Premier Wen: Confidence is most important

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-13-2009 12:24

Following the closing of the NPC session, Premier Wen Jiabao took questions from the press. He stressed the importance of confidence in dealing with the global financial crisis. The premier also stressed the government's determination to achieve this year's economic and social development goals.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao gestures during a press conference  after the closing meeting of the Second Session of the 11th  National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the  People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2009. The  annual NPC session closed on Friday. (Xinhua Photo)

Questions relating to the economy dominated Premier Wen Jiabao's press conference at the Great Hall of the People on Friday.

As the impact of the global financial crisis was felt in the country, China's GDP growth rate dropped drastically over last year.