Chinese leaders join panel discussions

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Top legislator Wu Bangguo told the Shaanxi delegation that the NPC's work must concentrate on the major problems. He said it's also important to strengthen supervision and legislation.

Premier Wen Jiabao joined the delegation from Zhejiang Province. NPC deputies gave their views on promoting the private sector and increasing support for enterprises and education. Wen Jiabao said the private sector has an important role to play in tackling the financial crisis and he called for a level playing field for such companies.

During his talks with deputies from Jiangxi province, Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Jiangxi played a very important role in the development of China. He asked them to deal with issues related to people's livelihoods and urged them to create more job opportunities to ensure stable and rapid economic development.

Senior party official He Guoqiang joined a group discussion with deputies from Guizhou province. He pointed out that right now, China is facing difficult circumstances, so it is important to pay attention to people's well-being. He said all efforts should be made to maintain stability.

Another senior party official, Zhou Yongkang, talked with deputies from Henan province. He stressed that Henan was the province with the largest population and biggest number of migrant workers. He asked them to work on rural issues to build a new socialist countryside.

Editor:Liu Anqi