国内英语新闻：VP urges Party officials to play greater role in economic development

BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping urged officials with the Communist Party of China (CPC) to play more important roles when dealing with the international financial crisis.

    Xi, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remark during a conference Tuesday.

    Xi asked officials to make public promises that they would better implement their duties to Party members and non-party people.

    The official also urged Party officials to carry out the central government's policies designed to keep steady economic growth and improve the people's lives using practical measures.