Li: Further spur domestic circulation

Move seen as strategically important for long-term stability of economy

Premier Li Qiang has underlined the need to strengthen domestic circulation, which he said should be viewed as a strategic move to propel the long-term stability of the Chinese economy.

Li made the remarks on Thursday at a meeting held by the State Council, China's Cabinet, to promote the development of domestic circulation. Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang chaired the meeting.

Li highlighted the need to follow the decisions and deployment of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and fully understand and accurately steer the development of the Chinese economy at its current stage, with a focus on strengthening domestic circulation and making it the strategic foundation for economic growth.