CHINA'S newly-elevated head of state, Mr Jiang Zemin, has called for emancipation of mind and creative thinking in the process of socialist modernisation, which is still at its ''initial stage''.
Mr Jiang, the ''core'' of the new leadership, delivered the upbeat speech yesterday before the closure of the 17-day National People's Congress.
Championing the Deng Xiaoping line, Mr Jiang called on all government organs and cadres to learn the Deng thought so they could set a good example and be good public servants.
Mr Jiang also called on China's people to unite under the banner of patriotism and socialism.
''China's socialist modernisation is still at its early stage with enormous difficulties. The realisation of a grand task needs to be backed and supported by a great pioneering spirit,'' he said.
Echoing paramount leader Mr Deng, Mr Jiang called on the country to grasp the opportunity to quicken the pace of economic development.
