Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a home appliance store in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 2, 2025. Li made an inspection tour in Jinan on Thursday. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

　　JINAN, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to ensure the effective implementation of policies and secure a good start for this year's economic development during his inspection in the city of Jinan in east China's Shandong Province.

　　While conducting this inspection tour on Thursday, Li also stressed the need for efforts to implement policies as early as possible, seek fast progress with projects and ensure that measures yield tangible results.

　　During a visit to a home appliance store, the premier said the government's consumer goods trade-in scheme is of great significance to meet the needs of people for high-quality life, unlock consumption potential, promote industry upgrades and facilitate economic circulation.

　　China will continue to implement this initiative with greater support, Li said, adding that procedures will be optimized to facilitate consumer spending.

　　Li also visited a charging and battery-swapping station in Jinan. Noting that the number of intelligent connected new-energy vehicles has continued to grow in the country, Li encouraged exploratory and innovative efforts in developing charging and battery-swapping services and related areas.

　　Measures should be taken to deepen reform of the energy management system, transform the energy sector and foster new drivers of growth, Li said.