Li says economy can continue growth

Premier Li Keqiang said China has the conditions to keep its economy moving with another round of reform and opening-up, despite concerns that the world's second-largest economy is heading for a deeper slowdown.

The premier said it is "not easy" for a large economy like China's to maintain its GDP expansion at about 7.5 percent. Li said he hopes the international media can be "comprehensive and objective" when reporting about China and play a positive role in promoting mutual understanding and cooperation.

Li made the remarks while meeting News Corp CEO Robert Thomson in Beijing on Thursday.