Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for increased effort to transform government and cut administrative red-tape.
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Li made the remarks on a tour of north China's Tianjin city on Thursday after attending the Summer Davos forum.
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While visiting the Tianjin Binhai New Area and Xingang Customs, Li hailed the progress in simplifying administrative procedures that fueled a surge in new company registrations and helped create more jobs.
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He asked authorities to create an amicable environment for innovation and give more power to the market.
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In a visit to some small businesses in Tianjin, Li urged local regulators to further ease tax burdens on them, and spare no effort to solve their financial problems.
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"We should make an effort to allow small businesses to thrive, prosper and create more jobs," he said.
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On Thursday, Li also went to the sites of the city's biggest slum renovation project, promising to improve the lot of those still living in harsh conditions. Â