Vice Premier: China´s economic development trend remains unchanged

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Source: | 03-22-2009 13:03

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang says the basic trend of the country's economic development has not changed despite challenges brought about by the global financial crisis.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang says the basic trend of the country's economic development has not changed despite challenges brought about by the global financial crisis. (CCTV.com)

He has also stressed that the crisis will mean an adjustment of policies.

The Chinese vice premier made the comments at the opening ceremony of this year's China's Development Forum on Sunday.

Li Keqiang, Chinese Vice Premier, said, "Currently, China's economic growth rate is still the fastest in the world. China is at a stage where its industrialization and urbanization is speeding up. The prospect for the domestic market is good. The Chinese economy has great room for development. China has ample manpower and plenty of funds. The Chinese government has made resolute decisions while facing challenges. Macro-economic policies have been adjusted quickly. The Chinese government has adopted a series of measures with the focus of tackling the financial crisis and maintaining steady and fast economic growth. These measures have yielded and will further yield positive effects. We have confidence and conditions, and are capable of maintaining China's economic stability."

Editor:Zhang Pengfei