Meanwhile, with the production material prices climbing steadily, and a steep rise in realty prices, the country is confronted with a rather arduous task in holding down inflation this year, he said.

• 与此同时，随着生产物资价格的不断攀升，以及房地产价格的大幅上涨，全国将面临一个相当严峻的考验控制通货膨胀，温家宝说。