Li urges greater government effort to advance reforms

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The government will make greater efforts to advance reforms, which will play a key role in consolidating the recent upward trend in the Chinese economy, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

"We should be aware that the foundation of the current economic recovery is not yet solid. ... There are still many risks and challenges," said the premier, who was presiding over an executive meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet.