Premier "feels sorry" for China's problems in his term

Chinese premier said on Wednesday that he should assume responsibility for the problems that had occurred in China's economy and society during his term of office.

"I feel truly sorry," Wen Jiabao said at a press conference held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

"Due to incompetent abilities and institutional and other factors, there is still much room for improvement in my work," Wen said.

However, Wen said he had never committed any intentional error in his work because of dereliction of duty.