Premier Wen Jiabao celebrates Lunar New Year with Guangxi villagers

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has celebrated the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year with villagers and farmers in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The Premier arrived there on Friday to reassure drought-affected people and direct relief work.

Premier Wen Jiabao's first stop was Donglan County, decorated with colorful lights and banners to welcome him.

He visited a high school's teacher living quarters in the county. The Premier talked with the teachers about their work and life.

Teacher Tan told the premier his monthly income has increased by more than 400 yuan since the school implemented performance-based salary.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has celebrated the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year with villagers and farmers in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.