Source: China Daily/Xinhua

03-05-2009 09:43

Special Report:   2009 NPC & CPPCC Sessions
Special Report:   Global Financial Crisis

State leaders joined panel discussions with the country's political advisors yesterday, calling for concerted efforts to pull through the global financial crisis, which is unfolding its impact on the country's economy.

All parties, organizations, social strata and ethnic groups should unite to overcome difficulties, President Hu Jintao said in a discussion with members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

He called on all Chinese people to stand together and "bravely move forward" even though difficulties were in sight.

"This year is of pivotal importance for the country to combat the financial crisis, maintain a steady and relatively rapid economic growth, promote people's well-being and ensure stability, " Hu told political advisors from the China Association for Promoting Democracy and the China Democratic League, two non-communist parties.

He also urged political advisors to "actively" offer suggestions for the country's development.

In a discussion with advisors from the circles of economy and agriculture, Premier Wen Jiabao said the country needed large-scale government investment as well as more social and private funds.

While the global economic crisis demands stronger government macro-control, the role of the market mechanism should also be given a full play, he said.