The premier said he knows the people take an interest in not only what he has to say and what his ideas are, but also what results his efforts can bring.

"Even with a single breath, I'm still prepared to dedicate myself fully to advancing China's reform and opening-up cause," Wen said.

The premier said China will unswervingly implement the rural villagers' self-governance system and protect their legitimate rights of direct election.

The practices at many villages showed farmers can succeed in directly electing villagers' committees, he said.

Wen said if the people can manage a village well, they can do well in managing a township and a county.

"We should encourage people to follow the path to experiment boldly and withstand tests in practice," he added. "I believe China's democracy will develop in a step-by-step manner according to the national circumstances and the trend is unstoppable by any force."