BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China will press ahead with reforms that streamline the approval process for businesses and foster new growth drivers to keep the employment stable, according to a State Council executive meeting on Tuesday.

The meeting, presided over by Premier Li Keqiang, also underlined efforts to fast-track the start and work resumption of large investment projects to strengthen weak areas and benefit people's livelihood.

It was noted at the meeting that keeping employment stable should be a priority amid the country's efforts to promote balanced advancement in the prevention and control of coronavirus epidemic and economic and social development.