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Wen Jiabao (simplified Chinese: 温家宝; traditional Chinese: 溫家寶; pinyin: Wēn Jiābǎo; Wade-Giles: Wen Chia-pao) (born 15 September 1942) is the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, leading the country's cabinet. He also serves as a member of its Leading Party Members' Group and Secretary of the Financial Work Committee of the CPC Central Committee. Since taking office in 2003, Wen, ranked third in the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China hierarchy, has been a key part of the fourth generation of leadership in the Communist Party of China.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, a worker walks at a Petrochina storage base in Suining, in southwest China's Sichuan province. China has set up a government agency headed by Premier Wen Jiabao to better coordinate energy policy, as the world's second-largest power consumer faces growing domestic demand and struggles with shortages. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, a worker walks at a Petrochina storage base in Suining, in southwest China's Sichuan province. China has set up a government agency headed by Premier Wen Jiabao to better coordinate energy policy, as the world's second-largest power consumer faces growing domestic demand and struggles with shortages. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) is greeted by China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) is greeted by China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) shows his diary to China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) shows his diary to China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) meets with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) meets with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) poses with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) poses with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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Austrian President Heinz Fischer, left, is greets by China's Premier Wen Jiabao, before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.

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Austrian President Heinz Fischer, left, is greets by China's Premier Wen Jiabao, before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Chinese top leaders, including President Hu Jintao, center in front row, and Premier Wen Jiabao, fourth left in front row, bow during a ceremony held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, bidding farewell to the eight peacekeeping police officers killed in last week's earthquake in Haiti.

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Chinese top leaders, including President Hu Jintao, center in front row, and Premier Wen Jiabao, fourth left in front row, bow during a ceremony held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, bidding farewell to the eight peacekeeping police officers killed in last week's earthquake in Haiti.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) greets Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) greets Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) talks with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) talks with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hand with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hand with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle before a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound on January 15, 2010 in Beijing, China.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right speaks next to Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle during a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing, China, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right speaks next to Germany's Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle during a meeting at the Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing, China, Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, a man works at a scooter factory in Wuhan, in central China's Hubei province. Chinese premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, a man works at a scooter factory in Wuhan, in central China's Hubei province. Chinese premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, employees assemble electric bikes at a factory in Wuhan, in central China's Hubei province. Chinese premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, employees assemble electric bikes at a factory in Wuhan, in central China's Hubei province. Chinese premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, shows the way to Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, shows the way to Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.

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A man sells fruit candies next to a closed restaurant in Beijing, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. China's premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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A man sells fruit candies next to a closed restaurant in Beijing, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. China's premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers use trolley move furniture at a residential and office building in Beijing, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers use trolley move furniture at a residential and office building in Beijing, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers smash walls to collect bricks while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers smash walls to collect bricks while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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A migrant worker warms his hands while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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A migrant worker warms his hands while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers push down a brick wall while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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Workers push down a brick wall while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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A worker, left, smashes brick walls while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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A worker, left, smashes brick walls while dismantling houses to make way for real estate projects in Beijing, China, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. China's premiere Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's banks should lend less, reflecting concern that a credit surge this year to support Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus might be driving dangerous overinvestment that could leave lenders with bad loans if unneeded projects fail.

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"I don't think those [sanctions] would be warranted."


Robert Gibbs Feb 02 2010 8:58 AM from Mail & Guardian Online

"Stability is enhanced by contact between our military and a greater understanding of each other's strategies, so I hope that if there is a downturn, that it will be a temporary one and that we can get back to strengthening this..."


Robert Gates Feb 02 2010 8:58 AM from Mail & Guardian Online

"The economic situation at home and abroad remains complex, with increased uncertainty in the international market. There are still problems of imbalances and unsustainable development in China's economy"


Wen Jiabao Feb 02 2010 3:06 AM from China Daily

"Energy security has become a serious problem, second only to food security"


Manmohan Singh Feb 02 2010 1:08 AM from China Daily
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In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, a worker walks at a Petrochina storage base in Suining, in southwest China's Sichuan province. China has set up a government agency headed by Premier Wen Jiabao to better coordinate energy policy, as the world's second-largest power consumer faces growing domestic demand and struggles with shortages. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, a worker walks at a Petrochina storage base in Suining, in southwest China's Sichuan province. China has set up a government agency headed by Premier Wen Jiabao to better coordinate energy policy, as the world's second-largest power consumer faces growing domestic demand and struggles with shortages. (AP Photo) ** CHINA OUT.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) is greeted by China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) is greeted by China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) shows his diary to China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) shows his diary to China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) meets with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) meets with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) poses with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 21: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) poses with China's Premier Wen Jiabao before a dinner reception at Diaoyutai State Guest House on January 21, 2010 in Beijing, China. Fischer is on a four-day official visit to China.

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