Highlights of Premier Wen´s remarks at March 13 press conference

On foreign reserve, currency

-- "We lent such huge fund to the United States and of course we're concerned about the security of our assets and, to speak truthfully, I am a little bit worried."

-- On the foreign reserves issue, the first consideration is the national interest. But "we also have to consider the stability of the overall international financial system, as the two factors are interlinked."

-- Wen says no country in the world has the right to put pressure on the devaluation or appreciation of the Chinese currency.

On increased contribution to IMF

-- Wen advocates that member countries of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should shoulder responsibilities jointly in accordance with their quotas.

-- Any country's increase of its contribution to the IMF should be considered in the light of their own situations and be based on the voluntary principle.

On support for Hong Kong, Macao

-- Within this year a supplement agreement to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) will be signed, which will further increase the access to the mainland market for the services sector in Hong Kong.

-- Construction of the proposed bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macao, and Zhuhai will start before the end of this year.

-- "The motherland will always provide the strongest support for Hong Kong and Macao."