Chinese premier to attend closing ceremony of 19th Asian Games

BEIJING, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 8, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. Li will also hold a welcoming banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the closing ceremony, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in a statement.