Highlights from Premier Li's news conference

Premier Li Keqiang met the press on Thursday after the closing of the fourth session of the 13th National People's Congress.

The premier took questions from Chinese and foreign reporters via video link.

Here are the highlights.

On employment

- Creating jobs still a government priority in 2021 (Read more)

- China aims to add over 11 million urban jobs this year

- Government policies to support business help avert massive unemployment