Diplomacy
Li Keqiang

Highlights from Li Keqiang’s 2019 ‘two sessions’ closing press conference

In a 3-hour press conference, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang spoke to reporters about the country’s economy, society, diplomatic issues, and more.

March 15, 2019
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, pledging closer ties through the China-initiated Belt and Road Initiative.01:14
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledges closer ties as he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin
December 1, 2017
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China’s Premier Li Keqiang attended the sixth meeting of government heads of China and central and eastern European countries. ...01:15
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Chinese premier Li Keqiang promises more investment for eastern Europe during summit in Hungary
November 29, 2017
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China bids farewell to ‘people’s premier’ Li Keqiang
November 2, 2023
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The life and times of Li Keqiang
October 27, 2023
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China’s Li Keqiang dies of heart attack
October 27, 2023
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Outgoing Chinese premier Li Keqiang delivered his last work report on the opening day of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 5, 2023. In Li’s swan song, the report highlighted the...02:52
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Chinese premier Li Keqiang's final work report
March 5, 2023
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says Hong Kong has the country’s full backing for the city’s integration with the motherland. Li made the remarks in his meeting with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee...01:04
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong leader meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
December 22, 2022
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang paid a visit to the southeastern city of Shenzhen from August 16-17, 2022, ahead of a key Politburo meeting at the end of the month, vowing support for new-energy...01:22
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Chinese Premier tours southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen
August 17, 2022
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Wuhan on January 27, 2020 – the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak – as the death toll across China rose to more than 80, alongside thousands of new cases....02:17
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China’s premier takes charge in Wuhan
January 28, 2020
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President Xi Jinping has assured Hong Kong’s embattled Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor of his full support as he praised her “courage and commitment” in the face of anti-government...01:39
Hong Kong protests
China’s leaders back Carrie Lam
December 17, 2019
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China-India border dispute
Can China and India resolve their border dispute?
November 3, 2024
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Experts suggest the US may have relied too heavily on historical allegiance in the region, allowing China to expand its foothold10:37
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Why the US and China battle for influence in South America
March 9, 2025
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As plan was announced, the US president and commerce secretary also criticised the world’s top manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for taking ‘advantage’ of America  02:14
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
Trump, TSMC announce US$100 billion investment
March 4, 2025
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Deep-sea exploration company Ocean Infinity has resumed efforts to find out what happened to the flight that disappeared in 201402:00
MH370
China backs new MH370 search
February 27, 2025
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United States & Canada
Trump declines to say if US would defend Taiwan
February 27, 2025
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China-Philippines relations
Chinese and Philippine aircraft in South China Sea face-off
February 19, 2025
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing was opposed to Washington’s efforts to pressure the government of Panama to abandon projects tied to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The...00:56
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China opposed to US ‘sabotage’ of Panama Belt and Road
February 7, 2025
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Panamanian leader questions intentions of those who signed the 2017 deal and addresses concerns about Beijing’s investment in the Panama Canal  02:05
Belt and Road Initiative
Panama pulls out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
February 7, 2025
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Chinese e-commerce businesses, which were previously exempted, are expected to be hit hardest by the new 10 per cent tariffs02:52
Trade war between the US and China
China retaliates against new US tariffs
February 4, 2025
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China’s envoy says China and US should work together to resolve global conflicts  06:03
United States
China criticises US tariff, Panama Canal and AI policies
February 4, 2025
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US-China trade war
China denounces US tariffs, vows WTO action
February 3, 2025
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The US president said he would “rather not” impose a promised 10 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports02:31
Donald Trump
Trump would ‘rather not’ impose 10% China tariffs
January 24, 2025