By Liao Yingmin　

Date: 2002/03/18

Abstract:　

China's economy continued to maintain a relatively high growth rate while the world economy slackened apparently in 2001. The stable and low rice level is an indication of sound economic operation. The price level in 2002 will have a good chance of remaining stable if the policies for expanding domestic demand are effective, the demand potential in the marketplace is exploited and there are no special external shocks.