REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL AND LOCAL BUDGETS FOR 2000 AND ON THE DRAFT CENTRAL AND LOCAL BUDGETS FOR 2001

(Delivered at the Fourth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress on March 6, 2001)

Xiang Huaicheng

Minister of Finance

Fellow Deputies,

I have been entrusted by the State Council to submit a report on the implementation of the central and local budgets for 2000 and on the draft central and local budgets for 2001 for your examination and approval, and also for suggestions and comments from members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

I. Implementation of the Central and Local Budgets for 2000

II. The Draft Central and Local Budgets for 2001

III. Deepening Financial Reform, Strengthening Financial Management, Handling Financial Affairs in Strict Accordance with the Law and Promoting Economic and Social Development

 

Fellow Deputies,

The financial work this year is arduous. Let us rally closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Jiang Zemin at its core, hold high the great banner of Deng Xiaoping Theory, adhere to the Party's basic line, acquire a clear understanding of the situation and our tasks, focus on priorities, forge ahead and work hard with great confidence to ensure the successful implementation of the budget for this year.