Harvest of hope in the time of crisis
For a long period - the Chinese can hardly tell how long - the top person in charge of agricultural development often seemed the least charismatic member of a leadership team whether in the central cabinet or in a provincial government.
No one has ever had questions about this, for obviously, industry is more important for the nation's modernization. Just remember how, half a century ago, the Chinese would love others to look upon them as an industrial nation.
More recently, it is the financial matter that has been in the center of the media's limelight. Huge figures, complicated data, rapid fluctuations, widespread international impact, and the need for instant reactions have created a near-mystic halo around the financial leaders. Maybe they deserve this - if only they do their job right.
