Wednesday, May 22, 2013   

Wen points to lingering economic pain
(08-15 19:01)

China's economy is still facing big downward pressure and the foundation of a recovery is not yet solid, Premier Wen Jiabao said during a trip to coastal Zhejiang province, state radio said today.
Wen made the remarks when he met representatives of domestic and foreign companies during his two-day trip to assess the health of the world's second-biggest economy, Reuters reports.
Wen added that economic difficulties may last for a while and that the government must focus on employment in the meantime.
   
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