On the afternoon of January 20, Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, chaired a symposium with experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from sectors such as education, science and technology, culture, health, and sports, to solicit their opinions and suggestions on the Draft Government Work Report.

At the symposium, Zhang Hui, Ren Shaobo, Liu Jun, Liang Wenfeng, Wei Hongxing, Chen Xuedong, Chen Hongyan, Du Bin, Zou Jingyuan, etc. spoke in turn. Everyone believed that in the face of the complex and severe situation last year, with increasing external pressure and more internal difficulties, our country strengthened macro - regulation and continuously introduced innovative policies and measures. The economy achieved relatively rapid growth, new progress was made in various undertakings, and market expectations and public confidence were effectively boosted. These achievements did not come easily. In addition, based on their respective fields, they put forward opinions and suggestions on solving current development problems and doing a good job in the government's work this year.

After listening carefully to everyone's speeches, Li Qiang pointed out that in the past year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, the whole country forged ahead with perseverance and overcame difficulties. The economic operation was generally stable and showed progress amidst stability. The main development goals and tasks for the whole year were successfully completed, and high - quality development was advanced steadily. The foundation for "stability" became more solid, and the momentum for "progress" continued to grow. At the same time, it should be noted that China's development still faces many difficulties and challenges. In particular, the uncertainties and instabilities in the external environment are on the rise. We need to accurately understand the situation and be good at turning crises into opportunities. China has comprehensive advantages in systems, markets, industries, and talents. The basic trend of the long - term positive development of the economy has not changed and will not change. As long as we unswervingly do our own things well, we will surely promote the stable and healthy development of China's economy.

Li Qiang emphasized that we should fully implement the decision - making and deployment of the CPC Central Committee and achieve new results in promoting high - quality development. We should implement a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy. The fiscal policy should take the initiative to take effect in advance and form actual expenditures as soon as possible. The monetary policy should maintain ample liquidity and promote the full flow of funds to the real economy. We should pay attention to the coordination and cooperation of policies to provide strong policy support for meeting challenges and promoting development. At the same time, closely monitor changes in the domestic and international situations, adjust policy measures in a timely manner, and enrich and improve the policy toolbox. We should further deepen reform and expand opening - up, break through blockages and bottlenecks to strengthen the domestic big cycle, create a first - class business environment, stimulate the vitality of various business entities, and orderly expand independent and unilateral opening - up. We should use scientific and technological innovation to promote the transformation of old and new growth drivers, concentrate efforts on breaking through key core technologies and cutting - edge technologies, accelerate the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and strive to cultivate more new economic growth points. We should make greater efforts to ensure and improve people's livelihood, promote the increase of residents' income and reduction of burdens, and improve the quality of life.

Li Qiang hoped that everyone would make efforts and start businesses in their respective fields. At the same time, they should actively reflect social conditions and public opinions, put forward more policy suggestions, and contribute wisdom and strength to advancing Chinese - style modernization.

Wu Zhenglong participated in the symposium.

The Draft Government Work Report has simultaneously solicited opinions from various regions and departments.（Outlook New Era）