Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao stressed in Beijing Sunday the
government's determination to advance reform and opening-up on the
eve of the 58th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of
China (PRC), two weeks ahead of the 17th National Congress of the
Communist Party of China (CPC).
At a reception in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
marking the anniversary, Wen cited the upcoming CPC congress, which
is proposed to convene on October 15, as "a congress of great
importance to be held at a time when China's reform and development
have entered a crucial stage."
"We are on a path of building socialism with distinctive Chinese
features, also a broad path to China's rejuvenation, development
and prosperity," Wen said.
The congress is expected to make strategic arrangements for the
overall advancement of China's reform and opening-up and socialist
modernization drive, as well as for the overall advancement of the
grand project of Party building.
The premier pointed out that China will become a prosperous,
democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious modern socialist
country if it adheres to the path of scientific development.
"We are confident that so long as we are committed to following
the path of building socialism with distinctive Chinese features
and reform and opening-up, we can surely build China into a modern
socialist country of prosperity, democracy, high ethical standards
and harmony," he said.
The central government will continue to work with Hong Kong and
Macao people to ensure their prosperity and stability, to work with
all the Taiwan compatriots to oppose and repulse separatist
activities for "Taiwan independence" and advance the great cause of
China's peaceful reunification, Wen said.
China will pursue peaceful development, continue to follow a
win-win opening-up policy to uphold world peace and advance common
development, Wen said.
At present were more than 1,500 Chinese and foreign personages,
including senior Chinese leaders Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo, Jia Qinglin, Zeng Qinghong, Wu Guanzheng, Li Changchun and Luo Gan.
(Xinhua News Agency October 1, 2007)
