Von der Leyen wins conservatives' backing to lead EUBeijing urges respect in South China Sea disputeBeijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisisNPC deputy warns against 'Taiwan independence' in cultural aspectXi inspects Changsha in central China's Hunan ProvinceChina slams India's tunnel inauguration in border areaWaters of South China Sea should be kept calm, Wang Yi saysChina to continue to prioritize employment promotionTop adviser reaffirms opposition to 'Taiwan independence'Wide range of issues raised in media interviews