BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) latest issue of “Seeking Truth” magazine, Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao’s article “China’s agricultural and rural development path.” The article points out, “three rural” work should always respect the wishes of farmers, to effectively change their thinking and work style, not arbitrarily call the shots for the farmers, on behalf of the farmers’ decision-making, not to compulsory orders.
The article points out, under the new situation of the “three rural” work is the essay, which requires a high level of theory and policy, but also need to have a wealth of practical experience, but also have deep feelings for farmers. Comrades engaged in this work, to be good at grasping the objective laws of agriculture and rural development, coordinate the various aspects of the relationship, more scientific and effective in promoting agricultural and rural development.

First, always adhere to the “most important” strategic thinking. Central authorities to solve the “three rural” issue as a top priority of the strategic thinking of the party’s work, not only to guide the work at this stage, but also control long-term. In the future, although the share of agriculture will decline, the rural population will decrease, but the foundation of agriculture in the role of the national economy will not change, the “three rural” issue in an important position in the global will not change. This reason, not only now repeatedly say in the future but also to have been saying; not only in rural areas say, but also to speak in the city; not only reflected in the call, so they must put it into action. Especially leading cadres at all levels to firmly establish, consciously practice the “most important” strategic thinking, to play a leading role.

Second, always respect the wishes of farmers. To correct understanding and emotional attitude of farmers, both to make decisions or grasp work, we must put ourselves in the sake of farmers, seriously listen to opinions of the masses. To effectively change the thinking and work style, not arbitrarily call the shots for the farmers, on behalf of the farmers’ decision-making, not to compulsory orders. Even good things for farmers, but also allowing farmers to have an understanding and acceptance process, not the pursuit of uniform, in one step. At present farmers in deepening the degree of differentiation, different people consider the starting point and not exactly the same interests and aspirations. Work in rural areas, not only to reflect the will of the majority, but also give full consideration to a few special circumstances and reasonable expectations.

Third, always safeguarding the interests of farmers. Sufficient interest in the economy their material interests, politically effective protection of democratic rights of farmers, which is established by the Third Plenum of the Party’s important guiding ideology for 30 years made great success in rural reform and development of the important reasons. Must adapt to profound changes in interest and social progress, new ideas and initiatives to better protect farmers’ interests. Respect for their material interests, not only to increase farmers ‘production and operation income, but also to pay more attention to protect farmers’ land, property, employment, social security and public services, and interests. Protect the democratic rights of farmers, not only to let the farmers according to their wishes to participate in village general election, but also to pay more attention to expanding the scope of village autonomy, political participation, improving and increasing awareness of farmers to adapt to the township governance.

Fourth, always proceed from reality. Agriculture and rural development more gratifying, the more we should keep a clear mind. Change the history of the formation of rural backwardness, to rely on long-term hard work, step by step to solve the problem. Rural situations vary widely, the development of a model can be adapted to local conditions, capabilities, and avoid quick success, the herd instinct. To thoroughly understand the feelings and work hard, do meticulous research to understand the real situation in rural areas and people’s true thoughts, make decisions and work more realistic. Rural reforms came today, really need to strengthen top-level design, but farmers are always a source of strength reform, to maximize the protection and stimulate the creativity of the masses of peasants.

Fifth, always according to policies and laws. To firmly establish the concept of administrative law, strictly in accordance with policy and legal work, neither the absence nor offside. Policies and laws are not only bound, but also protection. Good use of policy cohesion, through careful execution and implementation of policy, the farmers can unite around the party and the government. Good use of national laws, and guide the farmers to use legal means to safeguard their interests, and promoting rural social stability. New in the “three rural” work comrades, especially in rural areas to pay close attention to the systematic study of policies and laws, know the history of rural reform, the evolution of rural institutions and policies, as soon as possible to master the essentials of rural work.