Three new Vice-Premiers were confirmed and took office, with rising star Li Keqiang ranking first in this group.

Premier Wen Jiabao delivered the government report on March 5, 2008, reviewing the work from the past five years.

While the National Development and Reform Commission continued to control the administration and regulation of the energy sector.

[3][4] The People's Bank of China increased its coordination role between all the financial executive agencies, namely the National Development and Reform Commission and the Finance ministry.

He introduced the new Vice-Premiers, Li Keqiang, Hui Liangyu, Zhang Dejiang and Wang Qishan.