Wen to carry on reforms

Premier Wen Jiabao's faith in confidence and will to act were on full display on Wednesday during his news conference capping the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing.

From forcing down property prices to pushing ahead political reforms, to correcting unfair distribution and creating jobs for US workers, the premier's prescriptions boil down to a formula of hope for the future.

The personal touch he gave to the news conference, which others may try hard to avoid, was heart-winning and we have to admire his openness, dedication and self-discipline. "Due to incompetent abilities and institutional and other factors, there is still much room for improvement in my work," he said.