Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dead at 68 From Heart Attack

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has died from a heart attack at the age of 68, state media reported on Friday.

South China Sea arbitration award has no impact on China's territorial sovereignty

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Saturday that the South China Sea arbitration award will have no impact whatsoever on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

Chinese Premier stresses protection of Chinese abroad after hostage killing

China will strengthen protection of its citizens and organizations overseas, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday, after the murder of a Chinese hostage by Islamic State (IS) in Syria.

China, EU agree to open new chapter in ties

China and the European Union (EU) on Monday agreed to open a new chapter in bilateral relations after clinching a wide range of deals on climate change, infrastructure investment and people-to-people exchanges.

Chinese premier urges U.S. to constructively handle disputes

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged the United States to handle and control disputes with China in a constructive manner, and do more to promote the mutual trust and regional cooperation.

China verifying reports on new Myanmar shells

China is verifying media reports that another two Myanmar shells had fallen into southwest Yunnan Province.

According to the reports, the bombs fell in Zhenkang, a county in Lincang, Yunnan Province Thursday evening and injured several residents there.

China vows responsibility to safeguard border stability. (Myanmar denies bombing in China)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday expressed his strong resolve to safeguard stability in the border areas with Myanmar, after a recent bomb dropped by a warplane from the conflict-hit country killed five Chinese people in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Greek media count fruits of Chinese premier's Greece visit

Greek media on Sunday counted the fruits of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's three-day visit to Greece, which ended Saturday, saying it has furthered the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

An article entitled "Beijing casts a vote of confidence to Greece" on the news website www.real.gr said Li's visit laid the foundation for the long-term Greece-China cooperation that will bring significant Chinese investments to Greece. "Li's schedule indicated China's interest in investments."

Chinese premier favors closer cooperation with Greek region of Crete

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis of the Greek region of Crete here on Saturday, vowing to facilitate closer cooperation between China's local regions and Crete in such areas as trade and agriculture.

Li expressed gratitude to the Greek government and the Cretan people for receiving Chinese nationals when they were evacuated from war-torn Libya in 2011.

"The Greek government as well as the Cretan provincial government responded promptly to our request for help, and Mr. Governor went to the port yourself to receive the first group of Chinese evacuees," Li said.

China committed to settling maritime disputes via dialogue (Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Athens)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang addresses the China-Greece Maritime Cooperation Forum in Athens, capital of Greece, June 20, 2014. Photo: Xinhua

China is committed to settling maritime disputes through dialogues and negotiations, on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Friday.

Li made the remarks when addressing the China-Greece Marine Cooperation Forum, where he called for stronger maritime cooperation between the two nations and expounded China's viewpoints on maritime affairs.