Advising on China´s political agenda

------Soure:Xinhua

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03-08-2006 14:33

On the sidelines of the CPPCC session, Mao Xuzhi takes a look at what some of the country's top economists are saying.

These CPPCC members are part of the think-tank for China's economy. They do not represent any industries or governmental departments, but the pool of their wisdom is playing a critical role for governmental decisions.

A leading economist noted that 4 obstacles are hindering the smooth shift of China's economic growth mode.

CPPCC member Wu Jinglian said: "The four obstacles are the excessive power of governments at all levels in distributing resources, the pursuit of 'political achievements' by some officials, the pressure of taxation and financial revenues on industrial output, and the distorted pricing system for key means of production and resources."

On the concept of a new socialist countryside, another economist says the government must invest more in rural areas. He says rural stability is fundamental to China's social harmony.

CPPCC member Lin Yifu said: "Only when the rural economy is more developed and enjoys a cleaner environment and there is a higher standard of living, can the entire Chinese population share the economic benefits of social development."

Other hot issues debated at the press conference include the construction of an innovation-oriented country, the overheated rise in real estate prices, and the CPPCC's role in China's 11th 5-year development program.

China's political advisors come from 34 fields. Some of them are key drafters of China's next 5-year social and economic development plan. Their voices and suggestions will play a vital role before the final version of the plan is passed by China's top legislature.

Editor:Wang