The world economy will continue to have a momentum of good development in 2006, in other words we have a favorable external environment.
SARS had an impact, but it didn't lead to a crisis in the economy.
Generally speaking, amid the slowing trend in the global economy in the first quarter, China's economic situation was good.
I continue to feel optimistic about the internal, fundamental factors (in China's economy).
The service sector was hard hit, growing just 0.8 percent.
(We) gave more weight to housing and medical insurance (prices)...and slightly less weight to food.
Obviously, China faces far greater employment pressure than any other countries.
Of course, there are some problems that need attention. Most importantly, the basis for increasing domestic demand is unstable, the level of difficulty for adjusting the economic structure is increasing and the world economy is slowing.
A reporter asked me, 'Which indicators are you most happy with?' I said without hesitation: the 9.7 million jobs.
China's economy won world recognition and came top of the class in 2005. I think China will be a star pupil again this year.
