President Xi Jinping, also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, presides over a symposium on advancing the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and delivers an important speech in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi province, Oct 12, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

NANCHANG – President President Xi Jinping has called on east China's Jiangxi province to write its chapter in Chinese modernization by tapping into its strengths and improving its weak points.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection of the province from Oct 10 to 13.

Stressing the importance of emancipating the mind and making pioneering efforts, he said Jiangxi should firmly adhere to its positioning in creating a new development pattern, tap into its characteristics and strengths, and focus on high-quality, green and low-carbon development.

He also called on the province to consolidate its foundations while developing new strengths, strive to lead both the promotion of high-quality development of old revolutionary base areas and the rise of the central region, and make sound efforts in advancing the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

Xi stressed continuous efforts to push forward digital and intelligent transformation to build a world-leading refining and chemical enterprise that is eco-friendly and intelligent

During the inspection tour, Xi visited the cities of Jiujiang, Jingdezhen and Shangrao. He inspected the shoreline of the Yangtze River, local enterprises, a historical and cultural block and a village.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Chinese leader visited a section of the Yangtze River National Cultural Park located in the urban area of Jiujiang. He walked in the rain to inspect the landscape along the river embankment and asked about the water level, water quality and the work including flood control.

After listening to briefings by local officials on the progress of relevant work, Xi called the Yangtze River "the bond" of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and underscored that all work to protect the river must be undertaken from a perspective of a community of life featuring harmony between humanity and nature and the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.

Xi then inspected Sinopec Jiujiang Company, where he learned about the enterprise's efforts to build green and intelligent factories as well as promote energy conservation, and reduce pollution and carbon emissions.

He stressed continuous efforts to push forward digital and intelligent transformation to build a world-leading refining and chemical enterprise that is eco-friendly and intelligent.

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The petrochemical industry is an important economic pillar, Xi told the company's staff, calling on them to make new contributions to China's energy security while advancing the high-quality development of the industry.

On Wednesday morning, the president visited the city of Jingdezhen, known as the "porcelain capital." At a historical and cultural block, he learned about the craftsmanship and procedures of porcelain making, and the efforts to maintain the inheritance, innovation and foreign exchanges of ceramic culture.

President Xi Jinping chairs a symposium on advancing the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and delivers an important speech in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, Oct 12, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Noting that fine traditional Chinese culture has survived uninterrupted since ancient times, Xi stressed that porcelain is both a treasure and calling card of the Chinese nation.

He underscored that talent from various sectors should aid design and R&D innovation across the porcelain industry to further amplify the name of the "millennium porcelain capital."

He then went to AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Corporation Ltd., where he inspected a helicopter general assembly workshop and a pilot station.

Noting that aviation equipment forms an important part of China's manufacturing development, he asked the corporation to pursue an innovation-driven approach, invest more energy in independent R&D in key and core technologies, strive to establish an advanced manufacturing system and develop itself into a first-class global helicopter company.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chinese leader visited a village in Wuyuan County in Shangrao City, which is situated in the center area of the national wetland park for the source of the Raohe River. There, he learned about the park and its wildlife conservation efforts.

He also talked with teachers and students of a fine arts college painting at the village square, encouraging them to study hard to hone their craft.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a village in Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, east China's Jiangxi province, Oct 11, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

Learning that remarkable progress has been achieved in advancing local signature tourism, the tea industry and rural revitalization, he expressed his delight, and noted that the beautiful natural environment is in itself high-quality natural endowments for advancing rural revitalization.

The key to rural revitalization lies in strong primary-level Party organizations, he said, calling on such organizations to play a leading role in increasing rural incomes and ensure the solid implementation of the policies formulated by the Party for the benefit of people.

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Chinese modernization encompasses the modernization of both urban areas and the agricultural sector and rural areas, Xi told villagers.

He expressed the hope that they would effectively protect nature while integrating the traditional image of the village with modern elements to make the village more beautiful.