Chinese Premier Wen
Jiabao Tuesday called for the relevant departments to boost the
economy of the northeastern industrial base through sustainable
development.
The rejuvenation of the northeastern industrial base has
progressed well, said Wen.
He said the reforms of state-owned enterprises should be
continued, while inspiring the growth of the private economic
sector and cooperation with other regions and neighboring
countries.
The Premier encouraged the former industrial base, also the
country's traditional granary, to develop modern agriculture and
step up the building of major grain commodities production
bases.
The structure of industry should be adjusted, acknowledged the
Premier, who urged the development of high-tech industry and the
service sector.
Meanwhile, a system for environment protection and ecological
compensation is also required, Wen said, calling for the
establishment of surveillance and warning systems for environment
protection in the northeastern
Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces.
The Premier also urged the local governments to take effective
measures to tackle the reemployment of laid-off workers and expand
the social insurance system for local needy residents at the
meeting.
(Xinhua News Agency June 7, 2006)
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