Li Fengshu always has a smile on his face when he talks about his beloved poplar and pine trees.
Letting individuals and not just small businesses join associations would require loosening regulations set by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, about which groups qualify for a health plan. Trump's order would seek to redefine who qualifies as an employer under the law.
Li Youli, deputy director-general with China Medicinal Biotech Association, said the establishment of the pilot zone is another example of China's efforts to support innovation in the healthcare sector.
Leung said she hoped the National Day celebration could enhance Hong Kong people's understanding of the country's history and its tough journey to today's prosperity.
Li Kai, deputy director of the Northeast Revitalization Research Institute under Northeastern University, pointed out that it is the golden time for Liaoning to set up the China-CEEC center to promote regional stability and economic prosperity.
Li Ganpo, chairman of the Jingye Group, said there is a "long journey" ahead. "This combination will create a powerful, profitable and sustainable business," Li said in his company's statement.
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Li Zhanshu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), made the remarks on Thursday when addressing a national symposium on local legislation held in the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province.
Li Xiongwei, deputy director of the city's economy and informatization commission, said the plan is to organize the city's enterprises by supply chain, thus upgrading and promoting high-quality growth in the private sector.
Leung Chun-ying, a vice-chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, suggested Hong Kong people visit Shenzhen to see for themselves the city's rapid growth and its high level of municipal management, since it has put to good use the opportunities offered by the central government. Leung spoke with China Daily after President Xi Jinping's speech marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the country's first special economic zone.
Li Daxiao, chief economist of Yingda Securities, said that the bonding between the capital markets in Shenzhen and Hong Kong has been further strengthened with the stock connect program. Based on its success, more attempts to connect the capital markets in different regions using different currencies will be made possible in the near future, he said.