He also addressed recent tensions with the United States over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and on future pandemics. This was in mandarin, with endless translations following shortly english translations following shortly. Because of covid19, the two sessions this year were postponed to be held in may, which is quite close to the day of may 20. Ldp continues to govern in taiwan. Concerning its policy towards taiwan, and what will the amendment to to promote relations across taiwan straight . Taiwans trade . [speaking chinese] as said in the government work report, our principal and policy towards taiwan has been consistent, which is well known to the international community. We will stay committed to the one china principle in the 1992 consensus. We will continue to further oppose taiwans independence. On that basis, we are ready to have dialogue and with any political party, group, or personages in taiwan regarding prostrate relations and the feet Cross Strait Relations to promote relations and peaceful reunification of china. In this respect, we will continue to show maximum sincerity and do our very utmost. Taiwan questions chinas internal affairs, and we have all along opposed internal interference. The chinese nation has the wisdom and the ability to handle appropriately and well its own affairs. [speaking chinese] we view our fellow competitors as brothers and sisters. That is thicker than water. To continue to Pay Attention taiwans compatriots. There is a large number of patriots working and living during covid19 responds thanks to our joint efforts. Amonghas been no life compatriots working for covid19. We will continue to wish safety and health for People Living on both sides of the taiwan strait. Thank you. [speaking chinese] china daily. We have noticed that in this years government report, the target of new urban jobs has been revised to downward, and the target of survey done a plummet rate somewhat upward downward rate somewhat upward from last year. We face a severe Employment Situation this year. What will the government do to avert massive job losses . What will the government do to help College Graduates and rural Migrant Workers to find jobs . [speaking chinese] we sent this years new open jobs at over 9 million. Yearsomewhat below last level, but to attain this goal, we must drive it with a certain level of economic growth. The survey Unemployment Rate target is set at 6 . The truth is, in april, that figure already hits 6 . So, we have set our goals based on the situations on the ground. Employment matters the most in peoples lives. It is something that is of paramount importance for all families. Posted on thents chinese governments portal website, someone third of those comments are about jobs. I was once told that a rural Migrant Worker in his 50s said that over the past some 30 years, he has been working in cities every year, earning income to support the family. But so far this year, he is been able to find jobs and his whole family is now in great difficulty. Many selfemployed individuals have also seen their business grinding to a halt and have been at a standstill for several months. And many export companies have also been in great difficulty because of severe drops in overseas orders. We must provide support to all these people and businesses. But most importantly, we must help them land jobs. There is a labor force of 900 million in china. If they can all be put to work, they will be able to generate tremendous wealth. [speaking chinese] in order to retain existing jobs, all our approach at measures will be fully employed. The funds that we have made available, which are fairly large in scale, those funds being made available to primary level governments, they can be used to make up for the shortfalls in their fiscal revenues after tax and fee cuts. These governments will also be allowed to use these funds to subsidize rent in support of companies, or subsidize the Interest Companies have to pay on their loans. So all these measures are designed to keep workers in jobs and businesses and business. In business. We will also finance locational trading to support jobs this year. This year and the next, we will tap into the balance of uninsurance fund to finance such vocational skills training to cushion the impact on our people so that they will be able to get new opportunities to get reemployed. [speaking chinese] we also need to do our best to create new jobs. Nowadays, some 100 Million People are employed in new forms of business and industry, and some 200 Million People are working in a gig economy. The government must continue to provide support and also, at the same time, left all unnecessary and unwarranted restrictions that prevent the development of those industries and sectors. We also need to create favorable environment for the increase of newly registered market entities. Last year, that figure was 10,000 on an average day. And will continue to work hard to see that the figure stays at this level this year. [speaking chinese] we can certainly rely on the innovation and initiative of the Chinese People in this respect. One may recall how much difficulty of employment the scent done use of returning to cities faced in the early days of form and opening up, and how the opening of a small teahouse helped to put a large number of these people to work. I was also told that some time ago, a city in chinas western region, in keeping with local rules and regulations, set up 36,000 roadside stalls and overnight, adding some 100,000 new jobs. Our people are hardworking, and the Chinese Market keeps expanding and upgrading. In this process, the government must focus on providing support to key groups in their employment. The number of new College Graduates will reach a record high again this year, amounting to 8. 7 4 million. We must provide Employment Services to these people, both this year and the next, on an ongoing basis. And for rural and Migrant Workers, whether they are still working in the cities or they have returned to their home towns, we will put in place Employment Service platforms to support them landing new jobs. We must also fully implement all the support measures for demobilized military personnel, as well. Thank you. Chinese]ing [speaking chinese] at this years npc session, a decision was adopted regarding the establishment of a legal system and Enforcement Mechanisms for safeguarding National Security in hong kong. The committee of the npc will also set in motion a legislative process in this respect. Does this mean that the Central Government has adjusted its policy toward hong kong and abandoned one country, two systems . Heidi responded to the various comments in this respect how do you respond to the various comments in this respect . [speaking chinese] one country, two systems is the basic policy. It has been implemented, under which the people that govern hong kong with a high degree of it on ami access in strict accordance with the constitution and the basic law and supported the chief executive in the government in exercising governance according to law. At the npcn adopted session is designed for steady implementation of one country, two systems, and hong kongs longterm prosperity and stability. Thank you. Nbc news. The United States continues to blame china for the global pandemic. Theres more and more talk of a cold war between the u. S. And china. At the same time, chinese and american officials talk of creating favorable conditions for the phase one trade deal that could help stabilize the relationship. And so mr. Premier, are you still confident that more Economic Reforms and concessions of china can adequately address americas concerns, given that chinas economy has been weakened . Or, if efforts for cooperation fail, can chinas economy withstand the threat of a cold war and decoupling . Thank you. Chinese]ing [speaking chinese] it is also harmful to the world. Well, it is true that at the moment, chinau. S. Relations have encountered some new problems and challenges. This is a very important bilateral relationship. Both countries are permanent members of the u. N. Security council. There are many areas where the two countries can and should work with each other in tackling both traditional and nontraditional challenges. There are also extensive exchanges between the two countries in the economic, trade, scientific, technological, cultural and other fields. So it is fair to say that there is extensive common interest between china and the u. S. Both countries stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. Getting sinou. S. Relationship right is in the interest of people of both countries and the whole world. Given the importance of this relationship, any problem that occurs in this relationship have been a cause for concern for the international community. As for cold war, you know that we have all along rejected the cold war mentality. And decoupling between Major Economies will do neither side any good. It is also harmful to the world. [speaking chinese] i believe we should continue to Work Together to follow through on the important consensus reached between our the president of our two countries and work jointly to foster a sinou. S. Relationship based on coordination, cooperation, and stability. I can also redeem from your question that you are interested in the economic ties between the two countries. The economies of our two countries have become closely interconnected. Our economic and trade ties have come a long way, and both sides have benefited tremendously. Just a few days ago, a hightech American Firm announced the launch of an investment project in wuhan. I shouldnt do any commercial promotion for any company, but i highly appreciate this move and sent my message of congratulations to that occasion. I believe that example shows that the business communities of our two countries need each other, and our business cooperation can be of mutual benefit. Benefit. Premier li [speaking chinese] translator i believe the Economic Cooperation and trade between our two countries should follow commercial principles. We should leave the decisions to the market and to the business leaders. Shared shows just the job of the government is to establish platforms for the business communities of the two countries. China and the United States are the Worlds Largest developing and developed countries respectively. There are differences in our social systems, Cultural Heritage and historical backgrounds, some disagreements and even frictions may be unavoidable. Whats important is how we those agreements and those disagreements. The relationship has been moving forward amid twists and turns in the past several decades, featuring both growing cooperation and some bumps along the way. Indeed, this is a complex relationship. We must use our wisdom to expand to continue to expand common interests and manage differences and disagreements. Premier li [speaking chinese] translator in a word, i believe that the two countries should develop a relationship on the basis of equality, respect of interests, andre major concerns, and embrace cooperation. That will be conducive to the interests of both countries and the world. Thank you. Will have live coverage of the Spacex Dragon launch on saturday starting at 11 00 a. M. Eastern. The launch is scheduled for 3 22. Spacex crew dragon will be the first manned launch from the u. S. Since 2011. The spacecraft was originally scheduled to launch wednesday afternoon from Floridas Kennedy Space Center with two nasa astronauts aboard but the launch was rescheduled for saturday due to weather. Watch the launch live on saturday. Ralph northam gave an update to the states response to the pandemic and more guidelines for the opening of the beach. Governor northam good afternoon and thank you to all of you for joining us this afternoon. I know a lot o