Li: Keeping employment stable is key

Premier says 'multipronged measures' needed in boosting job opportunities

China is ready to take robust and multipronged measures, such as scaling up support for flexible employment and boosting job opportunities for people with disabilities, to ensure that employment remains stable.

A host of steps were decided upon at the State Council's executive meeting on Wednesday chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

"We will face even greater risks and challenges ahead next year, and must give higher priority to keeping employment stable as this is key in ensuring that our economy does not slide out of a proper range," Li said.