Public Input Sought on 10th Five-Year Plan
 

Premier Zhu Rongji yesterday concluded a week of meetings in Beijing to receive public input into the proposals of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-05) for National Economic and Social Development.

The proposals, approved by the Fifth Plenum of the 15th CPC Central Committee last October, have been open for public comment.

The premier held meetings on Monday, Tuesday and yesterday to hear the opinions of a variety of delegates from the science, technology, health, culture, education, sports and business sectors.

Most participants said they were satisfied with the fundamentals of the proposals.

They said the proposed plan analyzes the nation's existing problems and sets out a clear vision for the next five years.

Development is the most important principle that should direct governmental policies, and it is the key to resolving all problems facing China.

Rapid economic development must be maintained to solve the problems existing in society, they said.

The participants raised concerns about agriculture and the level of farmers' income, economic structural readjustment, the reform of State-owned-enterprises, the western development strategy, technological advancement and democratic and legislative reforms.

The premier expressed his appreciation for the participants' input and said all suggestions would be carefully considered.

Zhu also exchanged ideas with the participants on how to establish a social security system and increase the development of western areas of China.

(China Daily 02/10/2001)

 
   
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