Market to play bigger role, says Li

Premier outlines next steps on road to reform of government

China will allow the market to play a bigger role in economic innovation, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday at a State Council meeting on the reform of government.

As more power is delegated to lower levels, the government should shift its focus to three areas - improving the policy environment for development, providing high-quality public service, and upholding social fairness and justice, he said.