Chinese leaders deliberate gov't work report

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping joins in a panel discussion with national legislators from Shanghai on March 5, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

At a panel discussion with the Shanghai delegation, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said that Shanghai should accelerate economic restructuring and strive to become a leading economic zone for strategic and new industries.

Xi urged the municipality to boost regional cooperation and bolster the sound growth of the entire Yangtze River delta.

Further, Xi called for greater efforts in utilizing the world's best practices and experiences which the city had gained during the Shanghai World Expo in terms of urban management.