CHENGDU - Premier Wen Jiabao has called for greater efforts to strengthen the vitality and dynamism of economic growth.

Speaking during an inspection tour of southwest China's Sichuan province from Friday to Sunday, Wen said the economy is running at a slower but more stable pace.

"The economic growth rate is still within the government target range set early this year, and stabilization policies are working, " Wen said.

However, he warned that the country's economic rebound is not yet stable and the economic hardship may continue for a period of time.