基本观点（Basic Viewpoints）

◆发展是硬道理 Development is the main principle

◆深化改革，加强和改善宏观调控 Deepen reform and strengthen and improve macro-control

◆在我国现代化过程中，我们必须始终坚持一手抓物质文明，一手抓精神文明。 In the process of China's modernization, we must always work for material progress and at the same time for cultural and ethical progress

◆深化改革为国民经济和社会发展注入了新的活力。 The deepened reform has injected a flow of fresh vitality into our national economic and social development.

◆市场也有盲目性和局限性。 The market is unplanned and has its limitations.

◆国有企业改革是当前经济体制改革的重点。 The reform of state-owned enterprises is the principal task of the on-going economic restructuring

◆我们要继续扩大对外开放，并形成全方位、多层次、宽领域的开放格局。 We must continue an omni-directional, multilevel and wide-range opening to the outside world.

◆国民经济市场化、社会的程度得到明显提高。 The national economy is notably more market-oriented and socialized.