There are six major investment orientations for the central Chinese government in 2007, according to a report released recently by the Department of Fixed Assets Investment (DFAI)under the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). They comprise adjusting and optimizing production mix, directly improving rural production and living conditions; spurring a coordinated growth of socio-economy; energy-saving, environmental protection and ecological development; going in for major infrastructure projects; involving the life and property safety and vital interests; and independent innovation and the upgrading mix of other industries.

The information of www.gov.cn notes that the central government's investment for 2007 will base itself on building a harmonious socialist society; further readjusting and optimizing structures; directly enhancing input in improving rural production and living conditions, basic education and public health work and other social undertakings as well as input into the development of Western China. In the meanwhile, the central government investment should play its due part to the full in boosting coordinated development and strengthening weak links, improving resources and environmental conditions, accelerating the settlement of historical problems between urban and rural areas, between different regions and between economic and social development.

By People's Daily Online