First thoughts on Premier Li Keqiang

Premier Li Keqiang has taken office with pledges to tackle inequality, boost urbanisation and deal with vested interests. These are all major economic concerns. But longstanding China watchers may feel that they have heard it all before. They will require more concrete evidence before concluding that the new government is serious about reform.

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