Premier fully confident in controlling inflation

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday that the government is fully confident in controlling inflation this year, although it will not be an easy job.

China faces potential risk of drastic economic fluctuation

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday that the government is fully confident in controlling inflation this year, although it will not be an easy job.

Premier: 2008 likely to be most difficult for Chinese economy

The year 2008 may be the most difficult year for Chinese economy, largely due to growing uncertainties both inside and outside the country, Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday at a press conference following the annual full session of China's top legislature.

China to press ahead with public finance reform

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday that he was resolved to press ahead with public finance reform in his five-year tenure so that the people's money could be better spent to serve the people's needs.

China to adopt monetary policies properly

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday that how to properly adopt various monetary policies is a great test to China, as the changes in interest rates and exchange rates have pros and cons.

Premier underscores emancipation of mind, particularly by leaders

The Chinese, particularly their leaders, must continue to free their minds even after the country is fully modernized, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday.

Premier: ample facts prove Dalai's role in Lhasa riot, door of dialogue still open

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday condemned Dalai Lama's role in recent Lhasa riot, but said the door of dialogue remained open to Dalai if he could truly renounce "Tibet independence." 

Premier: claim of China's "cultural genocide" in Tibet nothing but lie

The claim that the Chinese government is engaged in "cultural genocide" in Tibet is nothing but a lie, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing on Tuesday.

China to consider organizing foreign journalists to Lhasa

China will consider the possibility of organizing foreign media to Lhasa and see on the ground what happened there, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday at a press conference upon the conclusion of the annual session of China's top legislature.

Lhasa riot aimed to undermine Beijing Olympics

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Tuesday that the recent Lhasa riot was aimed to undermine the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

China expects India to handle Tibet issue in line with agreements

China expects the Indian government to handle Tibet issue in line with the agreements reached by two sides, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing Tuesday.

Taiwan's "UN membership referendum" will cause tension

Taiwan authorities' attempt on "UN membership referendum" will cause tension across the Taiwan Straits, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Tuesday.

Mainland to expand business ties, trade with Taiwan

The Chinese mainland will expand the range and scope of business ties and trade with Taiwan, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Tuesday.

China to ratify UN Covenant on Civil and Political Rights at early date

China will ratify UN Covenant on Civil and Political Rights at an early date, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told reporters Tuesday at a press conference following the annual full session of China's top legislature.

China aims to have another 50 million people employed in 5 years

China aims to have another 50 million people employed in the coming five years, Premier Wen Jiabao said in Beijing on Tuesday.

Chinese premier deeply worried about world economy

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday he was deeply worried about the world economy, vowing to take flexible and prompt measures amid the changing economic environment.