Premier voices support for private business

Li joins discussion with members of nation's top political advisory body

Premier Li Keqiang called for steadfast support for development of the nonpublic economy, while offering equal treatment for all enterprises regardless of ownership.

Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the statement during a group discussion on Monday with some members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.