The most pressing task is to ensure that subsistence allowances for laid-off workers from state-owned enterprises and basic pensions for retirees are paid on time and in full. We will not allow new arrears to occur anywhere.

• 当务之急仍然是落实"两个确保"确保国有企业下岗职工基本生活费和离退休人员基本养老金按时足额发放，任何地方都不得发生新的拖欠。