Top Communist Party of China (CPC) and state leaders Xi Jinping and Liu Yunshan meet with representatives of winners of this year's China News Award and Changjiang Taofen Award, the country's top two journalism awards, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 7, 2016. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday stressed the importance of "a sound environment for public opinion," calling it crucial for governance and national stability.
Xi made the remarks while meeting with representatives of winners of this year's China News Award and Changjiang Taofen Award, the country's top two journalism awards.