Highlights from Premier Li's news conference

Premier Li Qiang meets reporters at home and abroad at a news conference on Monday at the end of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress. 

Here are the highlights:

On new government's focus

- People's aspirations for a better life is the ultimate goal

- China to focus on promoting high-quality development

- China to continue to deepen reform, opening up (Read more)

On economy

- Reaching 2023 GDP growth target requires redoubled efforts

- Fully confident in China's economic outlook (Read more)

- Institutional strength is an advantage for China's economic development