China believes regional affairs should be decided and handled on the merits of each case."

Li Keqiang, premier, said at a news conference at the end of the annual plenary session of the National People's Congress that Beijing does not want to see any party in the Asia-Pacific region feel compelled to choose sides under the influence of a Cold War mentality.

"On the whole, in the first two months, the national economy continued the stable and improving growth momentum of the second half of last year."

Sheng Laiyun, spokesman of the National Bureau of Statistics, speaking at a news conference. Most of China's new economy data was positive and appeared to be improving, Sheng said.

"It's important to provide sex education to young students, whether it's in school or at home. Parents should broach the subject at an early age because children are growing up faster now than ever before. However, the type of education should be tailored to suit the child's age, maturity and stage of development."

Zhou Tao, CPPCC National Committee member and TV anchor, speaking during the two sessions

(China Daily Africa Weekly 03/17/2017 page2)