Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang Thursday urged centrally-administered state-owned enterprises to devote more effort to dealing with the global financial crisis and contributing to China's economic growth.
Zhang made the comments during a conference to commend 500 model work groups and 798 model workers in these enterprises.
He emphasized firm implementation of the central government policy to ensure economic growth, boost domestic demand and adjust the industrial structure.
Zhang urged the enterprises to use the crisis as an opportunity to enhance management, adjust structure, cut costs and expand their markets.
He also urged protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the workers.
(Xinhua News Agency April 24, 2009)