Putin, North Korea and a US trade war - Li Keqiang's press conference to close Two Sessions as it unfolded
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has finished his press conference to mark the end of the National People’s Congress.
This year’s congress resulted in many significant changes, including the constitutional revision to remove presidential term limits, a sweeping plan to restructure the State Council and the appointment of many new figures to top government posts.
Here are the key takeaways from the two-hour event.
China-US relations
Li called on the United States not to act “emotionally” when asked about the prospect of a trade war between China and America.
“We hope that both parties can maintain reason, not act emotionally, and avoid a trade war,” he said.
He said there would be no winners and to use the word “war” went against the idea of trade, which is based on negotiation, consultation and dialogue.