Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with representatives from Malaysian industrial and commercial circles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 23, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

Premier Li Keqiang said that coordinating large enterprises and small and medium-sized companies is in line with the development of the era, during a discussion with Malaysian industrial and commercial leaders on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In response to suggestions for strengthening cooperation between Chinese and Malaysian small businesses, the Premier said that large enterprises can serve as flagships in stimulating a competitive market while small and medium-sized companies can offer strong support services to the innovation of large enterprises.