Li: China poised to maintain growth

Premier says creativity, new business models boost economic vitality

Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that China has the confidence and ability to handle the risks and challenges ahead as it maintains mid-to-high-speed growth.

The Chinese economy grew a better-than-expected 7 percent in the first six months of this year, in addition to creating an adequate number of new jobs. People's incomes also grew in line with the national economy, Li said.