China Youth Daily Client, March 11 (China Youth Daily·China Youth Network reporters Liu Shangjun, Ye Yuting, Wang Xinxin, Jiao Minlong) This morning, at the press conference after the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress , Premier Li Keqiang said that looking back on the past four years, facing the COVID-19 epidemic and its huge challenges that have brought serious impact to the economy, this government has made every effort to do it, not seek refuge, and not avoid risks.
Li Keqiang said that over the years, we have persevered and consistently innovated governance methods and used methods such as keeping the economy running within a reasonable range to deal with cyclical economic fluctuations, especially to directly face the needs of market entities; firmly promote reform, eliminate complexity, maintain fairness, cultivate and strengthen market entities and new momentum, stimulate market vitality and social creativity; adhere to employment priority, grasp the actual situation of national conditions, and pay attention to ensuring basic people's livelihood, etc.
"We are clear about government work, and there are areas that are recognized by the people, as well as gaps and shortcomings with their expectations." Li Keqiang said.
Li Keqiang said that this year is the last year of this government and my last year as prime minister. My colleagues and I will perform our duties with perseverance and fulfill our commitments with practical efforts.
Li Keqiang believes that under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, with the strong support from all walks of life, especially the common struggle of the people, China's economy will surely be able to climb over the hurdles, achieve the main goals and tasks of economic and social development this year, and lay a solid foundation for future development.

Source: China Youth Daily Client