China advances streamlining procedures, fostering new growth drivers to keep employment stable

China will press ahead with reforms that streamline the approval process for businesses and foster new growth drivers to keep the employment stable, according to a State Council executive meeting on Tuesday.

The meeting, presided over by Premier Li Keqiang, also underlined efforts to fast-track the start and work resumption of large investment projects to strengthen weak areas and benefit people's livelihood.

It was noted at the meeting that keeping employment stable should be a priority amid the country's efforts to promote balanced advancement in the prevention and control of coronavirus epidemic and economic and social development.