December 31, 2007 

Premier Wen Jiabao (front left) talks to a woman of Jingjia Village in Xi'an, capital of northwestern China's Shaanxi Province, Dec. 29, 2007. Premier Wen made an inspection tour to rural areas and enterprises in Shaanxi Province ahead of the New Year.  [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao inspects Shuangyang Village of Fuping County, northwestern China's Shaanxi Province, Dec. 29, 2007. [Xinhua Photo]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (3rd R) waits for his order at the dining hall of the Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company in Xi'an, capital city of northwestern China's Shaanxi Province, Dec. 29, 2007. [Xinhua Photo]