China’s top police officer has made a rare comment on economic matters with a call for better risk management and stability.
The emphasis on economic growth by a senior official in charge of other areas may indicate that meeting this year’s 5 per cent growth target is becoming increasingly challenging.
Wang’s comments echo recent calls by President Xi Jinping for “full efforts” to this quarter’s economic targets.
Speaking during a trip to the northern port city of Tianjin, Wang and told officials: “Do a good job in preventing risk, ensuring security and maintaining stability, and achieve a virtuous interaction between high-quality development and a high level of safety.”
Official reports mentioned Wang’s role as state councillor and a member of the General Secretariat of the Communist Party’s Central Committee, highlighting his status within the government and the party, without referring to his title as the police chief.
