Premier Wen says he is staunch supporter of free trade

BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that he is a staunch supporter of free trade, since it will not only promote world economic growth, but also improve people's livelihoods.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao smiles during a press conference after the closing meeting of the Third Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

Wen made the remarks at a press conference after the close of the annual parliament session.