Premier Wen: Quake not to change pace of economic development WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com 05-21-2008 18:22 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has held a State Council meeting on Tuesday, focusing on rescue and relief work in Sichuan and the economy. Premier Wen said the 8.0 magnitude earthquake has caused severe damage to the people. Under the direction of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, rescue and relief work is fully underway. The Premier said currently, the rescue work faces many problems that include: reconstructing roads, transporting supplies to remote areas, preventing disease outbreaks, resuming water, gas, and electricity; shortages in food, water, and clothing for the survivors; and the earthquake left a great number of orphans, elders, and people who need assistance. Even though the economy is stable and that the disaster will not change the pace of economic development. He emphasized that rescue work has...