Chinese Vice-Premier
Wen
Jiabao has urged local officials in southwest China's
Guizhou Province to focus on economic development and work
sincerely to serve the interests of the people.
Only in this way can the Communist Party of China (CPC) win support
from the large majority of the population, become more powerful,
keep pace with the times, and share a common destiny with the
Chinese people, he said.
Wen, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of
the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection
tour in underdeveloped Guizhou from November 21 to 24.
During his stay in the province, Wen Jiabao evaluated current
efforts to alleviate poverty very carefully, noting that developing
local economy and raising the living standard of the poor should be
given top priority.
He
visited local villages and talked with villagers to gather
information about issues such as farmers' income and the efforts to
reduce farmers' financial burdens.
The vice-premier praised small-loan scheme as an effective method
for assisting poor farmers.
(People's Daily November 25, 2002)