The government should eliminate obstacles and create platforms to spur innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide, Premier Li Keqiang said while greeting dozens of entrepreneur representatives on Oct 19.

At an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship”, Premier Li took a seat among both senior elite entrepreneurs such as Liu Chuanzhi, founder and chairman of Lenovo, Zhang Ruimin, chairman of Haier Group, and Robin Li Yanhong, CEO of Baidu, and emerging grassroots entrepreneurs such as Lin Dudi, co-founder of 36Kr and president of Kr Space, and Ji Xinhua, CEO of UCloud.

“I can call myself an old entrepreneur now, since the young generation is catching up in terms of starting new businesses and making innovations,” said Liu Yonghao, 64, chairman of New Hope Group.

In addition, Premier Li, together with thousands of entrepreneur representatives from nine sessions in eight cities, watched a video clip calling for further entrepreneurship.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Liu Chuanzhi, founder and chairman of Lenovo, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Zhang Ruimin, chairman of Haier Group, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Lu Guanqiu, chairman of auto components firm Wanxiang Group, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi Corp, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Zhang Chaoyang, chairman and CEO of Sohu, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Yu Minhong, CEO of New Oriental Education & Technology Group, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Pan Shiyi, chairman of SOHO China Ltd, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Zhang Yiming, founder and CEO of Toutiao.com, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Wang Xing, founder and CEO of meituan.com, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Feng Lun, chairman of real estate major Vantone Group, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Wu Shangzhi, chairman of CDH Investments, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Xiong Xiaoge, vice-president of IDG, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Shen Nanpeng, global executive partner of Sequoia Capital, at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.

Premier Li Keqiang joins entrepreneurs at an event for “mass innovation and entrepreneurship” on Oct 19.