The National Development and Reform Commission responds to eight hot spots, which are related to work and "basic clothing, housing and transportation"

　　Chinanews.com, March 6th (Chinanews Finance and Economics Xie Yiguan Shao Wanyun) How do you view the economic growth target of around 5%?

What is the price and employment situation this year?

How to play the pulling role of the "troika"?

How to ensure food security and energy security?

　　On the 6th, the State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on the theme of "Commitment from Authoritative Departments". Zhao Chenxin, Li Chunlin, and Yang Yinkai, deputy directors of the National Development and Reform Commission, attended and responded to many hot issues.

Talk about GDP

——The expected target of about 5% is in line with the trend of economic operation

　　The government work report puts forward the main expected development goals for this year, among which the GDP will grow by about 5%.

　　In Zhao Chenxin's view, the expected target of about 5% is in line with the trend of economic operation and the law of economic development, and it is also conducive to guiding all parties to pay more attention to improving the quality and efficiency of economic development, speeding up the construction of a new development pattern, and promoting high-quality development.

　　"We have made statistics and analysis. Among the 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, 27 provinces' expected goals are higher than the national level. Among them, 23 provinces are 5.5% or above. The development confidence and practical measures taken by various regions have created great opportunities for the realization of national goals. The conditions have been met and the foundation has been laid." Zhao Chenxin said.

Data map: A shopping center in Urumqi, Xinjiang.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Xin

talk about prices

——Confident and capable of realizing the expected target of CPI for the whole year

　　According to the government work report, the main expected target for the annual CPI is to increase by about 3%.

　　"This year, affected by multiple factors such as geopolitical conflicts and imported inflation risks, the domestic price operation still faces some uncertain and unstable factors." Li Chunlin said, but we must see that my country's grain has "nineteen years of continuous harvest". It has been maintained at more than 1.3 trillion catties of grain for many years, and a bumper harvest of grain is the biggest "ballast stone" for us to ensure stable prices.

　　"At the same time, the production capacity of hogs is reasonable and sufficient, the supply of commodities is sufficient, the energy security is strong, and the system of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices has been further improved. It can be said that the foundation for maintaining stable price operation is very solid. We are confident and capable of achieving the expected CPI target for this year. " said Li Chunlin.

talk about consumption

——Prediction that consumption will become the main driving force of economic growth this year

　　Final consumption is the persistent driving force of economic growth.

The national level has repeatedly emphasized that the restoration and expansion of consumption should be given higher priority.

　　Li Chunlin pointed out that judging from the consumption figures during the Spring Festival, my country's consumption has accelerated since the beginning of the new year.

At present, some uncertain factors restricting the release of consumption are gradually being eliminated. With the rapid release of consumption potential, the growth rate of major indicators in the consumption field in the first half of the year is expected to gradually pick up.

Looking forward to the whole year, consumption can become the main driving force of economic growth and better play its fundamental role in economic growth.

This is a prediction of the consumption situation this year.

　　"In the new year, we have a lot of policy tools in our policy toolbox to deal with the unfavorable factors that restrict consumption. We are confident and capable of ensuring the implementation of measures to promote consumption this year, and make consumption more efficient in the annual GDP growth rate of about 5%. Greater contribution." Li Chunlin said.

talk about investment

—— Further enhance the key role of investment in optimizing the supply structure

　　In terms of investment, Yang Yinkai said that this year, we will continue to do a good job in expanding effective investment, solidly promote the construction of major projects, effectively drive investment in the whole society through government investment and policy incentives, and focus on consolidating the good momentum of stable growth in infrastructure investment and manufacturing investment. Further enhance the key role of investment in optimizing the supply structure.

　　According to Yang Yinkai, we will focus on the following four aspects of work: first, focus on weak areas and weak links, and accelerate the construction of key areas; second, give full play to the role of various investment policy combinations, and coordinate the promotion of major project construction; third, strengthen project reserves , continue to improve the quality of the preliminary work of investment projects; fourth, further stimulate the vitality of private investment and continuously optimize the investment environment.

On January 29, in Fuzhou, Fujian, China Railway workers worked at the construction site of the Binhai Express Line.

Photo by Wang Dongming

Talk about foreign capital

——Encourage foreign experts to cultivate the Chinese market with a more open and inclusive attitude

　　"China's new characteristics of increasing the total amount of foreign investment and optimizing the structure fully demonstrate the 'vote of confidence' cast by global investors in China's development." Yang Yinkai said that in terms of attracting foreign investment this year, we will steadily expand rules, regulations, and management. , Standards and other institutional openings, strive to create a market-oriented, law-based, and international first-class business environment, and provide support for global investors to invest in China.

In terms of key tasks, it includes orderly promoting the opening up of telecommunications, the Internet, education, culture, medical care and other fields.

　　Yang Yinkai also emphasized that China has always been an "actionist" in implementing high-level opening-up, and we will encourage foreign experts to cultivate the Chinese market with a more open and inclusive attitude.

talk about employment

——The employment situation will be stable and improving

　　Employment is the biggest livelihood and the most basic livelihood.

Li Chunlin said that judging from this year's situation, the external environment has become more complex and severe. The number of domestic college graduates and urban employment demand have reached new highs. The expansion and quality of employment still face some pressure and challenges.

But we need to see that as the policies and measures for stabilizing growth, employment, and prices continue to take effect, and business entities such as enterprises resume development, the demand for labor will expand, jobs will increase, and the employment situation will be stable and positive.

　　"Last year we set a target of 11 million new jobs, but we actually achieved 12.06 million, which is 1 million more than the planned target. This year's target is about 12 million, which is 1 million more than last year's target. This fully reflects the Our confidence and determination to stabilize employment."

Data map: A scene of cultivated land in Hulunbuir.

Photo by Tian Linxin

Talk about food security

——The string of ensuring national food security cannot be relaxed for a moment

　　In recent years, the international grain market has fluctuated greatly, and food security has become a common concern.

　　Zhao Chenxin said that in general, my country has a solid foundation for grain supply and price stability, grain production has been bumper year after year, market regulation is constantly improving, the circulation system is safe and reliable, inventory is at a relatively high level, and the ability to deal with major natural disasters and public emergencies continues to improve. , the overall food security situation is good, and the food supply can meet the daily consumption of the people and the development needs of related industries.

　　However, Zhao Chenxin also pointed out that my country has a population of more than 1.4 billion, and solving the food problem is always the top priority in governing the country, and the string of ensuring national food security cannot be relaxed for a moment.

On the one hand, we will make every effort to do a good job in food production.

On the other hand, fully guarantee the market supply.

Talk about energy security

——Comprehensive measures to ensure the safe and stable supply of energy

　　Energy security is an important part of national security, and it is a typical "big country".

"Generally speaking, my country's energy security is guaranteed." Li Chunlin said that in 2023, the international energy supply and demand situation will still be complicated, with many uncertain factors; The contradiction between supply and demand still exists.

　　Li Chunlin said that in order to ensure energy supply and price stability, we will continue to strengthen the construction of energy production, supply, storage and sales systems on the basis of previous work, and comprehensively implement policies to ensure safe and stable energy supply.

The first is to increase energy production and supply; the second is to continue to consolidate energy reserves; the third is to maintain stable energy prices; the fourth is to resolutely guard the bottom line of energy consumption for people's livelihood.

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