Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday reiterated that confidence is still what China needs most to carry out its all-around economic stimulus package, which has just been approved by the national legislature.

About half a year after the financial crisis began, "I still believe, first and foremost, we need very strong confidence," Wen told reporters at a press conference after the National People's Congress (NPC) closed its annual session.

About economic development

- China ready to put forward new stimulus package
- Stimulus package not fully understood
- Investment plans will be transparent
- 1.18 trillion yuan totally new investment
- It's hard to achieve 8% growth

About Tibet

- China's policy on Tibet right
- Talks may continue if Dalai Lama sincere
- Dalai Lama can never deny what he said
- France shall clarify attitude toward Tibet-related issues

About HK, Macao, Taiwan

- Bridge connecting HK, Macao and Zhuhai to be built this year
- HK's service sector to have more access to mainland market
- Yuan settlement in HK promised
- Mainland willing to consult on Twaiwan's participation in int'l organizations
- Closer cross-Straits cooperation urged to combat crisis

About financial issues

- Pressure on yuan rejected
- Fiscal decifit under control
- Worries about safety of Chinese assets in US
- Increasing contribution to IMF not matter of a single country

About international issues

- Wen to meet DPRK Premier on bilateral, international issues
- Cooperation urged among SCO members
- G20 meeting should address woes of developing countries

Other hot issues

- Society stable despite job losses
- Other hot issues