defence spending will be released on Sunday, when China`s largely rubber-stamp Parliament begins its annual session.

Mar 04, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

China's top political advisory body starts annual session

China`s top political advisory body started its annual session on Friday in Beijing.

Mar 03, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

China eyes stabilising role in call with Germany's Angela Merkel

Chinese President Xi Jinping , Switzerland, also offered a vigorous defence of globalisation and signalled Beijing`s desire to play a bigger role on the world stage.
 

Jan 26, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

Chinese PM believes country will maintain growth rate

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang has expressed confidence that his country will maintain its growth rate this year, after it was revealed that the GDP grew 6.7 percent year-on-year in 2016, according to officials on Saturday.

Jan 21, 2017, 12:54 PM IST

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang asks govt to follow Xi Jinping as 'core leader'

Li asked the official departments to strictly follow the Party's political discipline and regulations, improve supervision, resist corruption and withstand risks.

Oct 29, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

US hits Chinese firm with sanctions over North Korea trade

The United States moved to tighten the economic noose around North Korea Monday, charging and sanctioning a firm owned by a prominent Chinese businesswoman for extensive trade ties with the regime.

Sep 27, 2016, 03:14 AM IST

China distances itself from reports of Premier Li Keqiang's backing to Pakistan

China on Thursday distanced itself from Pakistani media reports which claimed that Premier Li Keqiang had conveyed China's backing to Pakistan on the Kashmir issue during his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Sep 22, 2016, 22:18 PM IST

China backs Pakistan's position on Kashmir: Li tells Sharif

 China on Wednesday hoped that there will be a better understanding of Pakistans position on Kashmir by the international community and that Beijing attaches great importance to Islamabad's position on Kashmir.

Sep 21, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

US, China to step up cooperation on North Korea

UN diplomats say the two countries have started discussions on a possible UN sanctions resolution in response to the nuclear test earlier this month.

Sep 20, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

China promises humane, lawful treatment of detained Canadian

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promised on Wednesday that a Canadian man held in China for two years on suspicion of spying would be treated humanely and lawfully.

Aug 31, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Myanmar`s Suu Kyi in China with dam project on agenda

Myanmar`s Aung San Suu Kyi was to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday in her first major foreign trip since becoming the country`s de facto leader, with a suspended Beijing-backed dam project set to dominate talks.

Aug 18, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Amid nuclear spat, Britain's Theresa May says wants strong China ties

China has cautioned Britain against closing the door to Chinese money, warning relations are at a crucial juncture after May last month delayed signing off on the Hinkley Point nuclear project in Somerset, England.

Aug 16, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Japan PM tells China''s Li international law must be respected - Kyodo

 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that a rules-based international order must be respected.

Jul 15, 2016, 15:41 PM IST