Chinese vice premier meets foreign advisors on environment, growth

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli on Tuesday met with foreign scholars to solicit their opinions on the environment for the country's 13th five-year plan.

Zhang said environmental protection is a fundamental state policy.

The 13th five-year plan (2016-2020) covers a crucial period in China's economic and social development and the government will give more weight to environmental protection and low-carbon development, Zhang said.

Zhang called on the foreign advisors to promote the steady and healthy growth of China's economic and social development.

Vice President of the European Commission Kristalina Georgieva, on behalf of foreign advisors, hailed the progress China has made in seeking eco-friendly development and fighting environmental pollution.

Foreign advisors pledged to support China's efforts to protect environment and seek development and promote the sustainable development of China and the world. Endi