Li Keqiang, born in July 1955, is a male ethnic Han from Dingyuan, Anhui Province. He entered the workforce in March 1974 and joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in May 1976.

More foreign leaders sent congratulatory messages to Li Keqiang on his election as Chinese premier.

More foreign leaders sent congratulatory messages Tuesday to Xi Jinping on his election as the new Chinese president.

Following is the full text of the Report on the Implementation of the 2012 Plan for National Economic and Social Development and on the 2013 Draft Plan for National Economic and Social Development, which was submitted on March 5, 2013 for review at the First Session of the 12th National People's Congress and was adopted on March 17.

The People's Daily, the flagship newspaper of the Communist Party of China (CPC), carried an editorial on Tuesday calling for confidence in Chinese methodology as the one sure path to realize the "Chinese dream."

A younger generation of elites from different political parties, ethnic groups and professional backgrounds are now taking to the center stage of the legislative leadership in China.

Top legislator Zhang Dejiang on Saturday extended greetings to media workers who covered China's most recent legislative session.

China's newly-elected State Council on Monday vowed to prioritize transforming government functions in its work.

The newly-elected chairman and vice chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) held their first meeting on Monday afternoon.

The full text of the Report on the Work of the Government delivered by then Premier Wen Jiabao at the First Session of the Twelfth National People's Congress on March 5, 2013 and adopted on March 17, 2013.

The Chinese military has pledged robust support to ensure the realization of the "Chinese dream", according to a circular from the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Xi Jinping started his presidency promising to deliver a "Chinese dream" of national rejuvenation. The vision will be the guiding philosophy of the new leadership over the next five years, experts said.

Premier Li Keqiang outlined the top three tasks of the new government over the next five years, and vowed to push forward reforms and the rule of law on Sunday.
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Premier Li Keqiang vowed to crack down on corruption and practice frugality in government affairs, while meeting journalists on Sunday.

Premier Li Keqiang said China is committed to world peace and stability, amid speculation that a stronger China might become more assertive.