Beijing, March 20, 2024, The Europe Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need for robust efforts to continue revitalizing the central region, aiming for elevated progress from a stronger starting point. President Xi, who also serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, articulated these directives while presiding over a symposium dedicated to further energizing the central region in the new era as reported by The Gulf Observer.
In his address, President Xi underscored the central region’s pivotal role as a crucial grain production base, an essential source of energy and raw materials, a hub for modern equipment manufacturing and high-tech industries, and a comprehensive transportation nexus. He urged for concerted action in driving high-quality development, thereby scripting new chapters in the saga of revitalizing the central region amidst China’s modernization drive.
The symposium, attended by prominent leaders including Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Premier, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese Vice Premier, convened to assess the region’s progress since the previous symposium held five years ago.
President Xi acknowledged the strides made by the central region while highlighting persistent challenges that necessitate pragmatic solutions. He stressed the imperative of advancing industrial innovation propelled by scientific and technological advancements and nurturing new forces of productivity.
Moreover, President Xi advocated for forward-looking strategies in shaping future industries and expediting the modernization of the industrial framework bolstered by advanced manufacturing. He urged for cohesive integration of the central region’s revitalization campaign with China’s overarching development strategies to enhance regional synergy and align with the nation’s new development paradigm.
President Xi called for comprehensive reforms and heightened openness to propel the central region into a more competitive frontrunner for inland development. He emphasized the imperative of balancing ecological preservation with green and low-carbon development, while expediting the realization of a picturesque and sustainable central region.
Furthermore, President Xi emphasized the integrated development of urban and rural areas and advocated for substantive measures to advance rural revitalization comprehensively. He stressed the synergy between high-quality development and heightened security measures, particularly in ensuring food and energy security.
President Xi urged relevant central authorities to conduct thorough research and formulate policies to further energize the central region in the new era.
During the symposium, Premier Li Qiang called for diligent adherence to President Xi’s guiding principles, aiming to leverage the region’s geographical and resource advantages into developmental strengths. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang emphasized the imperative of high-quality development to foster fresh accomplishments in energizing the central region.
The symposium signifies China’s unwavering commitment to fostering balanced and sustainable development across its regions, underscoring President Xi’s vision for a prosperous and harmonious nation.
