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China's premier urges resolution of Hong Kong's deep-rooted economic problems: state radio

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during their meeting in Beijing, China December 16, 2019. Hong Kong Information Services Department/Handout via REUTERS.

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Premier Li Keqiang says the Hong Kong government must speed up research and resolution of deep-rooted economic problems, according to state radio.

Li made the comments at a meeting with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam as part of her visit to Beijing on Monday. She also met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Reporting by Huizhong Wu and Lusha Zhang;Editing by Catherine Evans

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