Full coverage: Premier Li Attends UN Conferences, Visits Canada and Cuba

For more on Premier Li Keqiang's visit to New York, we are joined now in the studio by Yang Xiyu from the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1. During Premiere Li's visit to New York, he will be attending the annual general debate of the UN General Assembly and taking part in a series of other activities. What is the significance of Li's debut here and how do you think his appearance will promote China's role in international political affairs?

Q2. Li will also meet prime minister Justin Trudeau in Canada and become the first Chinese premier to visit Cuba in more than 50 years. What are the reasons behind these two visits and what issues are likely to be addressed?