Ih order to offset the negative impact of theglobal economic environment on China,flexible and cautious macroeconomicpolicy are needed to respond to complexand variable situations.China is to adopt a pro-active financial policy and an appropriatelyrelaxed currency policy,and to unveil strongermeasures to expand domestic demand.Theconstruction of infrastructure and projectsclosely linked to people's livelihood,ecologicalcnvironlnental construction projects and post-disaster reconstruction projects will speed upthis year.Raising the income level of rural andurban residents,particnlarly that of the lowincome groups is a vital task of the year.Seriesmeasures carried out recently me all aiming atstimulating China's stable and rapid economicgrowlh.