China is still a developing country.....>

CHINA PRESS: China is still a developing country and will be for some time,

based on the current standards of any international organization, despite

China's economy becoming the second largest in the world, the People's Daily

reported Tuesday, citing Premier Li Keqiang.

- Li pledged that the government will continue to deepen reforms, further expand

the opening-up, create a fair business environment, strictly protect

intellectual property rights, whilst committing to the development of a higher

level of open economy, the Daily said.

- China has both the conditions and ability to cope with various risks and

challenges,  maintaining stable economic growth, the newspaper added, citing Li.