BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday called for efforts to enhance effective delivery of policies while stepping up reform and opening-up to keep the economic fundamentals stable.

Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while chairing a symposium attended by economists and entrepreneurs to analyze economic situation.

Economists Ma Jun and Jiang Chao as well as representatives from the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, household appliance manufacturer Haier Group and e-commerce firm Pinduoduo made remarks during the meeting.

Noting that the economy has encountered unusual headwinds this year, attendees at the meeting said that policies such as tax and fee cuts and inclusive financing introduced by the government have played an active role in keeping business operation and employment stable.