Chinese leaders join political advisory discussions, calling for concerted efforts to combat crisis

In the discussion with advisors from the circles of economy and agriculture, Premier Wen Jiabao said the country need to make large-scale government investment and bring in more social and private funds as well.

Jia Qinglin (R), member of the Standing Committee of the  Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)  Central Committee and also chairman of the National  Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative  Conference (CPPCC), meets with members of the 11th National  Committee of the CPPCC from the religious circle during the  panel discussion in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2009.  (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

While the crisis demands stronger government macro-control, the role of the market mechanism should also be given a full play, he said.

Wen called for resolute and prompt government decisions in the face of the economic woes but stressed that officials must work according to the law and procedures.