Nation to foster new economic growth drivers

Premier urges greater recognition of digital sector's 'vital role' in virus battle

China will further deepen reform of government functions and foster new drivers of growth to keep employment stable, such as cultivating new forms of industry in the digital economy, the State Council's executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided on Tuesday.

"Keeping employment stable is our top priority this year. And smaller firms are crucial in providing employment. Related departments must work in synergy to support those firms," Li said.

It was pointed out that as the epidemic situation continues to ease, while maintaining necessary containment measures, unreasonable restrictions that hinder the resumption of work should be lifted to enable more people to return to work and resume earning their income at the earliest possible opportunity.