China Vows to Dismantle Local Barriers to Build National Market

China’s Premier Li Qiang urged policymakers to clean up policies that hinder fair competition and take on steps needed to build a unified national market, China Central Television reported.

Chairing a State Council group study session Monday, Li called for the authorities to break down explicit and implicit access barriers in local markets. Policymakers should also continue to address other issues related to the goal of forming a unified market, including local protection and market segmentation, Li said.