Chinese government priorities
A 26 January article from Xinhua sounds very much like a summary report of a U.S. State of the Union speech.- Is there anything here that reflects outside influences?
- Is there anything here that is controversial?
- What political purposes are served by making these statements and making them public?
- Is this a sign of transparency?
Premier Wen outlines priorities of gov't work in 2007
"China's Premier Wen Jiabao said on Friday that maintaining fast yet steady economic growth will be one of the major tasks of the government in 2007...
"Efforts should also be made to restructure the economy and change the economic growth pattern, enhance energy efficiency and environmental protection, continue reform, opening up and innovation, boost social development and solve the problems concerning the people's daily lives, Wen said..."Wen said the government should take measures to rationally control fixed assets investment, tighten the management of currency and credit, improve land control and management, and guard against excessive investment and loans.
"[He] also required government departments to work 'vigorously' to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the discharge of industrial waste...[and] said that all government departments must seriously implement the policies that aim to support and benefit farmers and improve macro-control of the grain market to ensure a stable grain output...
"Wen said measures should be taken to ensure supplies of coal, electricity, oil and gas...[and] improve social welfare work and ensure the basic necessities for people in poverty.
"He also stressed work safety, instructing government departments to take tough measures to prevent serious accidents and improve food and drug safety...
"The government needed to improve administrative capability and firmly fight corruption. 'Those who get involved in collusion with business people or trade power for money must by severely punished,' [he said]."
posted by Ken Wedding @ 8:20 AM
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