Top Chinese Legislator Urges Transformation of Economic Growth Pattern

Wu Bangguo (L), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, talks with a worker at Youngor Group in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 5, 2009. Wu paid an investigation tour to Zhejiang Province from Feb. 5 through 9. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)
China should promote the transformation of the pattern of its economic growth and upgrade domestic industry, said top legislator Wu Bangguo Monday.

Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the top legislature, made the remarks while visiting southeast China's Zhejiang Province.

He also urged local governments to ensure and improve living standards while maintaining stable, relatively rapid economic development.

Wu encouraged Zhejiang to promote its service industry and create more job opportunities. He also highlighted the importance of social insurance and other public welfare systems.

Wu Bangguo (2nd R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, talks with the family of Wang Mingji (2nd L) at his home in Yongfu Village, Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 6, 2009. Wu paid an investigation tour to Zhejiang Province from Feb. 5 through 9.