China premier pledges cuts to government spending (2013-3-17) From left, China's former President Hu Jintao, newly appointed President Xi Jinping, newly appointed Premier Li Kiqiang and former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrive to the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing China, Sunday, March 17, 2013. (AP Photo/ Kin Cheung)