"Staff" in black suits from the People's Hall sit among the journalists. Those present in the hall say they are keeping a close eye on what the reporters are doing http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/btjwoHGFFB
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"Staff" in black suits from the People's Hall sit among the journalists. Those present in the hall say they are keeping a close eye on what the reporters are doing http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/btjwoHGFFB
Li says #China is pleased to see a de-escalation of tension on the Korean peninsula. He adds that he hopes that all sides will commit to using diplomatic channels to work towards denuclearisation http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018
A tough question about how #China has used economics as a tool of foreign policy in the past. Li prefers to talk about China's own sovereignty, saying the country will not give up "an inch" of its territory http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/VuW4SxBaCe
Asked about employment, Li highlights the government's achievements in creating 60 million new jobs and emphasises the importance of this for every family http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/Avf0Se6vZK
A trade war between #China and the US? Li strikes an optimistic tone, saying that a trade war would not be beneficial to either country. The word "war" is not compatible with "trade", he says http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018
Live: Trade war with US? Those words aren't compatible - #China won't be led by emotions, says Li Keqiang in veiled swipe at Donald Trump http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/dZFxPMNxdI
Li says #China has continued to pave the way for Taiwanese to have equal business and education opportunities in the mainland, as they are all part of one China. "We cannot tolerate any sentiments of Taiwanese independence." http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/eF6AHaOn5I
Li talks about visiting a rural village ahead of Lunar New Year and meeting a family reluctant to visit the doctor because of the high cost involved. He says the government wants to raise subsidies for basic health insurance http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018
Li says China-Japan relations have shown some signs of recovery. He will actively consider a visit later this year. "We are seeing a spring in Sino-Japanese relations, but we need to be watchful of any chills" http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/tnC8IlG7bg
Xi Jinping's trusted aide, vice-premier Liu He, and his many interesting facial expressions at the press conference - which has been going on for one hour and 45 minutes http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/CNxr8UVxb8
Li says both #HongKong and #Macau will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, but emphasises they all belong to one country. He's fielding one last question - "it is already lunchtime" http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/55MRieT8wQ
Li acknowledges that there have been problems with paying old age pensions, saying #China will continue to pursue reforms. "It would be really disappointing if decades of hard work cannot earn one a decent retirement"
http://buff.ly/2FYNGdm #TwoSessions #TwoSessions2018pic.twitter.com/GULW8imqWB
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