The just concluded Central Economic Working Conference has urged
the nation to create more jobs so as to improve people's living
standards.
The meeting said that the country's employment situation is of
political importance as it is vital for stability, reform and
opening up. Therefore committees of the Communist Party of China
and governments at all levels should pay close attention to the
employment situation and work to provide more jobs.
The meeting urged that the development of labor-intensive industry
should be stepped up, and the competitiveness of the state economy
be improved. Meanwhile, various forms of ownership in economic
development should also be encouraged.
It
is important to make full use of the small and medium-sized
enterprises and non-State economy in increasing China's employment
rate, the meeting noted.
The meeting stressed the importance of the development of small
towns and rural enterprises, which can eventually speed up
urbanization by absorbing surplus labor from rural area.
It
noted that there should be a reasonable allocation of labor
resources as well as a balanced and fair system of income
distribution, as these are important means to increase both
people's incomes and domestic demand.
The meeting said a huge income gap between rich and poor should be
avoided so as to prevent social strife and offer a sound
environment for economic development.
It
also stressed that work efficiency should be the priority while the
principle of fair play must be taken into consideration.
( November 30, 2001)