2000 Archive

• Full Text of Premier Zhu's Press Conference
  Premier Zhu Rongji met the press at the Great Hall of the People Thursday afternoon. The following is the full text based on recordings.
• Premier Zhu Rongji Meets Press
  Premier Zhu Rongji met the press, sponsored by the just-concluded Fourth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress, at the Great Hall of the People Thursday afternoon. The premier answered questions on domestic and international issues.
• Paper Hails Success of NPC Session
  People's Daily, hails the Fourth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress (NPC), which ended Thursday, as a session of " democracy, pragmatism, unity and drive-inspiration."
• New 5-Year Plan, Zhu's Report Approved with Amendments
  The Fourth Session of the National People's Congress (NPC) passed the Outline of the Tenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2001- 2005) and Premier Zhu Rongji's report on the outline at the closing session Thursday after they have been revised according to the opinions of NPC deputies.
• Seven Percent Growth Rate Attainable: Economists
  Chinese economists said Thursday that the annual 7 percent economic growth rate set for the next five years is feasible and attainable, and that it will spur the Chinese Government to give top priority to improving the quality and efficiency of economic development.
• NPC Session Ends, Endorsing Blueprint for Five-Year Development
  The Fourth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress (NPC) endorsed the outline of China's 2001-2005 development plan and Premier Zhu Rongji's report on the outline at its closing plenary meeting Thursday.
• China to Make Millionaires out of Intellectuals
  Tens of millions of Chinese are crazy about lottery amid eager expectations to become millionaires overnight. However, very few intellectuals are reportedly following suit, as a more practical channel has unfolded before them: to make a fortune by knowledge.
• Training of Young Cadres a Long-term Strategic Task: Commentary
  Cadres are a decisive factor in realizing the magnificent blueprint of the 10th Five-year Plan; attainment of the third-step strategic goal requires the training of a large batch of young cadres, which is a long-term strategic task.
• Lawmakers Stress Arrangement for Redundant Workers
  Lawmakers from China's largest industrial city of Shanghai stressed the importance of redirecting redundant workers during the restructuring drive.
• Four Elected Members of NPC Standing Committee
  The fifth plenary meeting of the Fourth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress, convened Thursday morning, elected four people as members of the NPC Standing Committee.


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