Premier Wen Jiabao meets press Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao answers questions during a press conference after the closing meeting of the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC)  in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2009. Photo Gallery>>> Highlights of Premier Wen's remarks at March 13 press conference         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met the press Friday after the annual session of the National People's Congress concluded.  Following are highlights of Wen's remarks:   >>> === On Economy === Premier: Confidence still we need most to implement economic stimulus package        BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday reiterated that confidence is still what China needs to carry out its all-around economic stimulus package, which has justbeen approved by the national legislature.  >>> China's stimulus package plan not fully understood: Chinese Premier       BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that China's stimulus package plan was not fully understood by the world.     "Rumors and misunderstanding set the world stock market on a roller coaster ride," Wen told reporters after the National People's Congress closed its annual session.    >>> China ready to put forward new stimulus package: Premier           BEIJING, March 13  (Xinhua) -- China is fully prepared for even worsen conditions and is ready to put forward new stimulus package, said Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday.  >>> Chinese Premier says hard to achieve 8% growth         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday said the country has difficulty in achieving the goal of an 8 percent economic growth in 2009, but it is possible with "considerable efforts."  >>> Premier: China's fiscal decifit under control         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China's fiscal deficit is under control and the government's debt level is safe, said Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday.   >>> 1.18 trln yuan from central gov't is totally new investment in China's stimulus package: Premier          BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The 1.18 trillion yuan from the central government is totally new investment in China's stimulus package, said Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday.  >>> Chinese Premier worries about safety of Chinese assets in U.S.          BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday he is "a little bit worried" about the safety of Chinese assents in the United States.    >>> Premier Wen  rejects pressure on yuan's devaluation or appreciation          BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that no country in the world has the right to put pressure on the devaluation or appreciation of the Chinese currency, and the requirement for the devaluation of the yuan does not fit the country's current situation.   >>> Premier Wen: Increasing contribution to IMF not matter of a single country          BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday to increase the contribution to the International Monetary Fund is not the matter of a single country.   >>> China to speed up economic, political reforms amid crisis         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China will not slow down but speed up reforming its economic and political systems against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday.   >>> China's society stable despite job losses: Premier         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The society in China remained stable despite a gloomy employment situation amid the global financial crisis, said Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday.   >>> Chinese Premier stresses role of SMEs in boosting employment         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here Friday stressed the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in boosting the job market.  >>> Premier Wen: Investment plans in China's stimulus package fully debated, to be transparent           BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- All investment plans in China's four-trillion yuan stimulus package have been fully debated, and would be open for public supervision, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday.  >>> === On Tibet === Premier: Dalai Lama can never deny what he said         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The Dalai Lama can change his course, but he can never deny what he has said in the past, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday.   >>> Talks may continue if Dalai Lama sincere: Premier         Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that talks between the central government and the Dalai Lama may continue if he is sincere and really gives up his separatist attempt.   >>>       Premier Wen says China's policy on Tibet right         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The stability in and constant progress made by Tibet is proof that China's policy on the region was right, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday.  >>> === On Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan === Chinese Premier pledges support to Hong Kong, Macao in tackling crisis     BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday promised that the central government would employ several measures to help Hong Kong and Macao tackle the ongoing financial crisis. >>> China Premier: Hong Kong's service sector to have more access to mainland market         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese premier Wen Jiabao said on Friday that within this year a supplement agreement to the CEPA between the mainland and Hong Kong will be signed, which will further increase the access to the mainland market for the services sector in Hong Kong.  >>> Premier: Mainland willing to consult on Taiwan's participation in int'l organizations         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that Chinese mainland was "willing to have consultations" for Taiwan's participation in international organizations.   >>> Premier promises quick implemnetation of yuan settlement in HK           BEIJING, March, 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier said here Friday that a plan for the settlement of trade in the yuan has been formulated and the central government will see to it that the plan will be carried out as quickly as possible once it is approved by the State Council, or Cabinet.  >>> Chinese Premier says would "crawl to Taiwan" even if he could not walk         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday expressed strong desire to go to Taiwan for a visit, saying he would crawl to the island even if he could not walk at old age.   >>> China Premier: bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai to be built this year         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Friday that the construction of the bridge connecting HongKong, Macao, and Zhuhai will start before the end of this year.   >>> === On International Issues=== Wen to meet DPRK premier on bilateral, int'l issues         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that he would have in-depth discussions with the premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Yong Il soon in Beijing.   >>> Chinese Premier calls for cooperation among SCO members against financial crisis         BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday that member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) should enhance cooperation to jointly deal with the financial crisis.  >>> Chinese premier wants France to clarify attitude toward Tibet-related issues       BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that China hopes the French side would show its clear-cut attitude toward Tibet-related issues to help recover relations between China and France as quickly as possible.  >>> Premier: G20 meeting should address woes of developing countries     BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Assistance to developing countries, especially the least developed countries, should be among top concerns of the upcoming G20 meeting in London, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday. >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------- Premier Wen delivers gov't work report     Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a government work report during the opening meeting of the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC), March 5, 2009.         BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will be able to achieve the economic growth target of about 8 percent in 2009, if proper policies and measures are taken, said Premier Wen Jiabao in his government work report to the parliament's annual session Thursday.          "As long as we adopt the right policies and appropriate measures and implement them effectively, we will be able to achieve this target," Wen told the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC).  >>>        ¡õ  Highlights of Premier Wen's gov't work report>>> Chinese premier calls for further reforms, opening up to tackle crisis Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (front R) joins a panel discussion with deputies to the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) from north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2009. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang) Photo Gallery>>>          BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao said here Tuesday China must deepen reforms and further open up as the country tackles economic woes.       The policy of reform and opening up is the key choice that determines the future of China in the contemporary era and the country's powerful weapon in fighting the global financial crisis, said Wen when joining a panel discussion with lawmakers from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.    >>>  Premier Wen calls for support to private companies amid global downturn       BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday called for greater support to private companies amid the global financial crisis.       The government should give greater support to not only state-owned enterprises but private companies "as long as they can boost economic development and create jobs", said Wen when joining lawmakers from the eastern Zhejiang Province in a panel discussion during the annual parliament session.    >>>  Chinese Premier goes online, facing barrage of tough questions with honest heart  Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao holds an online chat with netizens jointly hosted by the central government website and Xinhua website in Beijing, China, Feb. 28, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Photo Gallery>>>        BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao jumped in his first ever online chat on Saturday afternoon, facing questions from nearly 300,000 netizens and mobile phone users ranging from unemployment, wealth gap, social justice to democracy.      "I don't expect myself to answer every question well, but I am here with a sincere heart and speak honestly," Wen said during the two-hour-long chat jointly run by the central government web site www.gov.cn and the Xinhua News Agency web site www.xinhuanet.com .   >>>    Editor:  Chris Wu