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Beijing says no uprising in China
[Iran Press TV] Following reports of protests in China, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has denied any similarities between the country and the crisis-hit states in the Middle East and North Africa.Wen told a news conference at the end of the country's annual legislative session that Beijing has closely watched popular uprisings in Middle Eastern countries, adding that drawing any comparison would be wrong. He said China faces a tough test in dealing with inflation and other hot-button issues. "Inflation is like a tiger, once it is set free it is very difficult to put it back in its cage," Wen added. He promised to curb the inflation which he previously warned could impact social stability. "Rising consumer and housing prices affect the immediate interests of the people and that is why the government has given top priority to curbing inflation." The Chinese premier said his government would give priority to cultural reform and economic development. China's economy is the world's second largest after the United States. It is also the world's fastest-growing major economy, with average growth rates of 10 percent for the past 30 years. China is the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods in the world. However, The ever-popular However... rising prices are especially worrisome because poor Chinese families spend up to half their income on food. This comes as in Egypt and Tunisia popular revolutions toppled western-backed autocratic regimes and triggered protest rallies in several Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Libya, Soddy Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and Yemen are among the countries hit by a wave of popular uprisings. Posted by: Fred 2011-03-15 |
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