Premier says slowdown will not derail plans to increase jobs and incomes

Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday that China has many weapons to fight difficulties in its economy and will be able to maintain its growth momentum. He did not say specifically how China will achieve its annual GDP growth target, but said he will not allow the slowdown to continue from last year and derail the plan for increases in employment and incomes.

Li was speaking at his news conference at the end of the National People's Congress annual session.