Premier Li Keqiang meets the press via video link after the closing of the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

On novel coronavirus source tracing

China has acted in a fact-based manner and with an open, transparent and cooperative approach to maintain communications with the World Health Organization concerning the origins of the COVID-19, and provided the WHO missions support during their work in China.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health crisis. China also hopes to know the source of the virus as early as possible in order to better understand the spread of the virus and take more effective measures to contain it. (Read more)

On macro economy

- China aims for 2021 GDP growth of more than 6 percent

- 2021 GDP target reflects uncertainties but allows possibility of robust recovery

- China implemented targeted fiscal policies to help businesses, local governments last year

- China will continue support for small businesses

- Government to continue cutting expenditures while expanding support for businesses