Vice Premier inspects reconstruction work in Gansu

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The Vice Premier visited some families in another village to see how they are getting on. He also stopped by at a family where elderly parents live with their disabled child with almost no income. Li Keqiang urged the local government to provide more assistance to help these families shake off poverty.

Villager Zhao Danlin (2nd L, front) displays his relief  coupon to Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (L, front) in  the Longtou Village of Longnan City, in northwest China's  Gansu Province, on Jan. 16, 2009.(Xinhua/Li Xueren)

He also talked to returned migrant workers about effective ways to find new work. He encouraged them to seek opportunities in inland areas, and in the service industry, or create their own businesses at home.

Li Keqiang also called for more efforts to bolster construction of rural medical system at the grassroots level, and said the social welfare system should be completed.

The vice premier also toured local markets and companies, asking suppliers to ensure they can meet demand during the Spring festival. He also urged deeper reform and structure adjustment in local industries to help them succeed.

Editor:Zhang Ning