New economy drives growth

Nontraditional ways of doing business gaining momentum

New forms of businesses and emerging industries have great potential and will soon be able to match the traditional economic engines in China, Premier Li Keqiang said in a message of encouragement after visiting two e-commerce plants in Henan province.

It is the second time in two weeks that the premier has soothed concerns about the Chinese economy amid downward pressure. When meeting global corporate leaders earlier this month, he said there are ups and downs in the growth of the Chinese economy, but the momentum is still upbeat.