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

Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, urged for a better "soft environment" for China's development including a clean and efficient government, a democratic and just judicial system, fair play in market competition, a safe and stable society, a comfortable and convenient life, a healthy and upright morality, a sustainable environment, and a social and cultural environment conducive for the growth of young people.

He Guoqiang (front, C), member of the Standing Committee  of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China  (CPC) Central Committee, joins a panel discussion with  deputies to the Second Session of the 11th National  People's Congress (NPC) from south China's Hainan Province,  in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2009.  (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)

The government should strengthen the management of the Internet, radio and TV broadcasts, the publication market and campus environment to curb the spreading of "decadent, backward and vulgar" culture among the youth, Li said when joining a panel discussion with lawmakers from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.