Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd R), who is also a memeber of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits deputies to the Fifth Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) from North China's Tianjin Municipality and joins their panel discussion in Beijing, March 7, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]

In panel discussion with lawmakers from Tianjin municipality, Premier Wen Jiabao acknowledged the complexities and difficulties confronting China as it has entered a key stage of reform.

"Tianjin Binhai New Area should put its advantages into full play and serves as a new bellwether of reform and opening-up," Wen said, referring to the state-level economic development zone.