CLEAN: Chinese premier vows to narrow rich-poor divide

Premier Wen Jiabao addressed the National People's Congress, emphasizing the need for equitable growth distribution among China's 1.3 billion citizens. He highlighted 2010 as a crucial year to tackle the global financial crisis and sustain economic development, targeting an 8% growth rate to prevent unemployment and social unrest. Concerns over wealth disparities and the stability risks posed by 230 million migrant workers were discussed. Economic growth remains a key legitimizing factor for the Communist Party, with efforts to enhance the social safety net through pension increases and healthcare reforms to mitigate potential unrest.

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