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CHINA
CHINA: Premier Li has answered reporters' questions at a press conference
closing out the National People's Congress meeting, covering a wide range of
issues.
- On Taiwan: Says China will always oppose external interference in Taiwan.
Committed to "peaceful reunification". 
- On economic policy: Focus will be on increasing consumption and incomes, with
growth not simply based on infrastructure spending. Commits to urban job
creation of 9mn as a minimum.
- On COVID-19: Says no cover-up of cases/fatalities will be allowed, that China
remains vigilant to the risk of a 2nd wave, and that China is open to
international cooperation on finding a vaccine.
- On growth: Says he expects positive economic growth in 2020, despite not
target being in place. 

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