China News Service, Beijing, March 13th. On the morning of March 13th, after the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended a press conference and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
"Eating reforms and taking the road of openness", the Chinese economy is "growing wind and waves, and the future can be expected", "The demographic dividend has not disappeared, and the talent dividend is taking shape" "Everything you encounter when sitting in the office is a problem. is the way"...
During the question-and-answer period of more than an hour, Li Qiang answered a series of questions from 10 journalists about China's economy, opening up, rural revitalization, and the government's own construction, with a huge amount of information!
On March 13, the first session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Jianli
Talking about the new government's policy goals
——Truly achieve what the people expect and the government can do
Talking about the goals of the new government, Li Qiang said that we must always keep in mind the word "people" in front of the people's government at all times, and handle every practical matter of people's livelihood in a down-to-earth manner.
"Objectively speaking, the vast majority of ordinary people don't stare at how much GDP has increased every day. They care more about housing, employment, income, education, medical treatment, ecological environment and other specific things around them. The government's work is to be close to the actual situation of ordinary people. Feel to plan and promote, and truly achieve what the people hope for and what the government can do.”
He said that now, our development is more about solving the problem of "is it there?" In the next step, we need to pay more attention to solving the problem of "whether it is good or not", especially improving the ability of technological innovation, building a modern industrial system, and promoting the green transformation of the development mode. wait.
Li Qiang said that in the historical process of promoting Chinese-style modernization and realizing the second centenary goal, it is still necessary to "eat reforms and take an open road."
Talk about economic growth target
——The Chinese will not be overwhelmed by any difficulties
With regard to China's economic growth target for this year, Li Qiang said that there are several combinations to be achieved: one is a combination of macro policies, the other is a combination of expanding demand, the third is a combination of reform and innovation, and the fourth is a combination of preventing and defusing risks. fist.
These combination boxings all have their specific connotations, and some of them will be continuously enriched, adjusted and perfected according to the needs of practice.
"China's development does have many advantages. For example, the market is huge, the industrial system is complete, human resources are abundant, and the foundation for development is solid. More importantly, the system has significant advantages. When it comes to difficulties, everyone has difficulties, and our difficulties this year are also No less, but think about it, when and in what year will there be no difficulties? We have always achieved new development through overcoming difficulties.”
Li Qiang said that the stories that Chinese people of our generation have heard the most since they were young are Dayu's water control, Yu Gong's removal of mountains, Jingwei's reclamation, Kuafu's day-by-day and so on. With the spirit of self-improvement, we Chinese will not be overwhelmed by any difficulties.
Regarding the prospect of China's economy, Li Qiang summed it up in eight words: "Changing the wind and cleaving the waves, the future can be expected."
On March 13, the first session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xin
On the Development of Private Economy
——The private economy must have a bright future
Regarding the development of the private economy, Li Qiang said that the development environment of the private economy will become better and better, and the development space will become larger and larger.
He said that we will vigorously create a market-oriented, legalized and internationalized business environment at a new starting point, treat enterprises of all types of ownership equally, protect the property rights of enterprises and the rights and interests of entrepreneurs in accordance with the law, promote fair competition among various business entities, and support private enterprises. grow.
From the perspective of development space, China has a super-large-scale market demand, and there are still many new fields and tracks to be explored, all of which contain huge development opportunities.
The private economy must be promising.
"I can't help but think of the "four thousand" spirit created when Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places developed individual and private economies and township enterprises. Although the mode and form of entrepreneurship have undergone great changes, the entrepreneurial spirit of overcoming difficulties and obstacles at that time is always needed.”
talk about employment
——The most fundamental one is to rely on economic development
Talking about the topic of employment, Li Qiang said that employment is the foundation of people's livelihood, and the most fundamental way to solve the employment problem is to rely on economic development.
He introduced that we will fully implement the employment priority strategy, further increase policy support in employment services, skills training, etc., take multiple measures to stabilize and expand jobs, and support and standardize the development of new employment forms.
The number of college graduates this year is expected to be 11.58 million. From the perspective of employment, there will be certain pressure, but from the perspective of development, it will be injected with vigorous vitality.
We will further expand employment channels and help young people better realize their life value through labor and struggle.
On March 13, the first session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yue Yuewei
Talk about Negative Population Growth
——The "demographic dividend" has not disappeared, and the "talent dividend" is taking shape
"Our country's population growth has turned from positive to negative. Some people worry that the demographic dividend will disappear. I don't think it's that simple."
Li Qiang said that the demographic dividend depends not only on the total quantity, but also on the quality, not only on the population, but also on talents.
my country has a labor force of nearly 900 million, and the new labor force exceeds 15 million every year. Abundant human resources are still China's outstanding advantages.
More importantly, the number of people receiving higher education in my country has exceeded 240 million, and the average number of years of education for newly added labor has reached 14 years.
It can be said that our "demographic dividend" has not disappeared, the "talent dividend" is taking shape, and the development momentum is still strong.
Talking about the delayed retirement policy, he said that it will be carefully studied, fully demonstrated, and will be launched at an appropriate time.
Talking about epidemic prevention and control
——Develop and improve epidemic response plans under different scenarios
Regarding the issue of epidemic prevention and control, Li Qiang said that it took less than two months for China, a large country with a large population and unbalanced development, to achieve a smooth transition in epidemic prevention and control, and quickly restore normal economic and social order, which is remarkable. of.
Practice has proved that my country's various strategies and measures for epidemic prevention and control are completely correct, and the effectiveness of prevention and control is huge.
He said that the current risk of the spread of the new crown epidemic still exists. We will conduct timely research and judgment, make predictions and early warnings, and formulate and improve epidemic response plans under different scenarios, continue to strengthen the construction of the medical and health service system, accelerate the research and development of vaccines and drugs, and strengthen cooperation. Cooperation and coordination of the international community to jointly safeguard human health and well-being.
Talk about cross-strait exchanges
——Let more Taiwan compatriots and enterprises come to the mainland, and they can integrate and develop well
Li Qiang said that compatriots on both sides of the strait are one family, blood is thicker than water, and broken bones are connected with tendons.
On the basis of the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus", we will continue to promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. We must allow more Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises to come to the mainland. They are not only willing to come, but also able to integrate and develop well .
"At present, it is everyone's common expectation to realize normal exchanges between compatriots on both sides of the strait as soon as possible and restore normal cooperation in various fields, and we need to work together."
On March 13, the first session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jie
Talking about Rural Revitalization and Food Security
——Rural revitalization should highlight three key words
Li Qiang said that China is a large agricultural country, and there are still nearly 500 million people living in rural areas.
When talking about rural revitalization, he used three key words:
One is comprehensive.
Not only to develop the economy, but to fully demonstrate the economic value, ecological value, social value, and cultural value of the countryside.
The second is the characteristics.
China has a vast territory. "Ten miles have different styles, and hundreds of miles have different customs." It is necessary to adapt measures to local conditions, create unique rural features, protect and inherit regional culture and local culture, and cannot be the same in every village.
The third is reform.
To promote rural revitalization by deepening rural reforms, farmers are the main body of rural revitalization, and their enthusiasm must be fully mobilized to actively participate in reforms and better share the fruits of reform and development.
When it comes to food security, Li Qiang said, "I would like to say something to the farmers here. All the government's policies to support food production will only increase and not decrease. We encourage everyone to grow more food and ensure that the rice bowls of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people are firmly established. In my own hands."
talk about opening up
——The door will be opened wider and wider, the environment will be better and better, and the service will be better and better
Li Qiang said that this year marks the 45th anniversary of China's reform and opening up. Reform and opening up has developed China and also affected the world.
"The vast majority of foreign-funded enterprises are still optimistic about the development prospects in China. Last year, China actually used more than 189 billion US dollars of foreign capital, a record high, an increase of nearly 50 billion US dollars from three years ago. This shows that China is still a global investment highland."
He said that this year, we will also align with high-standard international economic and trade rules and further expand opening up.
China will open its door wider and wider, the environment will be better and better, and the service will be better and better.
An open China welcomes everyone to invest and start a business.
Talk about Sino-US relations
——Containment and suppression are not beneficial to anyone
Regarding Sino-US relations, Li Qiang said that what is important now is to translate a series of important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and President Biden during their meeting in November last year into practical policies and concrete actions.
"In the past few years, some people in the United States have been hyping the theory of 'decoupling' between the two countries. Sometimes it is very hot, but I don't know how many people can really benefit from this hype."
Li Qiang introduced that last year, the trade volume between China and the United States reached nearly 760 billion US dollars, a record high.
The economies of China and the U.S. have me and me, and both have benefited from each other's development.
He said that China and the United States can and should cooperate.
There is great potential for Sino-US cooperation.
Containment and suppression are of no benefit to anyone.
On March 13, the first session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong attended.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Bin
Talking about the government's self-construction
——When you sit in the office, you encounter problems, but when you go deep into the grassroots, you see solutions
Regarding the self-construction of the government, Li Qiang introduced that taking the new round of government institutional reform as an opportunity, we will effectively strengthen the self-construction of the government, further transform functions, improve efficiency, and improve work style.
Focus on four things: Daxing the style of investigation and research, solidly promoting administration according to law, improving creative execution capabilities, and resolutely guarding the bottom line of integrity.
"I have been working in the local area for a long time, and I have a deep feeling: when I sit in the office, I encounter problems, and when I go to the grassroots, I see solutions. Learn from the people, learn from the people, and truly help the grassroots solve practical problems. Especially young comrades who have worked in large institutions for a long time must go deep into the grassroots, get into the grassroots, and be more down-to-earth.”
"Government departments and public servants at all levels must have a sense of service and development, especially when performing approval and management functions, they cannot just step on the brakes and not the accelerator; they cannot set up roadblocks and road signs; they must do more The value judgment of 'should it be done' should not simply be a technical judgment of 'can it be done'. We must resolutely oppose all formalism and bureaucracy, and truly be a creative executor." (End)