中央经济工作会议于2002年12月9日至10日在北京召开。会议认为,2003年经济工作还面临一些突出矛盾和问题,国际经济的不确定因素很多。在这样的情况下,我们必须把困难估计得充分一些,把应对和克服困难的措施想得周全一些。2003年是全面贯彻落实党的十六大精神的第一年。做好2003年的经济工作,保持经济发展的良好势头,对于鼓舞斗志、增强信心,实现十六大确定的奋斗目标和各项任务,具有十分重要的意义。全党同志要解放思想, The Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 9 to December 10, 2002. The meeting held that in 2003 economic work still faces some prominent contradictions and problems and there are many uncertainties in the international economy. In such circumstances, we must estimate the difficulties adequately and think a little more about the measures to deal with and overcome them. Year 2003 is the first year to fully implement the spirit of the Party’s 16th Congress. To do a good job in economic work in 2003 and maintain the good momentum of economic development is of great significance to inspiring morale, enhancing confidence, and achieving the goals and tasks set at the 16th CPC National Congress. All Party members must emancipate their minds,