BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Saturday urged for greater efforts to guarantee the high quality of key construction projects and projects typically to improve the people's livelihood.

    Li made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Second China Tendering and Bidding Forum held in Beijing.

    "Along with the growing economy and expanding investment, the quality and benefits of key construction projects should be put in more important positions", Li emphasized.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (L,front) speaks during the opening ceremony of the Second China Tendering and Bidding Forum in Beijing, Oct. 10, 2009

    Under the circumstances of global financial crisis, when China is promoting its domestic demand, the efficiency of investment fuelling economic growth should be strengthened, said Li.

    Li said the system of tendering and bidding and government procurement played an important role in guaranteeing the high quality of key construction projects and projects for people's livelihood.

    Li also stressed the significance of safety during construction and called for efforts to prevent corruption in the projects.