This book gives ideas and suggestions from the perspective of China's tmns formation in the spheres of economy, society and development for the Chinese government on how to deal with the international financial crisis and deepen the reform. It discusses the topic ~crisis challenges reform" in five chapters: Chapter I analyzes the situation and contradictions that China faces for its reform under the dual pressure from the international financial crisis and domestic transformation, and then discusses the major tasks of further reform. Chapter II takes into consideration both economic growth in the short run and the transformation of the economic growth pattern in the light of medium and long-term development, and then proposes the reform package. Chapter III proposes social restructuring in view of expanding domestic demand, and raises ideas and suggestions for con-ducting positive social reform to handle economic pressure. Chapter 1V discusses Chinas opening-up against the background of the international financial crisis, and urges the seizing of historical opportunities presented by the crisis to further implement the strategy of opening-up. Chapter V puts emphasis on improving government performance and reform, and raises several suggestions in the light of objective requirements that the crisis entails with regard to the transformation of government functions. The Afterward makes a brief analysis of Chinas reforming the current stage regarding its overall situation and basic features, and summarizes policies and measures for promoting structural reforms.