Full text: Report on the Work of the Government

Following is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Government delivered by Premier Li Keqiang at the Fourth Session of the Twelfth National People's Congress on March 5, 2016 and adopted on March 16, 2016.

China has policy tools to anchor economy, says Li

China is set to achieve its annual economic growth target while pushing forward supply-side reform, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday.

Soybean province wants protection from GM crops

National legislators from Heilongjiang province, which is China's principal producer of non-genetically-modified soybeans, are calling for a law to set up a special zone where the planting and processing of GM plants is prohibited.

China's legislature annual session closes

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's legislature, concluded its annual session Wednesday morning.

Charity Law to smooth China's last-mile drive to 2020 targets

China's national lawmakers on Wednesday passed the Charity Law with 2,636 votes in favor, 92.49 percent of the total.

Gov't to continue support agriculture: Premier Li

The Chinese government will continue to support the development of agriculture and enhance the wellbeing of farmers, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.

China will avoid massive layoffs: Premier Li

China will balance reform and development well and avoid massive layoffs while cutting overcapacity, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.

China-Russia ties not to be affected by changing int'l situation

Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday that China-Russia relations will not be affected by changes in international situation and pressures from a third party.

Less social security burden on individuals, enterprises

There is still room for China to reduce the burden on individuals and enterprises by cutting their payment to the social security funds, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual legislative session.

Li hopes China-Japan relations not to retrogress

Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday he does not want to see China-Japan relations retrogress as bilateral ties have shown signs of improvement.

More measures for cross-Strait economic ties: premier

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday said to continue introducing measures conducive to trade and economic cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.

China to make gov't affairs more transparent

The Chinese government will increase openness of its affairs and respond to public concerns by various means including the Internet and cloud computing, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.

Ethics strength benefits development: premier

China pushes forward a coordinated economic and social development by inheriting outstanding traditional culture and using the strength of ethics, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.

China initiates 'new economy' to foster growth drivers

China has initiated the concept of "new economy" to foster new growth drivers for overall economic transformation, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday.

HK to maintain stability, prosperity: premier

Hong Kong will maintain long-term stability and prosperity, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.

NPC deputy: Wind turbine manufacturing not hurt by overcapacity

Zhang Chuanwei, an NPC deputy and an industrial figure, dismissed the allegation that overcapacity is bogging down China's wind turbine manufacturing sector.

Pessimism over China's economy overstated

From economists to entrepreneurs, Chinese elites are refuting western predictions of China's "economic collapse" and mulling policy prescriptions to ride through challenges, during the NPC and CPPCC sessions.

Xi Jinping

• Li Keqiang
• Zhang Dejiang
• Yu Zhengsheng
• Liu Yunshan
• Wang Qishan
• Zhang Gaoli

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  Xi Jinping
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  Li Keqiang

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The Annual Government Work Report is delivered by the incumbent government leader at the annual sessions of the NPC and CPPCC. (More)