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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will attend the 71th session of the United Nations General Assembly and pay official visits to Canada and Cuba. Li's trip, from Sept. 18 to 28, was at the invitation of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and President of the Cuban Council of State and Council of Ministers Raul Castro Ruz, respectively

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Premier Li visits Cuba, aims to strengthen high-level exchanges

Li visits Cuba

Li Keqiang meets Raul Castro in Havana

To begin in Cuba where Premier Li Keqiang has met with Cuban President Raul Castro in the country's capital Havana. The visit is the final part of Li's three-nation tour, following visits to the United Nations in New York and then Canada.

Cuba looks to increase interaction with China

The Cuban government has studied Beijing’s reforms over the years. Since 2010, it has undertaken a series of economic and social reforms of its own.

Chinese, Cubans share long history

Ethnic Chinese have been a presence in the Caribbean nation since the 19th century. CCTV's correspondent also brought us this report on how cultural ties between Cuba and China go well beyond ideology and commerce.

China and Cuba cooperate in developing green energy

Li Keqiang's visit to Cuba comes at a time when the country's other major trading partner, Venezuela, is having domestic problems of its own which has seen it cut back on assistance to Cuba, especially with oil supplies. Li's visit is expected to focus on boosting economic cooperation in areas ranging from telecommunications to energy.

Deals to be signed to boost economic cooperation between China and Cuba

It's the first official visit to Cuba by a Chinese premier since the two countries established diplomatic ties 56 years ago. Li's visit is intended to enhance political and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Li Visits Canada

Premier Li, Trudeau visit Montreal Canadiens

During his visit to Canada, Li Keqiang visited the Bell Center to meet professional ice hockey team, the Montreal Canadians. Together with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Li was presented with a team jersey by former players.

Consensus reached on finance, tourism, education

During Li's visit in Canada, both sides discussed cooperation in several areas including finance, tourism, law enforcement and education. New consensus was also reached in economics and trade. China and Canada have agreed to double trade volume by 2025, through accelerating negotiations on a free-trade zone, which will reduce tariffs step by step to zero.

Beijing, Ottawa trigger annual Premier-PM dialogue mechanism

In Canada, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian senior officials.

Canadian filmmakers relish working with China

The film industries in Canada and China may see soon more collaborations as the two countries push for cooperation agreements. Insiders with the Toronto International Film Festival say they are looking forward to working with Chinese movie makers.

A possible free trade agreement tops agenda

Premier Li Keqiang held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and decided to officially launch the annual dialogue mechanism between Chinese and Canadian prime ministers.

Li Attends UN Conferences

Chinese Premier Li wraps up 3-day trip to NY

At the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has wrapped up his three-day trip with speeches delivered on a wide range of issues.

31 countries sign Paris climate change agreement during UN General Assembly

Climate change has also been on the agenda at the UN General Assembly. During the meeting, a further 31 countries signed the Paris Agreement to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Chinese Premier pledges financial aid for refugees

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called on all countries to make a more concerted effort to address the biggest refugee crisis since World War II.

Premier Li held talks with New Zealand PM

Chinese Premier Li has also met with his New Zealand counterpart John Key in New York. Li has spoken highly of the economic and trade ties between the two countries.

UN praises China's contribution

The international community has spoken highly of China's role in trying to solve the refugee crisis. China had helped in mediating the Syrian ceasefire. China also provides financial and human resources for UN peacekeeping missions. Over 2,600 Chinese soldiers take part in UN peacekeeping missions.

Leaders adopt global declaration on refugees

World leaders attending the UN summit for Refugees and Migrants have pledged to build a comprehensive response framework for the ongoing crisis.

Premier Li: China's economy 'stabilizing' with good momentum

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has stressed that China's economy is stabilizing with good momentum, and has "huge room" for development. The remarks by the Premier came at a meeting with US President Barack Obama in New York.

Finding a solution to the Mediterranean refugee crisis

Finding a solution to the Mediterranean refugee crisis

Chinese Premier & US President hold meeting on sidelines

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday met with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of the ongoing 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) .

Chinese premier delivers keynote speech at UN General Assembly

Premier Li Keqiang addressed the summit for refugees and migrants at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 19 in New York.

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Highlights from Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visits to UN headquarters, Canada, Cuba

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is set to land in Beijing on Wednesday after a fruitful foreign trip, during which he attended the 71st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and paid official visits to Canada and Cuba.

Chinese premier meets Portuguese FM on way home

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday concluded his three-day official visit to Cuba and made a stopover in Portugal's Terceira Island on his way back to China.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro

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Chinese premier arrives in Cuba for official visit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Havana Saturday for an official visit to Cuba.

Highlights of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Canada

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday left for Cuba after wrapping up a fruitful visit to Canada with a string of promising outcomes and inspiring remarks.

Studio interview: Li Keqiang seeks closer ties with Havana

For more on Premier Li's visit to Cuba, we are joined by Li Yong from the China Association of International Trade. Q1. Trade between China and Cuba grew by nearly sixty percent last year. What are the reasons behind the dramatic increase?

Studio interview: China, Canada agree to strengthen ties

For more information on this story, we have in the studio now Su Xiaohui, Deputy Director of the Department of International and Strategic Studies at the China Institute of International Studies.

Crossover: Premier Li makes his first visit to Canada

For more on Premier Li's visit to Canada, let's cross live to CCTV correspondent Roee Ruttenberg in Ottawa.

Studio interview: Canada wants to increase energy exports

For more discussion on that, we're joined in the studio by our current affairs commentator Victor Gao. Q1. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office almost a year ago. What has his policy on China been. Is he different from his predecessors?

Crossover: Trade, judicial co-op on agenda of Premier Li's Canada visit

For more on Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Canada, we cross live to Roee Ruttenberg in Montreal.

Crossover: Chinese Premier stresses importance of development

For more, we are joined live by our correspondent Nathan King from New York.

Live crossover: Premier Li wraps up visit to New York

Live crossover: Chinese Premier Li wraps up his visit to New York

Studio interview: key takeaways from Premier Li's speech at UN General Assembly

Studio interview: key takeaways from Premier Li's speech at UN General Assembly