On the afternoon of November 7, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao spoke over the phone with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown about the current international financial situation.

Wen said the Chinese government has already taken a series of policy measures to further expand domestic demand, and will continue doing so to safeguard stability of the economy, as well as the financial and capital markets and promote steady, rapid economic growth. These are the most important and effective measures that China can offer in the fight against the current financial unrest, Wen added.

A victory over the ongoing crisis would require joint efforts from the international community, the Chinese premier said, adding that countries should work together to boost the setting up of an international financial system that is fair, equal, tolerant and well-ordered. Wen said the Chinese government will support the reforms initiated by international financial organizations, and their positive, constructive role in coping with the current crisis.

China is looking forward to strengthening cooperation with all parties concerned at the G20 summit on the financial market and world economy slated for Nov. 15 in Washington to push for its positive achievements.

Brown, for his part, said Britain hails the policies and measures adopted by the Chinese government in view of the worldwide financial crisis, adding that China's steady and comparatively rapid economic development will benefit the world. The British government thinks highly of China's important role in boosting the reform of the international financial system and in tackling the current crisis, and wishes to keep in close touch with China in this regard, Brown added.