He added the move will also serve as an example for future agricultural cooperation between Hainan and Southeast Asia countries.
He also noted that the DPRK has halted nuclear and missile tests, shut down its nuclear testing site and began dismantling facilities at its rocket launch site.
He and his allies acknowledge he likely will be impeached in the Democratic-controlled House, but they also expect acquittal next year in the Senate, where Republicans have the majority.
He added that "the political tensions will not disappear overnight, sport cannot create peace, but the Olympic Games can open the way with powerful symbols".
Having soared to become one of the most-downloaded iPhone and Android apps in China within three days, the dating website SeekingArrangement was banned on Thursday from WeChat, the country's most-used social networking platform.
He Lifeng, head of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), made the remarks when presenting a report to the ongoing bimonthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.
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He admitted that current infrastructure facilities in new blocks and new reserves, most of which are located in increasingly remote and more technically challenging areas, are not as complete.
He also demanded all-out efforts from relevant departments to organize emergency rescue and disaster relief, help the afflicted get back on their feet, maintain social and production orders in the disaster areas, and make solid efforts to ensure people's lives and safety as the top priority.
He also said it would be some time before it can be gauged whether the Murban futures contract can rival other mainstream crude oil bench marks.
He added that he is concerned that the recent trade dispute between the two nations could undermine the economic achievements by both nations in past decades and adversely affect the global economic recovery after the financial crisis in 2008.