If these refinery projects (partly invested by foreign companies) meet the government standard, we will approve them.

That does not mean we will establish other similar oil group companies in each resource-abundant province.

The policy of continuing to attract foreign investment will not change.

Public works projects such as highway construction and government buildings will also increase in 2006, contributing greatly to the increase in cement consumption.

The Chinese government and people have been committed to safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, and will make the utmost efforts with the utmost sincerity to achieve the country's peaceful reunification,

The Chinese government attaches great importance to Asia Pacific regional co-operation,