Wen Jiabao 'well-being' vow as China parliament opens

China's Premier Wen Jiabao promised stable growth, anti-corruption efforts and better welfare provision as he opened an annual session of parliament.

Mr Wen, whose work report traditionally begins the session, also called for more balanced development in a lengthy speech on both achievements and plans.

This National People's Congress will see the final stage of the country's once-in-a-decade leadership change.

Communist Party chief Xi Jinping will become president, replacing Hu Jintao.

In his speech, Mr Wen promised to "resolutely uphold China's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity", drawing applause from delegates.