China is ready to introduce new economic stimulus measures "at any time", Premier Wen Jiabao has said.
He said there was enough "ammunition" to add to the 4tn yuan ($586bn; £421bn) package already announced.
He was speaking at the end of China's annual parliamentary session - the only time he takes questions from reporters.
Although Mr Wen said he expected China and the rest of the world to be better off in 2010, he said the government was ready to face tougher times.
"We have prepared contingency plans to handle greater difficulties," he said.
"We have prepared enough ammunition and we can launch new economic stimulus policies at any time."
Opening the annual session of the National People's Congress nine days ago, Mr Wen had said that this year would be the most difficult China has faced this century.
Confidence needed
He said confidence was "more important than gold or money" in overcoming the world's financial troubles.
"Only when we have confidence can we have courage and strength, and only when we have courage and strength can we overcome difficulties."
But Mr Wen said he was worried about the safety of the huge amount of China's foreign-exchange reserves invested in US government bonds.
"I'd like to take this opportunity here to implore the United States... to honour its words, stay a credible nation and ensure the safety of Chinese assets," he said.
Almost half of China's $2tn in currency reserves is thought to be invested in US treasury bills and other government-affiliated notes.
"We are extremely interested in developments in the US economy," Mr Wen said.
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