China's Li chaired a State Council meeting on Aug. 17 and called for active
measures to stabilize external demand, expand international trade cooperation
and promote more balanced trade growth. He urged stronger technology enablement
to accelerate the shift from old to new growth drivers, increase support for
emerging pillar industries and future industries, and advance upgrades of
traditional sectors to shore up the real economy. He also stressed coordinating
development and security, emphasizing risk resolution, disaster prevention and
production safety to underpin high-quality development.
