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

Vice Premier Li Keqiang stressed the priority of education in his discussion with advisors from the education circle, saying education is the "strategic foundation" of the country's modernization.

He Guoqiang (2nd R), member of the Standing Committee of  the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)  Central Committee, meets with members of the 11th National  Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative  Conference (CPPCC) from the China Democratic National  Construction Association and the All-China Federation of  Industry and Commerce during the joint panel discussion in  Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2009. (Xinhua/Chen Shugen)

A better education system will benefit the people's well-being and all-round development and provide talent support for the country's economic and social drives, he said.

He Guoqiang, secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, called on non-public sectors of the economy to adapt to the market transformation, shift development mode and shoulder social responsibility by making more contributions.