Hu pushes joint efforts from non-communist parties on economic development
( 2003-11-18 21:49) (Xinhua)
The Communist Party of China
(CPC) Central Committee held a meeting Tuesday to consult leaders of non-
communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and people
with no party affiliation on major issues regarding economic and social
development.
Chinese President and General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Hu
Jintao presided over the meeting, saying that building a well-off society in an
all-round way and bringing about a great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation need
wisdom and efforts from not only the CPC but also non-communist parties and
people with no party affiliation.
Such discussion with non-communist figures is an important part of China's
multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of CPC
and a major effort to build a scientific and democratic decision-making
mechanism, he said.
China has maintained rapid economic growth and smooth social development this
year despite the outbreak of SARS and severe natural disasters, but problems
still remain and effective measures must be taken, Hu said.
An overall, balanced and sustainable economic growth is key to building an
affluent society in China, he said.
Non-communist figures are expected to put forward proposals to improve
China's market economy, promote the development of sciences and technologies and
contribute to a democratic, united, stable and vigorous political environment in
China, Hu said.
The non-communist leaders voiced their views at the meeting, urging economic
reforms and those in other fields. They also made proposals on major issues like
health care service and education in rural areas, science and technologies
development plan, restructuring of old industrial bases, expansion of domestic
market, employment of rural redundant labor, development of private economy and
social security network.
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