Li stresses the course for growth

The central government is to continue with its self-reform program and delegation of power to lower levels to boost market vibrancy in central and western areas of China - key areas for future economic growth.

Premier Li Keqiang stressed this point during a meeting with deputies from Chongqing on Tuesday during the annual session of the National People's Congress, where he heard their suggestions.

Chongqing headed GDP growth in China last year, with an 11 percent expansion year-on-year, while the national figure fell to 6.9 percent. The municipality has set a goal of 10 percent GDP growth for this year.