Chinese premier meets int'l president of Lions Clubs International

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation led by Patti Hill, the international president of the Lions Clubs International, in Beijing on Sunday.

Li said the Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of charitable and public welfare undertakings and encourages and supports social organizations to play an active role in them. The Lions Clubs International will strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the China Disabled Persons' Federation and the China Council of Lions Clubs.

Li added that the Chinese side is willing to join hands with the Clubs to contribute more to world peace, development and human progress. Hill said the Lions Clubs International thanks China for its contribution to international charity.