BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged on Friday to make every effort to improve people's livelihood and uphold social equality and justice.
"We will continue to give top priority to improving people's livelihood in all our endeavors and address pressing issues directly affecting people's interests," said the premier when addressing a reception marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
He vowed to maintain general price stability as well as to implement policies for regulating the real estate market and plans for building government-subsidized housing.
"We will tighten supervision over workplace safety and food and drug safety, improve the social security system, protect the environment and ensure that people live happy and secure lives with greater dignity," he said.
