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Premier Wen Jiabao pledged that his government will stand new
challenges and live up to the expectations of the people, when he
met a group of Chinese and overseas journalists at a press
conference shortly after the conclusion of the parliament session
Sunday afternoon.?
The premier called the year 2003 an extraordinary year as China
won an "important victory" over the outbreak of SARS (severe acute
respiratory syndrome") and scored "obvious achievements" in its
economic development. But the achievements are only a reflection of
the past, he said.
"A wise nation is one good at learning, especially the one that
is good at learning from difficulties," Wen acknowledged. The most
crucial are the experience, lessons and revelation they have
brought about instead of achievements.
This year's goal is to maintain a balanced, relatively-fast
economic growth, the premier said. The most difficult problems
involved agriculture, rural areas and farmers, and what he cares
most are matters pertaining to people's interests.
The premier pledged to continue reform, innovation and forging
ahead courageously.
(Xinhua News Agency March 14, 2004)
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