Li calls on Hunan to upgrade

Premier urges central province to create new economic momentum

Premier Li Keqiang called on Hunan province to take the lead in the development of the central part of China by further improving its business environment and upgrading the real economy.

Li spoke on Monday with deputies to the 13th National People's Congress from Hunan when discussing the work report delivered on Sunday by Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress.

Under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the NPC Standing Committee has done valuable work, Li said, adding that he completely agreed with Zhang's work report.

Six deputies made suggestions and Li expressed his appreciation regarding Hunan's development.

The premier urged the province to continue reform and opening-up, develop new momentum for economic growth by integrating with the Internet Plus Initiative, which aims to transform traditional industries with information technology, and resolve the issue of unbalanced and insufficient development.

The province should also improve the quality and accessibility of public services while guarding against major risks, pushing forward targeted poverty alleviation, and preventing and controlling pollution, Li said.