HEFEI, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday wrapped up his two-day inspection tour in East China's Anhui Province Sunday, calling for the acceleration of structural adjustment and industry upgrade to improve the quality and efficiency of economic growth.

    At the plant of Chery, China's largest home-brand automobile manufacturer, Li said he was delighted to see that the company maintained a vigorous growth momentum despite the global downturn.

    Li said the government should work to create a better environment for such companies to grow.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C) shakes hands with a worker at Chery Automobile Co.,Ltd in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 28, 2009. Li made an inspection tour in Anhui Province from Nov. 28 to 29

    He encouraged local enterprises to develop energy-saving technologies for a new competitive edge.

    Li also checked on the pollution control program for the Chaohu Lake, one of China's five biggest fresh water lakes, and asked for more investment in environmental protection.

    Li also inspected research institutions, hospitals and communities in Anhui Province.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C) talks with a worker at Anhui Conch Group in east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 28, 2009. Li made an inspection tour in Anhui Province from Nov. 28 to 29.