China's goal is to recover and thrive first amid the financial crisis.

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Premier of the State Council **visited Jiangsu to inspect work there, stating that it is necessary to build confidence, face challenges head-on, and recover and thrive as soon as possible amid the financial crisis. Please listen to the reports sent by Central Radio journalists Zhang Huajie and Yang Ming: Half a year ago, **visited Jiangsu to investigate the economic situation there. This time, whenever he visited a company, the word he mentioned most often was “confidence”. At Jinling Petrochemical Company, **he said to everyone, \"I’m here in Jiangsu once again. I can see that the economy and enterprises in Jiangsu still face difficulties, but I’m feeling better than last time.\" Why? There have been significant changes in the mental outlook of leaders and employees in enterprises. It has been half a year since we addressed the financial crisis, and it can be said that the policy measures we have adopted have achieved initial results. Although the effect is not yet significant, it boosts our confidence in overcoming difficulties. With confidence, we gain the courage and the means to surmount the challenges that arise on our path forward. ” 　　At the evening discussion with company executives, **said that the economic situation in December was better than expected; there were signs of improvement in certain economic indicators, sales for some companies started to rise, inventory levels began to decrease, and electricity consumption started to increase. 　　“I say that leaders must have confidence in development, businesses must have confidence in investment, residents must have confidence in consumption, and the entire nation must have confidence in the future of **. ” 　　Over the past six months or so, **visited various provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities to conduct research and provide guidance on economic performance. In July, visits were made to Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Guangdong; in August to Ningxia, in September to Tianjin, in October to Guangxi, in November to Zhejiang, again to Guangdong and Shanghai, and in December to Chongqing. I went to Shandong on New Year’s Day this year. Whenever they go to a place, the word they mention most often is still “confidence”. 　　“I am determined to travel around, constantly talking about confidence, and keeping talking until we overcome the difficulties brought about by this financial crisis and our economy recovers. I knew this day would come eventually. ” 　　Just having confidence isn’t enough; methods are also needed. **It is indicated that a series of measures will also be introduced **before** the end of this year. 　　“The package plan formulated by the central government consists of three plans. Of course, they are mainly the ten major measures aimed at expanding domestic demand to boost economic growth. The core of these ten measures is to implement proactive fiscal policies and loose monetary policies, particularly by using substantial fiscal investment to drive economic development. The second plan is to formulate adjustment and revitalization plans for key industries that are highly interrelated, have long industrial chains, and have a profound impact on the national economy. Thirdly, it involves accelerating the development and advancing ahead of schedule those of the six major projects outlined in our original medium- to long-term plan for science and technology, which require an investment of 600 billion yuan, and which are closely linked to current economic development, so as to provide scientific and technological support. ” 　　**It was also stated that whether it is central government policies, local policies, or measures formulated by enterprises, they must be implemented promptly, thoroughly, and to the end, without giving up halfway. 　　“Our goal in China is to be the first to recover and thrive amidst this financial crisis. We must have this belief and determination! ”