Wen calls for confidence in economy

SUZHOU, Jiangsu -Premier Wen Jiabao has appealed for confidence in the country's economic development while warning against a "complicated and severe situation" facing the Chinese economy.

"Chinese economic growth has maintained good momentum in general but still faces some new circumstances and new problems," Wen was quoted as saying by Xinhua News Agency during his visit to East China's Jiangsu province.

"We should see favorable conditions strengthen our confidence but also realize the complicated and severe situation to get ready to address difficulties and challenges.