Chinese government officials and economists conferred in Beijing
Tuesday to discuss the issue of the coordinated development between
China's urban and rural areas.
Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chinese
Vice-Premier Hui Liangyu attended the seminar.
Hui highlighted the importance of efforts in developing the
country's urban and rural areas comprehensively. He urged more
efforts to increase farmer's income, promote rural reform and
ensure grain safety.
Although the present situation in agriculture sector is
encouraging, Hui said the task remained an arduous one to ensure
the coordinated development in the long run.
Wang Zhongyu and Abdul'ahat Abdulrixit, vice-chairmen of the
CPPCC National Committee, also attended the seminar.
(Xinhua News Agency November 10, 2004)