China's securities watchdog has reiterated that the bottom line of no systemic risk must be defended, signaling that risk control will remain a top priority for the country's financial markets.

Liu Shiyu, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, on Saturday said secure and stable operations must be ensured in order to protect public interest.

Liu also emphasized strict and comprehensive oversight over China's capital market, protection of investor interests, implementation of international and market-oriented reforms, as well as the principle of serving the real economy.