Quality of recovery

The stronger-than-expected rebound of the Chinese economy this year stands full testament to the efficacy of the country's policy response to the worst global recession in many decades.

However, for Chinese authorities who would like to view the crisis as also an opportunity to pursue sustainable development, the job is only half done.

By urging the government to focus more on economic structuring to improve the quality and efficiency of economic growth in 2010 and beyond, the Central Economic Work Conference that concluded yesterday in Beijing gave a clarion call for the country to strive for a high-quality recovery.