国内英语资讯:Premier Li vows to brave challenges, bolster economy_时事

国内英语资讯:Premier Li vows to brave challenges, bolster economy

BEIJING, Oct. 24 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday called for more efforts to overcome headwinds, maintain stable performance of the economy and push for high-quality development.

"China has deepened its reform and opening-up and actively responded to challenges this year, keeping the economy within a reasonable range," Li said at the 17th national congress of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.

In the first three quarters, the economy continued to grow at a pace leading the world's major economies.

Li cited creation of 11.07 million jobs, growth in power use and freight volume, bigger roles of services and consumption, emerging new technologies and industries, and continued market vitality, with 18,000 firms registered each day.

"Despite complicated circumstances home and abroad, China achieved stable employment, income growth, and inflation, and the economic structure continued to improve," Li said. "We can accomplish the goals of economic and social development for this year and lay the foundation for next year's development."

However, Li acknowledged increasing challenges and risks, saying that many companies were facing difficulties and market confidence had been affected under rising downward pressures.

"We should see that China's development boasts relatively strong resilience and big wiggle room, and in the meantime pay high attention to difficulties and challenges," Li said.