Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a food-processing zone for local specialty Luosifen rice noodles in the city of Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 26, 2021. (YIN BOGU / XINHUA)
NANNING – Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday expressed his hope that private enterprises can develop boldly and with confidence.
Xi made the remarks when visiting a food-processing zone for local specialty Luosifen rice noodles during his inspection of the city of Liuzhou in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
We encourage the development of private businesses. When they encounter difficulties, the Party and the state give them support, and when confusion arises, guidance is offered, with the hope that they can develop boldly and with confidence.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee
It is not an easy task to develop the small rice noodle business into such a large industry, said Xi.
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"We encourage the development of private businesses. When they encounter difficulties, the Party and the state give them support, and when confusion arises, guidance is offered, with the hope that they can develop boldly and with confidence," Xi said.
Xi also said on Monday that only innovation can help the equipment manufacturing industry become stronger, while visiting machinery manufacturer Guangxi Liugong Group Co Ltd.
He learned about the company's production, operation and progress in research and development.
Xi pointed out that high-quality development is a route that the Chinese economy must take during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), and the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing industry is the top priority.
To achieve high-quality development, innovation is key, Xi said, adding that innovation is the only way to make China stronger and become a frontrunner.
China must unwaveringly forge ahead on the path of independent innovation, and make persistent efforts to achieve greater progress, he said.
President Xi Jinping visits a scenic park in the city of Guilin, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on April 26, 2021. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
During a visit to a scenic park in Guangxi's Guilin, Xi said that efforts must be made to take proper care of Guilin's beautiful landscape.
Describing the scenery of Guilin as world-renowned, Xi said that the city's natural endowments are a treasure and must be cherished.
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Xi called on the city to be committed to a people-centered approach, improve its tourism service and strive to build itself into a world-class tourist city with a pleasant living environment.