Beijing, December 10 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held round-table talks with non-party personages in Zhongnanhai recently at which it exchanged with them views on the economic situation at present and economic work for next year.

Hu Jintao, general secretary of the C.C., CPC, made an important speech at the round-table talks.

He referred to the achievements made in economic development for this year and matters facing it. It is of weighty significance to do economic work well as the next year is an important one for carrying out the 12th five-year plan, he noted.

He called upon all democratic factions, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and non-party personages to advance positive proposals and measures, learn about opinions and reflect them in time and thus contribute to fulfilling the 12th five-year plan.