Premier Li Keqiang vowed to crack down on corruption and practice frugality in government affairs, while meeting journalists on Sunday.

The Chinese government has unshakable resolve and determination to fight corruption, and the government will ensure that power will be exercised in an open and transparent fashion, Li said at a news conference after the conclusion of the annual session of the National People's Congress.

"Corruption and the nature of our government are water and fire," Li said.