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REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE GOVERNMENT

Delivered at the First Session of the 14th National People’s Congress of
the People’s Republic of China on March 5, 2023

Li Keqiang

Premier of the State Council

Fellow Deputies,

The term of this government is about to come to a close. On behalf of the State
Council, I will now report to you on the work of the government for your
deliberation and approval and also for comments from members of the National
Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

I. A Review of Our Work in 2022 and over the Past Five Years

The year 2022 was a year of great importance in the history of the Communist

Party of China (CPC) and our country. The Party successfully convened its 20th
National Congress, during which it drew up an inspiring blueprint for building
China into a modern socialist country in all respects. In the face of high winds and
choppy waters in the international environment and challenging tasks in
promoting reform, development, and stability at home, the Party Central

Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core brought together the Chinese
people of all ethnic groups and led them in meeting difficulties head-on. We acted
on the requirements of responding effectively to Covid-19, maintaining economic

stability, and ensuring security in development, and intensified macro regulation.
As a result, we stabilized the economy, steadily enhanced development quality,
and maintained overall social stability, securing new and hard-won achievements
in China’s development.
Over the past year, China’s economy was impacted by Covid-19 and other

domestic and international factors beyond our expectations. However, under the
strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, we carried out Covid-19
response and pursued economic and social development in an effective and