Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao answers questions on a press conference after the closing ceremony of the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 18, 2008. The annual NPC session closed on Tuesday. (Xinhua Photo)

　　BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China faces the potential risk of drastic economic fluctuation, while tackling the biggest challenges of soaring prices and mounting inflationary pressure, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday.

　　Wen made the remarks at a press conference after the closing meeting of the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress.