Chinese Premier calls for further reforms, opening up to tackle crisis

"Only by deepening reforms can we continuously perfect the socialist system and fully mobilize the enthusiasm and creativity of the people ... only by opening up can we learn from the achievements of human society and better tap the domestic and foreign markets and resources," he said.

A deputy to the Second Session of the 11th National People's  Congress (NPC) from southwest China's Yunnan Province presents  an ornament to Li Keqiang (front, L), member of the Standing  Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, in Beijing, capital of China,  March 10, 2009. Li Keqiang joined a panel discussion with  deputies to the Second Session of the 11th NPC from southwest  China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Yang Zongyou)

Other senior leaders stressed more efforts for people's well-being and economic development Tuesday.