Middle class' money hopes get attention

The latest Government Work Report touches upon wealth creation, in line with consumer focus on protection products

When he delivered the Government Work Report on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang may have been reflecting the financial aspirations and hopes of the nation's 109-million middle class among other things.

During his speech to the annual meeting of the National People's Congress, Li highlighted government efforts to help boost people's wealth through productive work, so that they could reach their life goals. The country's personal per capita disposable income grew by 6.3 percent in real terms in 2016, he said.