What they say

The meeting with Premier Li Keqiang was very, very useful and interesting. I would say that it exceeded my expectations. Before we arrived, we thought it would be quite formal and would involve just four questions. But the premier was relaxed and ready to answer almost all the questions. He did not hesitate to provide his feedback to reflect on the Chinese government's positions on a variety of major issues, including the South China Sea, the economy, the China-India relationship and the Belt and Road Initiative. I was very impressed that the premier responded to all the questions.

Media renew asian mission

About 30 editors from media outlets around Asia-all part of the Asia News Network-gathered in Beijing for the group's annual board meeting this week. The two-day event coincided with the 35th anniversary of the founding of China Daily.

AIIB head fields questions from news execs

Editor's note: Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, was interviewed by media executives from the Asia News Network at the news organization's board meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.

Togo's leader backs China on sea issue

Visiting Togo President Faure Gnassingbe called on Monday for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea issue through direct dialogue, a Foreign Ministry official said.

Publishing with prestige no longer rare

Five years ago, there was debate in the Chinese scientific community over the country's funding system that allotted money according to the impact of the journals in which researchers publish their work.

Experts: Japan is adding to global dangers

The world faces potential dangers as Japan and the US bolster their defense ties and ramp up their capability to intervene in global hot spots, according to military observers at a security conference in Beijing.

Satellite industry raises sights-at least 100 'by 2020'

China is likely to be building and supplying at least 10 percent of the world's satellites by 2020, according to a leading space researcher.

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New push for general aviation shows promise

His company was flying high in 2013 when it sold 30 small civilian aircraft, Liu Liangjun recalls, but 2015 has seen the business hit turbulence.

Policy digest

Guideline encourages growth of city clusters

Ministries address wide range of issues

Departments and ministries under the State Council, China's cabinet, have responded to a wide range of public concerns during the past week by implementing an e-commerce tax policy, introducing more social insurance pilot programs, making it possible to use municipal transit cards in different cities, and commenting about the employment pressure facing new graduates.

Chinese cash for European soccer 'helps build bridges'

China's ambitious investment in professional soccer overseas is likely to pay off at home with a boost in the domestic game, thanks to expertise gained from being close to the action in well-established foreign clubs, industry insiders said.