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(Summary of the two sessions) Li Keqiang faced 11 questions face to face and answered six burning concerns
China News Service, Beijing, March 11, Caption: Li Keqiang Faces 11 Screen Questions and Answers Six Burning Concerns
China News Agency Reporter Xia Bin
The fourth session of the XIII National People’s Congress closed in Beijing on the afternoon of the 11th. After the meeting, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attended a press conference in the Great Hall of the People.
“This year we will continue to communicate via video, please ask questions.” After the opening remarks, Li Keqiang answered 11 “on-screen” questions in about 2 hours, answering the top six concerns.
Talking about people’s livelihood: the “warm wind” blows away annoying things
“You can say that employment is a huge issue for a country and a family.” Li Keqiang said that employment policies and measures introduced last year were not only not adjusted, but also increased. All other policies must be beneficial to employment. Employment has yet to let the market play a leading role, that is, continue to guarantee employment by protecting market players.
When will the reimbursement of outpatient expenses be settled? In response to a question from a reporter for the China News Agency, Li Keqiang said that this year we will expand the scope of direct reimbursement of outpatient expenses in all provinces. By the end of next year, each county must determine a designated medical institution that can directly reimburse medical services including outpatient expenses, these seniors can no longer worry about this.
How will the government solve the problem of people’s livelihoods? Li Keqiang pointed out that the total government spending this year has increased slightly compared to last year, and the market is not small, so we need to focus more on the broad areas of people’s livelihood, especially compulsory education and basic medical care. If the economy continues to improve in the second half of the year, greater efforts will be made to reverse fiscal expenditures, including debt expenditures, in these areas.
Speaking of economics-6% “is no longer low”
China has set its economic growth target for this year at 6% or more, while many international organizations expect it to be around 8%. Li Keqiang bluntly said that 6% is no longer low. Now our total economic output has reached 100 trillion yuan (RMB, the same below), and an increase of 6% is 6 trillion yuan. This will be put at the beginning of the “13th Five Year Plan” To achieve this a growth rate of more than 8% is needed. “Also, we said that more than 6% is an opening and can grow even more in the actual process.”
Speaking about the trend of macroeconomic policies, Li Keqiang said that last year, China did not engage in easing policies, or the so-called quantitative easing, and there is no need to “change quickly” this year.
On helping market entities out of trouble and stimulating vitality, Li Keqiang said that the formulation and implementation of our policies this year will continue to revolve around market entities. This requires continuing to promote “delegation, regulation and service” reform so that market entities not only survive, but also become active.
Innovation is a key driving force for the high-quality development of China’s economy. Li Keqiang said that innovation still depends on market forces. The company is the main body of innovation. During the period of the “XIV Five-Year Plan”, the government will continue to increase investment in science and technology and, at the same time, will rely more on social forces to increase investment in research and development. Therefore, we must increase investment in research and development under the caliber of “society as a whole”.
Speaking of China and the United States, we should look ahead over the potholes
“We hope that China and the United States will have a multidomain and multilevel dialogue, and although a consensus cannot be reached at this time, they can exchange opinions, increase trust and resolve doubts. This leads to controlling and resolving differences.” “Li Keqiang said.
He said China and the United States share broad common interests and there are many areas in which they can cooperate. As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the United States share important responsibilities for maintaining world peace and stability and promoting world prosperity and development. China-US relations must be boosted to look ahead over the potholes and move towards overall stability.
Speaking of Hong Kong and Taiwan: adhere to multiple premises
On the same day, the “Decision of the National People’s Congress on Improving the Electoral System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” was formally approved by vote. Li Keqiang said the decision is very clear. It is to defend and improve the “one country, two systems” system and always insist on “the patriots who rule Hong Kong”. It is also to ensure the stability and long-term development of “one country, two systems.”
Regarding cross-strait relations, Li Keqiang clearly replied: Adhere to the one-China principle and the “92 Consensus”. “Under this premise, we welcome any political party and organization in Taiwan to interact with us, as well as people from various parties and organizations in Taiwan to dialogue with us about cross-strait relations and the future of the nation.” .
He also emphasized that we insist on promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the reunification of the homeland, oppose any form of separatist “Taiwan independence” activities, and oppose the interference of external forces.
Explaining the “double cycle”: good for China, good for the world
Speaking of building a new development pattern in which national and international cycles are the mainstay and national and international dual cycles promote each other, Li Keqiang said that this is not only to expand the domestic market, but also to expand the opening. China will continuously and actively expand its openness. This is the need for China’s own interests and it is also beneficial to the world.
“I realized that many foreign companies care about China’s business environment, and we will continue to build an internationalized, legalized and market-oriented business environment.” Li Keqiang said that in short, through various efforts, we will continue to expand and open up increasing domestic demand. Continue to make China an important destination for foreign investment and a great market in the world.
Speaking of the epidemic, countries strengthen cooperation in traceability work
Li Keqiang pointed out that tracing the origin of the epidemic is indeed a complex scientific issue that requires countries to strengthen cooperation and continue research. Based on the principles and attitude of seeking truth from facts, openness and transparency and open cooperation, China maintains communication with WHO and supports WHO experts in conducting traceability investigations. in China. In the next step, we are also ready to continue working with WHO to promote scientific traceability.
“New Crown pneumonia is the common enemy of humanity, and we hope that all parties will join hands, because in the face of such a common enemy of humanity, no country can stand alone, but we also firmly believe that humanity has the ability to eventually overcome this disease. I also hope that next year we can communicate face to face, “said Li Keqiang. (Finalize)
