The economy and society, being dynamic in nature, cannot stop functioning for long

The economy and society, being dynamic in nature, cannot stop functioning for long.

The economy and society, being dynamic in nature, cannot stop functioning for long. While ensuring effective Covid-19 control, we should resume the operation of enterprises and public institutions and restore the normal order of people's work and life in places that are less affected by coronavirus. This is necessary in order to ensure adequate supplies for disease control, people's livelihoods, and social stability. This is essential for us to meet the goals for this year's economic and social development, finish the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and meet the goals of the 13th Five-year Plan for Economic and Social Development. It is also important to our opening up initiative and to global economic stability. 

--Speech at a meeting on strengthening Covid-19 control and economic and social development, February 23, 2020