China's central economic work conference closes

China's 2006 Central Economic Work Conference closed Thursday, with the drawing up of major economic strategies and policies for 2007.

The conference made balancing international payments a major goal for next year.

Chinese leaders pledged to redouble efforts to vigorously expand imports and overseas investment, while maintaining rational export growth and use of foreign investment.

President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao delivered speeches at the three-day conference.

Source: Xinhua