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Wen Jiabao calls for sustainable growth in China

Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged his successors to move towards a more economically and environmentally sustainable growth model, during an opening speech at China’s National People’s Congress. “Economic development is increasingly in conflict with resource conservation and environmental protection,” Wen said. “Unbalanced, unco-ordinated and unsustainable development remains a prominent problem [in China].” This article […]
Myriam Robin
Myriam Robin

Outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has urged his successors to move towards a more economically and environmentally sustainable growth model, during an opening speech at China’s National People’s Congress.

“Economic development is increasingly in conflict with resource conservation and environmental protection,” Wen said.

“Unbalanced, unco-ordinated and unsustainable development remains a prominent problem [in China].”

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