Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, hosted a symposium of experts and entrepreneurs on the economic situation on the afternoon of July 13 to listen to opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and next economic work. At the symposium, Huang Hanquan, Yang Zhiyong, Wang Wen, Zhang Jun, Hou Qijun, Yu Donglai, Wang Zhijian, and Li Jun spoke successively. Everyone believes that against the backdrop of the international situation becoming chaotic and the turmoil intensifying, China's economy was generally stable in the first half of the year, and new momentum grew at an accelerated pace to deal with the uncertainty of the external environment with the certainty of its own development. Although it still faces some risks and challenges, the momentum for high-quality development continues to grow. Everyone also put forward opinions and suggestions on resolving the contradictions and problems that exist in the operation of the economy. After listening to the speeches of experts and entrepreneurs, Li Qiang said that since this year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, departments in all regions have earnestly implemented national macroeconomic policies, overcome various adverse factors, made efforts to promote sustainable economic improvement, and focus on promoting high-quality development. We must comprehensively and objectively understand the current economic situation, not only fully affirm the achievements made, but also clearly see existing problems. We must thoroughly analyze and think about the new changes and trends that have arisen in the operation of the economy, be good at analyzing research mechanisms, and better obtain benefits and avoid harm. Attention should be paid to grasping the economic situation as a whole. In particular, it is necessary to see that China's economy is fully shifting into a high-quality development path, and internal support for long-term improvement is more solid. Li Qiang stressed that doing a good job in the economy in the second half of the year is directly related to the achievement of development goals for the whole year and a good start to the “15th Five-Year Plan”. In accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, it is necessary to maintain the strength of a high-quality development strategy, increase countercyclical adjustment efforts, make good use of the stock policy, pre-study the policy of increasing reserves, and effectively consolidate and expand the steady, moderate and positive trend of the economy. Systematic measures are needed to unleash the potential of domestic demand, implement policies to expand the capacity and quality of the service industry, expand the supply of high-quality services, and accelerate the cultivation of new consumption growth points. Adhere to the collaborative efforts of investing in goods and investing in people, and focus on promoting the construction of major infrastructure networks, increasing investment in human capital such as education and training, improving public services such as medical care, old-age care, and childcare, and expanding domestic demand in improving people's livelihood. It is necessary to promote the smooth and continuous transformation of old and new kinetic energy, accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, promote large-scale commercial application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, and cultivate more new industry tracks. It is necessary to thoroughly do a good job of stabilizing employment and stabilizing enterprises, implementing actions to stabilize jobs, expand capacity and quality, actively expand new occupations and new jobs, and ensure overall employment stability. It is necessary to respond to enterprise concerns in a timely manner, continuously optimize the business environment, focus on using reform methods to stimulate market vitality, and support the better development of enterprises. Li Qiang hopes that entrepreneurs will strengthen their confidence in development, explore further opportunities for demand upgrading and industrial upgrading, continue to strengthen the real economy, and contribute more to stabilizing employment and promoting development. We hope that experts and scholars will give full play to their professional advantages, strengthen strategic forward-looking research, and put forward more constructive opinions. Wu Chenglong attended the symposium.

Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, hosted a symposium of experts and entrepreneurs on the economic situation on the afternoon of July 13 to listen to opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and next economic work. At the symposium, Huang Hanquan, Yang Zhiyong, Wang Wen, Zhang Jun, Hou Qijun, Yu Donglai, Wang Zhijian, and Li Jun spoke successively. Everyone believes that against the backdrop of the international situation becoming chaotic and the turmoil intensifying, China's economy was generally stable in the first half of the year, and new momentum grew at an accelerated pace to deal with the uncertainty of the external environment with the certainty of its own development. Although it still faces some risks and challenges, the momentum for high-quality development continues to grow. Everyone also put forward opinions and suggestions on resolving the contradictions and problems that exist in the operation of the economy. After listening to the speeches of experts and entrepreneurs, Li Qiang said that since this year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, departments in all regions have earnestly implemented national macroeconomic policies, overcome various adverse factors, made efforts to promote sustainable economic improvement, and focus on promoting high-quality development. We must comprehensively and objectively understand the current economic situation, not only fully affirm the achievements made, but also clearly see existing problems. We must thoroughly analyze and think about the new changes and trends that have arisen in the operation of the economy, be good at analyzing research mechanisms, and better obtain benefits and avoid harm. Attention should be paid to grasping the economic situation as a whole. In particular, it is necessary to see that China's economy is fully shifting into a high-quality development path, and internal support for long-term improvement is more solid. Li Qiang stressed that doing a good job in the economy in the second half of the year is directly related to the achievement of development goals for the whole year and a good start to the “15th Five-Year Plan”. In accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, it is necessary to maintain the strength of a high-quality development strategy, increase countercyclical adjustment efforts, make good use of the stock policy, pre-study the policy of increasing reserves, and effectively consolidate and expand the steady, moderate and positive trend of the economy. Systematic measures are needed to unleash the potential of domestic demand, implement policies to expand the capacity and quality of the service industry, expand the supply of high-quality services, and accelerate the cultivation of new consumption growth points. Adhere to the collaborative efforts of investing in goods and investing in people, and focus on promoting the construction of major infrastructure networks, increasing investment in human capital such as education and training, improving public services such as medical care, old-age care, and childcare, and expanding domestic demand in improving people's livelihood. It is necessary to promote the smooth and continuous transformation of old and new kinetic energy, accelerate the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, promote large-scale commercial application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, and cultivate more new industry tracks. It is necessary to thoroughly do a good job of stabilizing employment and stabilizing enterprises, implementing actions to stabilize jobs, expand capacity and quality, actively expand new occupations and new jobs, and ensure overall employment stability. It is necessary to respond to enterprise concerns in a timely manner, continuously optimize the business environment, focus on using reform methods to stimulate market vitality, and support the better development of enterprises. Li Qiang hopes that entrepreneurs will strengthen their confidence in development, explore further opportunities for demand upgrading and industrial upgrading, continue to strengthen the real economy, and contribute more to stabilizing employment and promoting development. We hope that experts and scholars will give full play to their professional advantages, strengthen strategic forward-looking research, and put forward more constructive opinions. Wu Chenglong attended the symposium.