Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Urbanization is not about simply increasing the number of urban residents or expanding the area of cities. More importantly, it's about a complete change from rural to urban style in terms of industry structure, employment, living environment and social security.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

China-Pakistan relationship is indeed special because it transcends the changes of the times and politics and represents a fine example of friendly state-to-state interactions.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

There are many countries in the world that when they reached the middle-income stage, they witnessed serious structural problems such as growth stagnation, a widening wealth gap and increasing social unrest.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

China-Africa relationship has a long history and is full of vitality. Since the 1950s and 1960s, our common historical experiences have brought China and Africa together, and we have forged deep friendship in our joint struggle during which we have supported each other in times of difficulty.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

We live in a global village. No country can live in isolation of others like Robinson Crusoe.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

China and India are friendly neighbours. We are also natural partners. Both of our countries stand for amicable and peaceful relations between countries and a multipolar world. The peaceful and friendly relations between our two countries is a blessing not just to Asia, but to also the whole world.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Pakistan is the first South Asian country to sign a free trade agreement and currency swap agreement with China.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

When it comes to Pakistan, the first word that comes to the mind of the Chinese is 'iron brother.' To us Chinese, Pakistan is always a trustworthy friend who is as solid as iron. Actually, Chinese netizens refer to Pakistan as 'Iron Pak.' This testifies to the strength of China-Pakistan friendship.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

It is fair to say that Africa has become a major force in moving the world towards multi-polarity, an important emerging market that helps promote global economic recovery and integration, and an outstanding representative of diverse civilizations in the world.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Smog is affecting larger parts of China, and environmental pollution has become a major problem, which is nature's red-light warning against the model of inefficient and blind development.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

I'm afraid sometimes certain individual cases of defaults are unavoidable. What we should do is to step up monitoring, properly handle relevant matters, and ensure there is no regional and systemic financial risk.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

We can't have it so there are skyscrapers side by side with slums.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

China is still a developing country with a myriad of tasks and challenges.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Reforming is about curbing government power. It is a self-imposed revolution; it will require real sacrifice, and it will be painful.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

I wish to reiterate solemnly China's continued firm support to Pakistan in its efforts to uphold independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

The growth that we want is one that brings real benefits to the people, raises quality and efficiency of development, and contributes to energy conservation and environmental protection.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Those who refuse to reform may not make mistakes, but they will be blamed for not assuming their historical responsibility.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

In pursuing reform, we have to navigate uncharted waters. We may also have to confront protracted problems because we will have to shake up vested interests.

Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Since entering the new century, China and Africa have seized the historic opportunities presented by the deepening of globalization, worked together and helped each other to achieve a win-win outcome.