Li: China will meet main goals

China can meet its main goals of economic and social development set for this year, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday.

The premier made the remarks while addressing a reception at the Great Hall of the People marking the 66th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

"Facing a sluggish world economy and mounting downward pressure at home, we have adopted effective range-based, targeted and discretionary macro-regulation to ensure that China's economy continues to move in a positive direction despite some ups and downs," Li said.