Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) talks with a local farmer in Ordos
inside north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 17,
2007. Hu, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of
China (CPC) Central Committee, made a visit to Inner Mongolia
Autonomous Region from Nov. 17 to 19, 2007.
Chinese President Hu Jintao said the government would continue to
raise pensions for the country's retired workers and further
improve their lives.
"We have to improve the welfare of the public and let them enjoy
the fruits of reforms," Hu said.
Hu made these comments during a visit to north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.?
In the meantime, the president visited Jia Jun's family in
Hohhot, regional capital of Inner Mongolia. Jia and his wife are
both laid-off workers. Their lives have much difficulty.
Jia's family can hardly afford the school charges for their two
children. When Hu learned about the situation he said that the
government has promised it will let no children drop out of school
due to economic difficulties.
Regarding their medicare, Hu told Jia that the government would
quicken the establishment of cooperative medical insurance system
so that their medical fees would be covered under the system.
The president also urged local officials at the scene to step up
reforms and promote social and economic progress in order to help
residents lead a better life.
Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd, L) visits a local residence in
Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,
Nov. 19, 2007.
Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd, L) visits a residence of Mongolia
ethnic group in Ordos of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous
Region, Nov. 17, 2007.
(Xinhua News Agency November 20, 2007)
