Premier Li Keqiang meets the press today

Li Keqiang is endorsed as the premier of China's State Council at the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

Better environment

China will strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws, and take other measures to tackle air pollution 

Urbanization boost

Urbanization will be the main driver of economic growth for the future. 

More efforts on shantytowns

Rebuilding shantytowns is an obstacle that must be conquered in the urbanization process.  

Sino-EU ties

Li's European tour in 2012 will open a historic new chapter for continued cooperation between China and European countries.
Against protectionism 

People-first style

Li Keqiang has continuously maintained a down-to-earth work style and a governance philosophy of putting people first.

Fight againstAIDS

More support, especially in registration and funding, for grassroots organizations committed to combating HIV/AIDS is needed. 

Spearhead tough reforms

Calling reform "the biggest dividend for China," Li Keqiang has used different occasions to facilitate reforms since being re-elected as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC. 

Sino-US ties

Li saidChinaand theUnited Statesshould take care of each other's core interests while managing and controlling contradictions and differences.  

Medical reform

Efforts must be made to "expedite the development of the medical insurance system, expand the coverage of the basic healthcare network and raise healthcare subsidies",