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Premier Li Keqiang meets the press [REPLAY, Bilingual CN-EN] 2017.03.15
Editor’s note:
China.org.cn presents you with live coverage of the press conference held by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on March 15, 2017, immediately after this year’s NPC session concludes.
Visit the website to watch the embedded press conference video there (bilingual CN-EN):
http://live.china.org.cn/2017/03/14/premier-li-keqiang-meets-the-press-2017/
Or download the video through below link (app. 465 MB):
http://mp4.china.com.cn/video_tide/video/2017/3/15/20173151489554046531_452.mp4
(Transcript is time-stamped and presented in descending order)
[12:47] That’s it for the live blog. Thanks for following along with us.
[12:46] Fu Ying: That’s the end of today’s press conference. Thank you, Premier Li. Thank you everyone.
[12:45] Premier Li Keqiang: We are all consumers and our rights need to be protected. We should give a thumbs-up to quality products and block those bad traders. With joint efforts, we will enjoy more quality products and a better life year by year. Thank you.
[12:44] 19. China Consumer News: Premier, today marks the International Day for Protecting Consumers’ Rights. Can you say a few words to consumers?
[12:43] Premier Li Keqiang: It’s beyond human power to control nature, but we can control our behaviors and change our development methods. I share your concern. We need to call an end to smog so that a clear sky won’t be a luxury in the future. Thank you.
[12:42] Premier Li Keqiang: When treating smog, we used to focus on coal burning, exhaust emissions and wind-borne dust. But during this year’s Two Sessions, a scientist told me that there are other causes and that we are still not quite clear about how the smog came into being. He said that the smog troubling north China in winter is quite unique in the world. It’s a pity that I can’t tell you more now, because the scientists are still working to prove this theory. But I need to assure you that the government will set up a special fund and invite top scientists to find out all the unknown causes to help us solve the problem more efficiently.
[12:41] Premier Li Keqiang: The smog issue is indeed a pain spot of common concern. We are all privileged when we enjoy clear skies and clean air and we all hope to have more days with clear skies. However, in the process of development, we are faced with the challenge of environmental protection, especially the smog issue. I mentioned five measures in the government work report to win the “battle of safeguarding the clear sky.” Practically speaking, it needs time.
[12:40] 18. The Beijing News: I’ll ask a question concerning air quality. Over the past years, smog has become an anxiety for common people and has impacted our daily lives to a great extent. However, clear skies can be seen when important events are held and people will excitedly take photos and post them on social media. Premier, how can we make clear skies no longer a luxury?
[12:38] Premier Li Keqiang: We hope to receive a positive response from the EU concerning the speeding up of the BIT negotiation. A high-level BIT will surely help the two sides open further to each other. Despite the lack of such a treaty for the time being, China will offer EU enterprises wider market access. Businesses invested by EU companies and registered in China will be treated as Chinese businesses. There are trade frictions between China and the EU, but we have gained good experience in properly handling them. Here I want to emphasize that China has always and will always support a united, prosperous and stable EU, a strong Euro and the European integration process, because it will be boon to economic globalization, the development of a multi-polar world and the diversification of civilizations. We are optimistic about the EU and the future of China-EU relations. Thank you.
[12:37] Premier Li Keqiang: As you said, the issue of the EU-China trade deficit is based on statistics from the EU. China has no intention to deliberately pursue a trade surplus and hopes to see a trade balance. In my opinion, the European enterprises in China have not only earned money but have also taken a better part of the profits, because they are situated at the high end of the value chains. If the EU could ease its high-tech export restrictions on China, I believe that would make a big difference in our trade imbalance.
[12:36] 17. Radio France: The European Union (EU) is China’s second largest trade partner. According to statistics from the EU, the trade deficit of EU to China is as high as 137 billion euros. A lot of European companies complain about that. How will the Chinese government further improve market access for EU companies and provide foreign investment with more equitable treatment?
[12:32] Premier Li Keqiang: The peaceful development on both sides has brought many new opportunities to the people on both sides. Preliminary statistics show that each year some five million Taiwan compatriots commute between the mainland and the island. We will unveil more policies to facilitate the employment, start-up entrepreneurship, and residency in the mainland, making them feel that they are in the same family. We also welcome businessmen from Taiwan to invest in the mainland. I recall that last year in the press conference, someone hoped that we would retain the favorable policies for investment from Taiwan. Now I’d like to reiterate that we will continue with such favorable policies to allow Taiwan businessmen and compatriots to enjoy development opportunities. After all, we are family. Thank you!
[12:31] Premier Li Keqiang: Our policies regarding Taiwan affairs have been consistent and clear in that we must adhere to the 1992 Consensus, a political consensus which agrees on the One China principle, resolutely opposes Taiwan separatism, resolutely preserves the peace of the Taiwan Strait, the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties, and increases the benefits of the people on both sides.
[12:30] Premier Li Keqiang: People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are brothers and sisters. There’s a saying that blood is thicker than water. Despite the changing situation in Taiwan, the fraternal bond between the two sides will never be cut off. The historical fact that the two sides across the Taiwan Strait belong to only one China will not change. Our resolution and sincerity to preserve the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties will not change, either.
[12:29] 16. Taiwan United Daily News: Hello Premier. Last year, the tensions across the Taiwan Strait were on the rise. Many worried about the prospect of the relations between the two sides. How will the mainland preserve the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and how will you preserve the common interest of the people on both sides? Thank you.
[12:28] Premier Li Keqiang: For the high-quality foreign products which we urgently need, yet are in short supply, we will consider lowering the tariffs on them. To sum up, we will give more choices to our consumers so that they will have more benefits. More importantly, we should encourage enterprises to uphold craftsmanship and make their products popular with consumers. Thank you!
[12:27] Premier Li Keqiang: The reason we put forward the “Made in China 2025” initiative was to raise the quality of products. There are reports in the international community that as we are doing so, we are reducing imports and retreating from opening-up. This is a sheer misunderstanding. Raising the quality of domestically made products and promoting them to the middle and high-end market will certainly require us to open our doors wider and introduce more advanced foreign technologies and foreign products. In this course, we will strictly protect intellectual property rights to ensure win-win results on the corporate front.
Infographic: Made in China 2025
Premier Li Keqiang meets the press
Fu Ying, spokesperson for the National People’s Congress
[10:29] Premier Li enters the press conference hall and greets journalists.
Premier Li enters the press conference hall and greets journalists.
[09:55] The Great Hall of the People in Beijing is filled to capacity with journalists vying to raise questions to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday in a media war.
Journalists work at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the
12th National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People
in Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2017.
[09:40] The NPC deputies approved a number of important documents, including the government work report, the national economic and social development plan and the central budget. .
Infographic: China’s major areas of work for 2017
[09:07] The National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is holding the closing meeting of its annual session.
The closing meeting of the fifth session of the 12th National
People’s Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in
Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2017.
[...]
FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT, please visit below link:
http://live.china.org.cn/2017/03/14/premier-li-keqiang-meets-the-press-2017/
Editor’s note:
China.org.cn presents you with live coverage of the press conference held by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on March 15, 2017, immediately after this year’s NPC session concludes.
Visit the website to watch the embedded press conference video there (bilingual CN-EN):
http://live.china.org.cn/2017/03/14/premier-li-keqiang-meets-the-press-2017/
Or download the video through below link (app. 465 MB):
http://mp4.china.com.cn/video_tide/video/2017/3/15/20173151489554046531_452.mp4
(Transcript is time-stamped and presented in descending order)
[12:47] That’s it for the live blog. Thanks for following along with us.
[12:46] Fu Ying: That’s the end of today’s press conference. Thank you, Premier Li. Thank you everyone.
[12:45] Premier Li Keqiang: We are all consumers and our rights need to be protected. We should give a thumbs-up to quality products and block those bad traders. With joint efforts, we will enjoy more quality products and a better life year by year. Thank you.
[12:44] 19. China Consumer News: Premier, today marks the International Day for Protecting Consumers’ Rights. Can you say a few words to consumers?
[12:43] Premier Li Keqiang: It’s beyond human power to control nature, but we can control our behaviors and change our development methods. I share your concern. We need to call an end to smog so that a clear sky won’t be a luxury in the future. Thank you.
[12:42] Premier Li Keqiang: When treating smog, we used to focus on coal burning, exhaust emissions and wind-borne dust. But during this year’s Two Sessions, a scientist told me that there are other causes and that we are still not quite clear about how the smog came into being. He said that the smog troubling north China in winter is quite unique in the world. It’s a pity that I can’t tell you more now, because the scientists are still working to prove this theory. But I need to assure you that the government will set up a special fund and invite top scientists to find out all the unknown causes to help us solve the problem more efficiently.
[12:41] Premier Li Keqiang: The smog issue is indeed a pain spot of common concern. We are all privileged when we enjoy clear skies and clean air and we all hope to have more days with clear skies. However, in the process of development, we are faced with the challenge of environmental protection, especially the smog issue. I mentioned five measures in the government work report to win the “battle of safeguarding the clear sky.” Practically speaking, it needs time.
[12:40] 18. The Beijing News: I’ll ask a question concerning air quality. Over the past years, smog has become an anxiety for common people and has impacted our daily lives to a great extent. However, clear skies can be seen when important events are held and people will excitedly take photos and post them on social media. Premier, how can we make clear skies no longer a luxury?
[12:38] Premier Li Keqiang: We hope to receive a positive response from the EU concerning the speeding up of the BIT negotiation. A high-level BIT will surely help the two sides open further to each other. Despite the lack of such a treaty for the time being, China will offer EU enterprises wider market access. Businesses invested by EU companies and registered in China will be treated as Chinese businesses. There are trade frictions between China and the EU, but we have gained good experience in properly handling them. Here I want to emphasize that China has always and will always support a united, prosperous and stable EU, a strong Euro and the European integration process, because it will be boon to economic globalization, the development of a multi-polar world and the diversification of civilizations. We are optimistic about the EU and the future of China-EU relations. Thank you.
[12:37] Premier Li Keqiang: As you said, the issue of the EU-China trade deficit is based on statistics from the EU. China has no intention to deliberately pursue a trade surplus and hopes to see a trade balance. In my opinion, the European enterprises in China have not only earned money but have also taken a better part of the profits, because they are situated at the high end of the value chains. If the EU could ease its high-tech export restrictions on China, I believe that would make a big difference in our trade imbalance.
[12:36] 17. Radio France: The European Union (EU) is China’s second largest trade partner. According to statistics from the EU, the trade deficit of EU to China is as high as 137 billion euros. A lot of European companies complain about that. How will the Chinese government further improve market access for EU companies and provide foreign investment with more equitable treatment?
[12:32] Premier Li Keqiang: The peaceful development on both sides has brought many new opportunities to the people on both sides. Preliminary statistics show that each year some five million Taiwan compatriots commute between the mainland and the island. We will unveil more policies to facilitate the employment, start-up entrepreneurship, and residency in the mainland, making them feel that they are in the same family. We also welcome businessmen from Taiwan to invest in the mainland. I recall that last year in the press conference, someone hoped that we would retain the favorable policies for investment from Taiwan. Now I’d like to reiterate that we will continue with such favorable policies to allow Taiwan businessmen and compatriots to enjoy development opportunities. After all, we are family. Thank you!
[12:31] Premier Li Keqiang: Our policies regarding Taiwan affairs have been consistent and clear in that we must adhere to the 1992 Consensus, a political consensus which agrees on the One China principle, resolutely opposes Taiwan separatism, resolutely preserves the peace of the Taiwan Strait, the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties, and increases the benefits of the people on both sides.
[12:30] Premier Li Keqiang: People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are brothers and sisters. There’s a saying that blood is thicker than water. Despite the changing situation in Taiwan, the fraternal bond between the two sides will never be cut off. The historical fact that the two sides across the Taiwan Strait belong to only one China will not change. Our resolution and sincerity to preserve the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties will not change, either.
[12:29] 16. Taiwan United Daily News: Hello Premier. Last year, the tensions across the Taiwan Strait were on the rise. Many worried about the prospect of the relations between the two sides. How will the mainland preserve the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, and how will you preserve the common interest of the people on both sides? Thank you.
[12:28] Premier Li Keqiang: For the high-quality foreign products which we urgently need, yet are in short supply, we will consider lowering the tariffs on them. To sum up, we will give more choices to our consumers so that they will have more benefits. More importantly, we should encourage enterprises to uphold craftsmanship and make their products popular with consumers. Thank you!
[12:27] Premier Li Keqiang: The reason we put forward the “Made in China 2025” initiative was to raise the quality of products. There are reports in the international community that as we are doing so, we are reducing imports and retreating from opening-up. This is a sheer misunderstanding. Raising the quality of domestically made products and promoting them to the middle and high-end market will certainly require us to open our doors wider and introduce more advanced foreign technologies and foreign products. In this course, we will strictly protect intellectual property rights to ensure win-win results on the corporate front.
Premier Li Keqiang meets the press
[10:31] Fu Ying, spokesperson for the National People’s Congress:
Everyone, the fifth session of the 12th NPC has just concluded. We are very pleased to have Premier Li Keqiang with us and to respond to your questions. We have a full house today, so please refrain from asking more than one question. Now let’s welcome Premier Li to give us some opening remarks.
Everyone, the fifth session of the 12th NPC has just concluded. We are very pleased to have Premier Li Keqiang with us and to respond to your questions. We have a full house today, so please refrain from asking more than one question. Now let’s welcome Premier Li to give us some opening remarks.
Fu Ying, spokesperson for the National People’s Congress
Premier Li enters the press conference hall and greets journalists.
[09:55] The Great Hall of the People in Beijing is filled to capacity with journalists vying to raise questions to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday in a media war.
Journalists work at the closing meeting of the fifth session of the
12th National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People
in Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2017.
[09:40] The NPC deputies approved a number of important documents, including the government work report, the national economic and social development plan and the central budget. .
[09:07] The National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is holding the closing meeting of its annual session.
The closing meeting of the fifth session of the 12th National
People’s Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in
Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2017.
[...]
FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT, please visit below link:
http://live.china.org.cn/2017/03/14/premier-li-keqiang-meets-the-press-2017/
