Wen's vows build momentum

Report filled with optimism of economy and indications that nation is paying more attention to people's livelihood

Premier Wen Jiabao mapped out a conservative target for this year's economic development covering the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP), bank lending and the consumer price index in his government work report to the third session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) that concluded Sunday.

But the central government is still optimistic that the economy will continue its upward trend after the global economic recession, according to messages from the annual two sessions of the NPC, the top legislature, and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, the advisory body.