High-powered think tank seen as brains behind Chinese leaders

2. Wu Jinglian, a leading economist in China, a well-known advocate of market reform, senior researcher at the Developmental Research Centre of the State Council.

Economist Wu Jinglian speaks at a ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of China Europe International Business School, on Nov 8, 2014. [Photo/IC]

Wu believes a comprehensive and deep reform is significant due to economic slowdown. The reform should be dedicated to creating an atmosphere that encourages innovation and starting businesses, aiming at high productivity and quality.

After the 18th CPC National Congress, Wu advocated a limited but effective government and a unified market.

In a keynote speech in a symposium, Wu reiterated that China should secure economic growth via changing the economic developing mode. The economic preoccupation should be switched to technology and productivity from investment and resources.