Premier Li says China will give full support to initiatives that strengthen maritime cooperation while also responding firmly to provocations that undermine peace and stability in the S China Sea.
Premier Li Keqiang ruled out the possibility of any strong stimulus measures to raise China's GDP growth on Thursday at the Boao Forum.
Premier Li Keqiang said the two countries should be more practical and make mutual concessions so as to advance the deadlocked free trade talks.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Namibia's Prime Minister Hage Geingob, in Sanya, Hainan province, April 9, 2014.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Timor Leste's Prime Minister Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao, in Sanya, Hainan province, April 9, 2014.
China and Laos pledged on Tuesday to speed up negotiations on railway construction, with an aim of signing agreements "as soon as possible".
Premier Li Keqiang said the central government will "take seriously" the increasing pressure on economic growth and introduce "effective policies" to target the problems that local officials have complained about.
Premier Li restated his pledge to rebuild shantytowns during a visit to a run-down residential area in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
Premier Li Keqiang reiterated his determination to keep China's economy running within a "reasonable range" despite signs of a slowdown in the first quarter, showing a firm stance on refraining from any stimulus policies in the country.
The premier set as one of the government's main tasks this year the development of an inclusive financial system.
Standalone cases of trade friction between China and the European Union account for "only a small percentage" of the two-way trade, and the problems can be solved, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday.
Premier Li Keqiang vowed to let the market play a decisive role amid the government's efforts to streamline administrative procedures.
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