China's economic situation overcoming problems: premier
( 2003-09-26 09:33) (Xinhua)
China has maintained a sound development trend this year, despite the
complicated and changing international situation, SARS, and severe floods, said
Premier Wen Jiabao at the 14th National Congress of Chinese Trade Unions on
Thursday.
The resolutions adopted by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council
had been proved completely correct as the national economy had maintained
relatively fast growth, reforms in various fields were proceeding smoothly and
orderly, and the country's opening toward the outside world was further
expanding, he said.
Wen, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of
China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, made a report on the economic
situation in China at the invitation of the congress.
Wen focused on his speech on major issues including state enterprise reform,
employment, social security, and sustainable development.
He urged CPC committees and governments at different levels to take
substantial measures to protect workers and their rights, help them resolve
difficulties, and pay greater attention to industrial safety.
Wen pledged to defend the working class whole-heartedly and bring into full
play the initiatives and creativity of workers, in the effort to realize China's
modernization and the rejuvenation.
Wang Zhaoguo, president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, presided
over the meeting. Also present was Ni Zhifu, a former president of the
federation.
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