Lian Ping, chief economist with the Bank of Communications, said rising producer prices may push up consumer prices in the longer term.
Li said China saw "unprecedented" improvement of environment over the past five years.
Liebao set out the ambitious plan to expand in Southeast Asia as it has made remarkable achievements in the domestic market.
Li was extolled in an obituary issued by the central authorities as "an excellent Party member, a time-tested and loyal Communist soldier, and an outstanding proletarian revolutionary, statesman and leader of the Party and the State".
Li's company has provided jobs for about 50 physically challenged workers.
Li made the remarks when meeting with Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom in Beijing.
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Li offered his cave dwelling to a camera crew once when all the hotels in the town were fully booked.
Li stressed the spirit of democracy, unity, result-seeking and striving for the progress of the annual legislative session.
Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when attending the event's virtual opening ceremony in Beijing.
Li voiced the hope that this shipment of medical aid will help alleviate the impact of sanctions on the lives of the Venezuelan people.