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Xi stresses transforming resource-based economy, advancing Chinese modernization during Shanxi inspection tour

TAIYUAN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- During a recent inspection tour in Shanxi Province, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized that Shanxi must earnestly implement the CPC Central Committee's strategic plans for accelerating the rise of the central region and comprehensively promoting ecological conservation and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, act on the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and ensure both development and security. Xi encouraged the province to make new progress in promoting the transformation and development of the resource-based economy and strive to write its own chapter in advancing Chinese modernization.

From July 7 to 8, Xi inspected the city of Yangquan and the provincial capital Taiyuan, accompanied by Tang Dengjie, secretary of the CPC Shanxi Provincial Committee, and Lu Dongliang, governor of Shanxi Province.

The Hundred-Regiment Campaign was a monumental offensive in the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which greatly boosted the morale of the Chinese military and civilians in fighting the war to the end. On the afternoon of July 7, Xi came to a monument square dedicated to the campaign on Shinao (Lion Head) Mountain in Yangquan, where he laid a flower basket in tribute to the martyrs of the Eighth Route Army. Xi then toured an exhibition at the Memorial Hall of the Hundred-Regiment Campaign. An array of historical photos and precious artifacts vividly depicted the glorious history of the CPC leading the military and civilians in a united resistance against Japanese aggression with unwavering courage. Xi paused from time to time, observing and contemplating. He stressed that historic feats achieved in the Hundred-Regiment Campaign fully proved the CPC's role as the mainstay of the whole-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression, and demonstrated the tremendous strength of the people's war under the CPC leadership. He emphasized the need to better present the history of the resistance war and pass down the great spirit of resisting aggression to future generations.

In the main hall, Xi talked with a group of young students and staff workers of the memorial hall. He noted that the July 7 Incident broke out exactly 88 years ago, and it marked the beginning of the Chinese nation's full-scale resistance against Japanese aggression. History should not be forgotten as it can serve as a guide for the future, he said, adding that visiting the memorial hall is a way to become morally enlightened. Born in a promising era, the youth should carry forward the revolutionary traditions and heritage, set lofty aspirations to contribute to building a strong China, stand tall as Chinese of integrity and dignity, and courageously shoulder the great responsibility of national rejuvenation in the new era.

On the afternoon of July 7, Xi inspected the Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd.. After being briefed on Shanxi Province's progress in industrial transformation and upgrade in recent years, Xi walked in the company's workshop to learn in detail about the production and sales of valve products, such as gas gate valves and electric flap valves. Xi noted that traditional manufacturing remains an important part of the real economy, and it is imperative to respond to market demand and enhance sci-tech innovation to breathe new life into traditional industries. In the past, Chinese workers made arduous manual efforts to hammer away at the country's industrial development. Today, it must be upgraded through advanced technologies and equipment, Xi told the company's staff members. The real economy makes the country prosperous and solid work makes it flourishing. Xi encouraged the staff members to make persistent efforts to scale even greater heights and contribute more to boosting China's strength in manufacturing.

On the morning of July 8, Xi listened to a work report from the CPC Shanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government. He acknowledged the achievements the province has made in various aspects, and made requirements for its future work.

Xi noted that building a national pilot area of comprehensive reform for the transformation of the resource-based economy is a strategic task entrusted to Shanxi by the CPC Central Committee. It is necessary to further unify thinking, maintain resolve and steadfastly promote transformation and development in an orderly manner, with focus being placed on energy transition, industrial upgrading and moderately diversified development. While firmly ensuring coal supply for the country's power generation, Shanxi must promote the transformation of the coal industry from low-end to high-end and the upgrading of coal products from primary fuels to high-value products. At the same time, under the goal of building a high-standard key national base of raw materials for energy, the complementary development of wind power, photovoltaic power, hydrogen energy and other energy sources should be pursued to build a new energy system. Xi also required solid efforts to push forward the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and develop emerging and future industries in light of local conditions to foster new quality productive forces, so that Shanxi will eventually boast a modern industrial system featuring its own characteristics and comparative advantages. It is imperative to make good use of the conditions for diversified development, optimize the business environment, stimulate the vitality of business entities, and do a better job in converting resource advantages into development advantages, Xi said.

Xi emphasized that transformation and development must be carried out with a firm commitment to maintaining security and stability. Efforts should focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets, and expectations, strengthening key livelihood services such as elderly care and childcare, and ensuring the basic living standards of people in difficulty. It is necessary to enhance efforts to guide community-level governance through Party building and take a holistic approach to ensuring law and order. The fight against organized crime and gang violence should be carried out on a regular basis, and all kinds of illegal and criminal activities should be cracked down on in accordance with the law in order to ensure social stability. The work to improve natural environment and urban management should be promoted in an integrated manner, Xi said, calling for comprehensive, continuous and solid efforts to strengthen desertification prevention and control as well as soil erosion control in river basins, promote energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industries, carry out the ecological restoration of mines, and safeguard ecological security effectively. He also stressed work safety, saying that all regulatory systems must be strictly implemented, and the occurrence of serious and major accidents must be resolutely prevented and curbed. Since the main flood season has now begun, careful planning for flood control and flood fighting, as well as preparations for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief, must be carried out, Xi added.

Xi underscored the need to strengthen full and rigorous Party self-governance through resolute and persistent action. It is essential to carry forward the spirit of self-reform, ensure that responsibilities for Party management and governance are fulfilled, and work in concert to enhance Party consciousness, improve Party conduct and tighten Party discipline, while synergizing efforts to rectify misconduct, enforce discipline and combat corruption. Sustained efforts must be made to uphold strict standards, take firm measures, and maintain a disciplined atmosphere, alongside cultivating a clean political environment. Greater focus and precision are required in the follow-up work of the education campaign on thoroughly implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct. Problems must be identified honestly, and rectification measures must be concrete to ensure real progress. It is also important to promptly summarize the results and experience of the campaign, and to improve long-term, institutionalized mechanisms for strengthening Party conduct, Xi said.

He Lifeng and leading officials of relevant central Party and government departments accompanied Xi on the inspection tour.■

Xi stresses building unified national market, promoting marine economy's high-quality development

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission and director of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA), presided over the sixth meeting of the CCFEA on the morning of July 1. The meeting was held to discuss further building a unified national market and promoting the high-quality development of the marine economy. Xi delivered an important speech, stressing that building a unified national market is essential for creating a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development. He urged earnest implementation of plans made by the CPC Central Committee and called for strengthened coordination and cooperation in building synergy to advance the related work. Xi also stressed that advancing Chinese modernization requires promoting the marine economy's high-quality development and forging a Chinese path of leveraging marine resources to achieve strength.

Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese premier and deputy director of the CCFEA; Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, a member of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat and a member of the CCFEA; and Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese vice premier and a member of the CCFEA, attended the meeting.

The meeting noted that advancing the building of a unified national market requires "five unifications and one opening up," namely the unification of underlying market institutions, market infrastructure, government conduct, regulatory enforcement, and markets of production factors and resources, as well as the continuous expansion of the opening up both internally and externally.

To deepen the building of a unified national market, it is important to focus on key and difficult tasks. Efforts must be made to deal with the problem of disorderly price competition among some enterprises in accordance with laws and regulations, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and phase out backward production capacity in an orderly manner. Government procurement and tendering procedures must be standardized, with strengthened fairness reviews of bid award decisions. Local governments' practices to attract investment must be regulated with enhanced disclosure of related information. The meeting called for promoting the integrated development of domestic and foreign trade, facilitating channels for export-to-domestic sales, and cultivating a number of reputable enterprises excelling in both domestic and international markets. The meeting also stressed the need to continuously regulate enterprise-related law enforcement through dedicated campaigns, and improve fiscal and taxation systems, statistics and accounting systems and credit systems that are conducive to realizing market unification. Officials should be guided to have a correct understanding of what it means to perform well, and the evaluation framework for high-quality development and the system for assessing officials' performance should be refined.

To promote the high-quality development of the marine economy, there should be a greater focus on innovation-driven growth, efficient coordination, industrial renewal, harmony between human and the sea, and win-win cooperation, according to the meeting.

To promote the high-quality development of the marine economy, efforts must be made to strengthen top-level design, increase policy support, and encourage private capital participation in the marine economy. It is imperative to enhance the independent innovation capacity in marine science and technology, reinforce strategic marine science and technology capabilities, and foster the growth of leading marine technology enterprises as well as small and medium-sized enterprises that use specialized and sophisticated technologies to produce novel and unique products. Efforts should be made to build stronger, more competitive, and scaled-up marine industries, such as accelerating regulated and orderly development of offshore wind power, promoting modern deep-sea fishing, developing marine bio-medicines and bio-products, building marine-themed cultural and tourism destinations, and advancing the high-quality development of the maritime transport industry. The meeting urged efforts to strengthen research and planning for the development of bay area economy, and push forward the optimization and integration of coastal port clusters in an orderly manner. The meeting emphasized the need to enhance marine ecological protection, carry out comprehensive treatment of key marine areas in a sustained way, actively promote the multi-layer utilization of sea areas, and explore to carry out ocean carbon sink accounting. China should also deeply participate in global ocean governance, and strengthen international cooperation in marine scientific research and surveys, disaster prevention and mitigation, and the blue economy, the meeting stressed.

Members of the CCFEA attended the meeting, and leading officials from central Party and state departments sat in on the meeting. Enditem

Full text of Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to session of All-China Youth Federation and congress of All-China Students' Federation

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The following is the full text of Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to a session of the All-China Youth Federation and a congress of the All-China Students' Federation.

On the opening of a plenary session of the 14th committee of the All-China Youth Federation and the 28th national congress of the All-China Students' Federation, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, warm congratulations and greetings to young people and young students of all ethnic groups and from all sectors of life across the country, as well as to young Chinese overseas!

Over the past five years, under the Party's leadership and assistance and guidance of the Communist Youth League, youth and student federations at all levels have performed their duties and played a proactive role, organizing and mobilizing young people and students to follow the Party, strive hard to make progress and contribute their strength. This reflects the positive ethos of the Chinese youth in the new era.

In the drive to advance the building of a strong country and the realization of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, there is much young people can achieve. The broad masses of youth should consciously respond to the call of the Party and the people, maintain firm ideals and convictions, cultivate a deep love for the country, bravely shoulder their historic mission, and strive to write a vibrant chapter of youth that demonstrates courage and responsibility.

Party organizations at all levels should strengthen their leadership over youth work, care for and support the work of youth and student federations, as well as foster favorable conditions for young people and students to develop in a healthy manner and make achievements. Youth and student federations should adhere to the right political direction, deepen reform and innovation, and, under the leadership of the Party, further unite and lead young people and students in forging ahead on the new journey and accomplishing new achievements.

Xi Jinping

July 2, 2025

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Xi stresses full, rigorous Party self-governance through improving conduct

BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of June 30, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 21st group study session.

The topic was on improving the long-term mechanism for implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct and addressing the "four forms of malfeasances" (formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance).

On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, extended festive greetings to all Party members across the country on the founding anniversary of the Party on July 1.

While presiding over the study session, he emphasized that self-reform is the Party's second answer to breaking the historical cycle of rise and fall, and that advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance by improving conduct represents a key experience in the Party's self-reform in the new era. To advance the Party's self-reform, efforts must be made to raise awareness of the Party's self-reform, strengthen Party consciousness, regulate the exercise of power, enforce strict oversight and discipline, and fulfill responsibilities for Party self-governance.

Zhao Baoguo, head of the office for supervision of Party and government conduct under the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision, gave a lecture on this topic and put forward suggestions in this regard. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee listened attentively to the presentation and engaged in discussions.

After listening to the lecture and discussions, Xi delivered an important speech. He pointed out that the eight-point decision was a concrete initiative by the CPC Central Committee to enhance public trust in the Party, and a landmark measure for strengthening Party self-governance in the new era.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee has advanced Party self-governance through the implementation of the eight-point decision, insisting on making strict rules and establishing tough constraints. The Party has emphasized the exemplary role of senior officials, with the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee taking the lead, and has adopted a problem-oriented approach, focusing on rectifying the "four forms of malfeasances" through education campaigns and a series of rectification actions. The CPC Central Committee has insisted on persistent, meticulous, and sustained efforts in this regard while making progress step by step at every critical juncture. Attaching the same importance to the role of Party consciousness, conduct, and discipline, the Party has made concerted efforts to improve conduct, strengthen discipline, and combat corruption.

As a result, some malfeasances once thought impossible to be addressed have been curtailed, some persistent problems have been addressed, and numerous pressing issues of public concern have been resolved. The Party and government conduct has been significantly improved, leading to an overall improvement of Party self-governance, and pooling a powerful positive force for advancing the cause of the Party and the country.

Xi stressed that the Party's task of advancing Chinese modernization is arduous, and that the governance environment the Party faces is highly complex. This makes it all the more imperative for the Party to stay on high alert and keep advancing self-reform. Party organizations and members, no matter at what level and in what position, should be aware of their responsibility for self-reform. Leading officials, especially high-ranking ones, must take the lead in this regard.

Xi noted that to advance self-reform, it is imperative to have firm convictions and strong Party consciousness. To enhance Party consciousness, it is a must to maintain firm ideals and convictions, remain loyal to the Party, foster a sentiment for the well-being of the people, uphold moral integrity, and be honest and clean. It is essential for Party members to arm themselves with theories and uphold the ideals and convictions of communists. It is imperative to take an active part in the endeavor to advance Chinese modernization, make lives more rewarding through hard work, and enhance moral standards through serving the people. It is essential to actively take part in intra-Party political activities, dare to engage in self-reflection, and consciously accept the education of Party organizations and supervision from all aspects. In selecting and appointing officials, it is a must to strictly assess candidates' Party consciousness and evaluate their moral character, vision, loyalty and integrity.

Xi stressed that combating corruption requires that the exercise of power be well-regulated. It is essential to improve institutional mechanisms that integrate the delegation, exercise, and check of power in a unified manner, making them clear, transparent, and traceable. Efforts should focus on identifying loopholes in the running of power and addressing institutional deficiencies. It is imperative to strictly abide by rules and regulations, fully implement democratic centralism and supervise the exercise of power throughout the entire process. Party members and officials must always bear in mind that the power comes from the people, and hold the people, the Party, and the law and discipline in reverence.

He pointed out that strict supervision and discipline enforcement are a powerful weapon for the Party's self-reform; misconduct and violations of laws and regulations must be dealt with resolutely. It is necessary to integrate intra-Party supervision with public oversight, valuing the "early warning" function of mass oversight and media supervision to promote synergy among all forms of supervision. The role of Party organizations in conducting routine oversight must be strengthened, with greater emphasis on improving its reach and effectiveness. Concerted efforts must be made to investigate and punish those involved in both misconduct and corruption, turning rigorous requirements for Party conduct and discipline into firm measures to give teeth to the rules, thereby sending an unequivocal message to the whole Party that strictness will prevail without compromise, consequently creating a strong deterrent effect.

Xi stressed the strict implementation of every single duty in the complete chain of responsibilities for Party self-governance, which includes the principal responsibility, the supervisory responsibility, the responsibility of those in leading positions, and "one leadership position with dual responsibilities" of managing routine work and improving Party conduct. As the "key few," leading officials at all levels are urged to resolutely shoulder responsibilities for Party self-governance, to be strict with themselves, earnestly fulfill their responsibilities, and conduct rigorous management of their subordinates, cascading pressure down through the ranks, and thereby fostering an atmosphere of strictness and a culture of uprightness. He also urged members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to set an example for the whole Party in implementing responsibilities for Party self-governance.

Xi pointed out that in conducting the education campaign for implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, Party organizations at all levels must earnestly fulfill their political responsibilities, face up to problems, urge proper rectifications of misconduct, curb improper practices, and improve regular and long-lasting mechanisms for improving conduct, so as to make sure that the campaign will be carried out smoothly and effectively.■

Full text of Xi's keynote speech at second China-Central Asia Summit

ASTANA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech Tuesday at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The following is the full text of the speech:

Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit For High-Quality Cooperation in the Region

Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At the Second China-Central Asia Summit

Astana, June 17, 2025

Your Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,

Distinguished Colleagues,

Friends,

I am delighted to join you at the second China-Central Asia Summit in the beautiful city of Astana. I'd like to thank President Tokayev and the government of Kazakhstan for the gracious hospitality and thoughtful arrangement.

During our meeting in Xi'an two years ago, we jointly outlined the Xi'an Vision for China-Central Asia cooperation. The six pomegranate trees we planted together are in full bloom today, auguring the vitality of the cooperation among the six nations.

Two years on, China and Central Asian countries have further deepened and substantiated Belt and Road cooperation. Our trade has grown by 35 percent, and we have made important progress in industrial investment, green mining, technological innovation, and other fields of cooperation. The package of projects with Chinese financial support are well underway. While more and more Chinese new energy vehicles and photovoltaic products are entering Central Asian markets, Central Asian agricultural products, including honey, fruits, wheat and poultry, are diversifying the dinner tables of Chinese families.

Two years on, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been officially launched. We are making steady progress in planning for the third railway link between China and Kazakhstan, in phase-II restoration of the China-Tajikistan highway, and in China-Turkmenistan energy cooperation. Freight train services are connecting more and more Chinese cities to Central Asia. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has been upgraded and expanded. Green industries, digital economy, artificial intelligence, aviation and space are becoming new drivers of our cooperation. Cross-border e-commerce, online education, and other new business models are benefiting more and more people in China and Central Asia.

Two years on, China and Central Asian countries have made progress in establishing cultural centers in each other as well as in opening branches of Chinese universities and Luban Workshops. China has made mutual visa-free arrangements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, facilitating more than 1.2 million travels between China and Kazakhstan alone in 2024. Tourism and culture years and art festivals of Central Asian countries are very popular in China. Chinese films and TV dramas, such as Min-Ning Town and To the Wonder, have become great hits in Central Asia. The China-Central Asia train services for cultural tourism have been successfully inaugurated. And today, we will witness the number of sister cities between China and Central Asia reach the milestone of 100 pairs.

Two years on, we have launched 13 ministerial cooperation platforms under the China-Central Asia mechanism. The Secretariat is fully functioning, and the core framework of the mechanism is largely in place.

I am pleased to see that our consensus at the first Summit has been implemented across the board -- from the millennium-old Xi'an to Astana "the pearl of the steppe," from the coast of the Yellow Sea to the shores of the Caspian Sea, from the Tianshan Mountain Range to the Pamir Plateau. The path of our cooperation is steadily widening, and our friendship is blooming ever more brightly.

Distinguished Colleagues,

Friends,

Our cooperation is rooted in more than 2,000 years of friendly exchanges, cemented by solidarity and mutual trust cultivated through more than three decades of diplomatic ties, and taken forward via openness and win-win cooperation of the new era. Building on our collective efforts over the years, we have forged a China-Central Asia Spirit of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance for the joint pursuit of modernization through high-quality development."

-- We practice mutual respect and treat each other as equals. All countries, big or small, are equal. We handle issues through consultation and make decisions by consensus.

-- We seek to deepen mutual trust and enhance mutual support. We firmly support each other in safeguarding independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity. We do not do anything harmful to the core interests of any party.

-- We pursue mutual benefit and win-win cooperation and strive for common development. We view each other as priority partners, and share development opportunities together. We accommodate each other's interests, and work to build a win-win and symbiotic relationship.

-- We help each other in time of need and stand together through thick and thin. We support each other in choosing development paths suitable to our respective national conditions and in taking domestic matters into our own hands. We work together to address various risks and challenges, and uphold regional security and stability.

This China-Central Asia Spirit is an important guideline for our endeavor to carry forward friendship and cooperation from generation to generation. We should always uphold it and let it shine forever.

Distinguished Colleagues,

Friends,

Today, unprecedented changes are unfolding at a faster pace across the globe, thrusting the world into a new state of heightened turbulence and volatility. A strong belief in fairness and justice and an unyielding commitment to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation are the only way to maintain world peace and achieve common development. There is no winner in tariff wars or trade wars. Unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism will surely backfire while hurting others.

I always maintain that history should move forward, not backward; and the world should be united, not divided. Humanity must not regress to the law of the jungle. Instead, we should build a community with a shared future for mankind.

Three years ago, we announced together that we would build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, setting out the goal and direction of our six nations in building consensus, overcoming challenges and pursuing development. We should act on the China-Central Asia Spirit, enhance cooperation with renewed vigor and more practical measures, promote high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and forge ahead toward our goal of a community with a shared future for the region.

First, we should stay committed to our fundamental goal of unity, and always trust and support each other. China consistently takes Central Asia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy. With a firm belief in an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood as well as a strong dedication to amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, China interacts with Central Asian countries on the basis of equality and sincerity. We always wish our neighbors well.

Today, we will sign together a treaty on eternal good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation to enshrine the principle of everlasting friendship in the form of law. This is a new landmark in the history of the relations between our six countries and a pioneering initiative in China's diplomatic engagement with its neighbors. It is a milestone for today and a foundation for tomorrow.

Second, we should optimize our cooperation framework to make it more results-oriented, more efficient, and more deeply integrated. We have agreed to designate 2025 and 2026 as the Years of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation. We should focus our cooperation on smooth trade, industrial investment, connectivity, green mining, agricultural modernization and personnel exchanges, and roll out more projects on the ground. We should do our best to get early harvests as soon as possible.

China is ready to share with Central Asian countries development experience and latest technological advances, promote connectivity in digital infrastructure, enhance cooperation on artificial intelligence, and foster new quality productive forces.

In order to promote relevant cooperation, China has decided to establish three cooperation centers, i.e. on poverty reduction, on education exchange, and on desertification prevention and control, as well as a cooperation platform on smooth trade under the China-Central Asia cooperation framework. China will provide a grant of RMB 1.5 billion yuan to Central Asian countries this year to be used in livelihood and development projects high on their agenda. China will also provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.

Third, we should develop a security framework for peace, tranquility and solidarity. We should step up regional security governance, deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly prevent and thwart extreme ideologies, and resolutely fight terrorism, separatism and extremism, so as to maintain peace and stability in our region.

China supports Central Asian countries in modernizing their national defense, law enforcement and security capacities. We will do our best to help Central Asian countries combat terrorism and transnational organized crime and safeguard cybersecurity and biosecurity. We will launch more Safe City projects, and conduct more joint exercises and joint training cooperation.

Afghanistan is our close neighbor. We should strengthen coordination to help the country boost its development capacity and achieve peace, stability, reconstruction and development at an early date.

Fourth, we should cement the bonds of shared vision, mutual understanding and mutual affection between our peoples. China will enhance cooperation between legislatures, political parties, women, youth, media and think tanks with Central Asian countries, conduct in-depth exchange of governance experience, and share experience in green development, poverty reduction and anti-corruption.

China is ready to set up more cultural centers, university branches and Luban Workshops in Central Asia, and launch new majors in Central Asian languages in Chinese universities. We will continue to carry out effectively the "China-Central Asia technology and skills improvement scheme" to train more high-caliber talent for Central Asian countries.

China supports deepening subnational cooperation with Central Asia. We will make good use of sister-city relations and people-to-people exchanges to nurture heart-to-heart connections at central and subnational levels, between official and non-governmental actors, and from adjacent to broader areas.

I hope that the travel-facilitation measures we adopt today will be implemented as soon as possible to help our people visit each other more conveniently, efficiently and frequently like relatives, and in the course help them become ever closer to each other.

Fifth, we should uphold a fair and equitable international order and an equal and orderly world structure. China supports Central Asian countries in playing a bigger role in international affairs. We stand ready to work with all parties to defend international fairness and justice, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. In the strenuous times of war, Chinese and Central Asian peoples supported each other through adversity, and jointly made important contributions to the cause of justice of humanity. We should promote the correct view of history, defend the fruits of the victory of World War II, uphold the UN-centered international system, and provide more stability and certainty for world peace and development.

Distinguished Colleagues,

Friends,

China is building a great modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization. No matter how the international situation changes, China will remain unwavering in opening up to the outside world, and embrace higher-quality cooperation with Central Asian countries to deepen the integration of interests and achieve common development.

Distinguished Colleagues,

Friends,

Ancient Chinese philosophy advocates "mutual care and mutual benefit." Similarly, a Central Asian proverb compares harmony and unity to happiness and wealth. China is ready to work with all parties to carry forward the China-Central Asia Spirit, pursue the goal of a community with a shared future, and strive for new progress in China-Central Asia cooperation.

Thank you. ■

Xi Jinping delivers important speech at symposium to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Comrade Chen Yun's birth

BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- On the morning of June 13, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Comrade Chen Yun's birth.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech, emphasizing that Chen lived a great and glorious life. Xi described as invaluable assets of the Party the noble spirit Chen embodied, the extensive leadership experience he accumulated, and the scientific methodologies in thinking and work he summarized. Xi urged the Party to earnestly study and apply these assets, carry them forward in practice, strive with determination and diligence on the new journey of the new era, and work hard to advance the building of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization.

Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, including Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi, attended the meeting. Zhao Leji, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the symposium.

In his speech, Xi reviewed Chen's remarkable life and his indelible contributions to China's revolution, development, and reforms. He emphasized that Chen was a great proletarian revolutionary and statesman, and an outstanding Marxist. Chen was one of the pioneers and principal architects of China's socialist economic development, an outstanding leader of the Party and the state who withstood the tests of time, Xi said. Chen was also a key member of the first generation of the Party's collective leadership with Comrade Mao Zedong at its core, as well as the second generation of its collective leadership with Comrade Deng Xiaoping at its core. Chen made significant contributions to the advancement of the cause of the Party and the people.

Xi pointed out that throughout his long revolutionary career, Comrade Chen Yun upheld firm his convictions and ideals, a strong sense of Party discipline and principles, a pragmatic and truth-seeking approach to work, a simple sentiment of serving the people and diligence in learning. All these epitomize the noble qualities of a true Communist. Xi called on all Party members to learn from Chen's noble spirit, to fortify their ideals and convictions, to build more confidence in victory, and to maintain political resolve amid complex and challenging circumstances. Xi also urged efforts to faithfully practice the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, to follow the Party's mass line in the new era, and to rely closely on the people in achieving historic feats. Xi further underscored the need to fully implement the Party Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving Party conduct, and to win the people's support and trust by making real achievements in improving work style.

Xi stressed that no matter what area Comrade Chen was in charge of or what leading position he held, he was always diligent in studying, committed to in-depth research, keen on exploring patterns and identifying the essence of matters, demonstrating outstanding talent in leadership, and leaving behind much leadership experience which is still of great significance today. Xi urged the whole Party to learn from Comrade Chen's rich leadership experience, and work hard to improve the Party's capability of leading the social and economic development and its capacity of self-improvement. He added that Party leadership on work related to economic affairs must be strengthened, and that it is imperative to gain a deeper understanding of the laws underlying the development of socialist economy, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, accelerate the creation of a new development pattern, and take solid steps to pursue high-quality development. He also called for efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively, and unswervingly expand high-standard opening up, to inject more impetus and vitality into Chinese modernization. He added that it is essential to make further advances in exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, and continue to strengthen the Party's capabilities to purify, improve, renew and excel itself, so as to secure its status as the strong leadership core in building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Xi pointed out that always upholding the principle of seeking truth from facts was a defining trait of Comrade Chen Yun. He noted that Chen had distilled a well-known (15-character) formula: "Neither blindly follow superiors nor books, but follow only facts; through exchange, comparison, and repeated verification" -- a vivid embodiment of materialistic dialectics. He praised Chen's ability to approach issues from a strategic perspective and his emphasis on fact-finding work as a prerequisite for sound decision-making. Xi called on the whole Party to learn from Chen's scientific thinking and working methods, remain committed to the Party's ideological line, and thoroughly study and apply the worldview, methodology, and fundamental positions and approaches embodied in the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Xi emphasized the importance of accurate assessment of the situation and sound strategic planning, so as to make the Party's work systemic, forward-looking, and innovative. Xi also urged efforts to enhance the quality of fact-finding missions to gain a precise understanding of new developments, challenges, and trends in economic and social development, and respond effectively to the needs of the grassroots and the expectations of the people. This, he said, will help ensure that decision-making is grounded in reality and aligned with the people's aspirations.

Presiding over the symposium, Zhao Leji said that General Secretary Xi's important speech offered a heartfelt tribute to the great and glorious life of Comrade Chen Yun, gave high recognition to his enduring contributions to the cause of the Party and the people, and called on the whole Party to learn from Chen's noble spirit, rich leadership experience, and scientific thinking and working methods. Highlighting the speech as visionary, incisive and profound with great political, ideological and guiding significance, Zhao also stressed its great significance for the Party's adherence to the socialist path with Chinese characteristics, to the drive for reform and opening up, as well as to its effort in advancing Chinese modernization. Calling for earnest learning and understanding of the speech while ensuring its thorough implementation, Zhao also urged Party members to even more closely rally around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and strive to build a strong country and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

During the symposium, Qu Qingshan, head of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, Liu Qi, secretary-general of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), Wang Zhijun, deputy secretary-general of the State Council, and Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, delivered speeches.

The symposium was attended by members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and leading officials from the Standing Committee of the NPC, the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Central Military Commission.

Also in attendance were those in charge of relevant departments of the Party, the government, the military and people's organizations, Beijing and Shanghai municipalities, along with Chen's relatives, former staff, and representatives from his hometown. ■

Xi calls on Panchen Rinpoche to make greater contributions to ethnic solidarity, religious harmony, Xizang's development

BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, received a visit from Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on June 6. Xi encouraged him to follow the example of the 10th Panchen, striving to become a Living Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism with profound religious knowledge and revered by both monastic and lay followers, and to make greater contributions to promoting ethnic solidarity, religious harmony, and the stability, development and progress of Xizang Autonomous Region.

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and 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, accompanied Xi during Panchen Rinpoche's visit.

Panchen Rinpoche presented a hada to Xi and briefed him on his studies and work in recent years. Xi congratulated him on the progress he has made in various aspects.

Xi expressed the hope that Panchen Rinpoche will carry forward the Tibetan Buddhist circle's traditions of patriotism and religious piety, and unswervingly safeguard national unity and ethnic solidarity. He also hoped that Panchen Rinpoche will diligently seek improvement in his learning, keep furthering religious studies, enhance religious attainments, and strengthen his learning and mastery of knowledge in all aspects. Xi hoped that Panchen Rinpoche will work actively to play a better role in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, systemically ensuring that religions in China are developed in the Chinese context, and facilitating the modernization drive in Xizang. Xi also expressed the hope that Panchen Rinpoche will remain prudent and disciplined in his personal cultivation, set an example in observing laws and religious precepts, and nurture fine moral character and noble sentiments.

Panchen Rinpoche said he will always bear in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest instructions, take the 10th Panchen as a role model, firmly uphold the leadership of the CPC, and resolutely safeguard national unity and ethnic solidarity. Panchen Rinpoche vowed to diligently continue his learning and practice of Buddhism, continuously improve his religious knowledge and seek rounded development, and thus contribute to the ongoing efforts in promoting ethnic solidarity, systemically developing religions in the Chinese context and advancing Xizang's modernization drive.

Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, was present at the event. ■

Xi sends congratulatory letter to Chinese Young Pioneers national congress

BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- On the occasion of the approaching International Children's Day, the ninth national congress of the Chinese Young Pioneers (CYP) opened in Beijing on the morning of May 27. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory letter to extend warm congratulations on the convening of the congress on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, and conveyed sincere greetings to CYP members, counselors, and all those working for the development of the CYP. Xi wished children across the nation a happy holiday.

In the congratulatory letter, Xi emphasized that children are the future vital force in building China into a strong country and advancing the great cause of national rejuvenation, and the CYP serves as a vital institution for their healthy growth. On the new journey ahead, the CYP must hold high its banner and steadfastly follow the Party, focusing on their fundamental mission of cultivating successors to the communist cause. It should be committed to fostering qualified builders of socialism with Chinese characteristics, educating and guiding its members to strive to be exemplary youths of the new era who love the Party and the country, and are diligent in their studies and well-rounded in their development. It is essential to comprehensively strengthen the Party's leadership over the work of the CYP, solidify the responsibility of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) in leading the organization, and create a favorable environment and conditions for the healthy growth of children. These measures will drive the continuous advancement of the CYP.

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening meeting.

Shi Taifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, read out Xi's congratulatory letter and delivered a speech on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. He noted that it is imperative to thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi's important expositions on work related to children and the CYP, uphold the Party's overall leadership, and adhere to the principle of using Party building to lead the building of the CYLC and the CYP, so as to create a favorable environment for children's growth. He expressed the hope that all CYP members will keep in mind General Secretary Xi's instructions, carry forward the revolutionary traditions, traditional Chinese culture and the striving spirit to become exemplary young people in the new era who love the Party and the country, and are diligent in their studies and well-rounded in their development, so as to be always ready for contributing to the building of China into a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Shohrat Zakir, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Shen Yiqin, state councilor, and Shen Yueyue, vice chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the meeting.

At the opening ceremony, A Dong, first secretary of the Secretariat of the CYLC Central Committee, and Wang Jiayi, vice minister of education, delivered speeches on behalf of the CYLC Central Committee and the Ministry of Education, respectively. Representatives of the CYP shared stories about how CYP members listened to and followed the Party and grew through learning and practice within the CYP organization. Awards were presented to representatives of national outstanding young pioneers counselors and national outstanding young pioneers groups. Wang Yi, a member of the Secretariat of the CYLC Central Committee and executive deputy director of the CYP national working committee, delivered a work report on behalf of the eighth CYP national working committee.

The opening meeting was attended by approximately 3,000 participants, including those in charge of related central Party and government departments, those who lead related people's organizations, delegates to the ninth CYP national congress, representatives of national outstanding CYP counselors and groups, as well as representatives of CYP members and counselors from Beijing.■

Xi stresses high-quality cultural-ethical advancement

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently issued important instructions on cultural and ethical development. Xi pointed out that coordinated material and cultural-ethical advancement is a defining feature of Chinese modernization. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the Party Central Committee has continuously promoted socialist cultural-ethical progress, and consolidated and strengthened mainstream values in society. As a result, Chinese people of all ethnic groups have demonstrated a more vigorous spirit and higher morale, with public civility and social ethical standards being remarkably enhanced.

Xi emphasized that on the new journey in the new era, efforts to promote cultural-ethical development must take on a new look with new accomplishments. It is important to make constant efforts to enhance cohesion and forge inner strength with the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, strengthen the education campaign on reaffirming ideals and convictions, and extensively apply the core socialist values. Xi urged greater attention paid to the role of culture in cultivating the people morally, and continuous efforts to enrich the people's cultural lives and promote well-rounded personal development. It is imperative to take coordinated steps to raise awareness, apply principles, and develop initiatives to advance efforts in both urban and rural areas. It is essential to advance civic morality and make full use of role models so as to further foster healthy social morals. Xi stressed the need to strengthen organization and leadership, deepen reform and innovation, and broaden social participation to coordinate all parties concerned to combine their efforts to establish a long-term mechanism for advancing cultural-ethical development. The country will promote high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide robust spiritual support for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation, Xi said.

A national conference to honor champions of cultural and ethical progress was held in Beijing on May 23. Important instructions from Xi were conveyed at the conference. Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended and addressed the conference.

Cai noted in his speech that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions are visionary, insightful and profound, and carry immense political, ideological, practical and guiding significance. Therefore they must be earnestly studied, understood and implemented.

Cai noted that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has given priority to cultural and ethical development, initiating and advancing a series of key efforts in this regard. The important expositions and instructions of General Secretary Xi have offered sound answers to a number of major theoretical and practical questions, deepening the Party's understanding of the laws governing socialist cultural and ethical progress. They are an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and provide key guidance for ensuring solid work in cultural and ethical advancement.

Cai stressed the need to fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, deepen the understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and act on it, and thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on cultural and ethical development. It is also a must to have a deep understanding of the decisive significance of establishing Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and of establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, firmly uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and uphold the CPC Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership, and gather powerful inner strength from high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide impetus for advancing Chinese modernization. It is important to enhance theoretical competence, coordinate efforts in public outreach and education, and advance the implementation to further study, promote, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It is essential to understand the features of the times and laws governing the development of cultural-ethical progress, with integrated efforts to foster awareness, put principles into practice, and develop initiatives aimed at promoting cultural-ethical progress. Efforts should be made to coordinate cultural and ethical progress in urban and rural areas, improve the quality and efficiency of building exemplary cities, and enhance social etiquette and civility in rural areas. Stressing the inspirational and guiding role of advanced figures, Cai said it is necessary to strengthen the promotion of heroes and role models and encourage the society to learn from them, thereby cultivating a positive and uplifting social atmosphere. Efforts should be made to promote cultural prosperity and development and enrich the public's cultural life, laying a strong foundation for cultural-ethical progress. The leadership of the Party must be strengthened across all aspects and throughout every stage of cultural and ethical development, and the decisions and policies of the CPC Central Committee must be implemented in full and without deviation.

Li Shulei chaired the conference. Shen Yiqin announced the decision on the commendation.

At the conference, awards were presented to representatives of the honorees. Speakers at the event included representatives from the seventh group of national exemplary cities, towns, villages, and entities; the third group of exemplary families and campuses; and the ninth group of national ethical role models. ■

Xi stresses greater confidence in high-quality development on his Henan inspection tour

ZHENGZHOU, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made important remarks during his recent inspection tour in central China's Henan Province. Xi emphasized that on the new journey in the new era, Henan must fully implement the CPC Central Committee's strategic plans for accelerating the development of central China, ecological conservation in the Yellow River Basin, high-quality development, and other key initiatives. Xi urged the province to uphold the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, and promote the building of a modern industrial system and a province with strong agriculture. The province should focus on improving people's livelihood, strengthening social governance, enhancing eco-environmental protection, and promoting cultural prosperity. He stressed that through high-quality development and efficient governance, Henan should strive to write a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization in the central region.

From May 19 to 20, Xi visited the cities of Luoyang and Zhengzhou, accompanied by Liu Ning, secretary of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee, and Provincial Governor Wang Kai.

On the afternoon of May 19, Xi first inspected Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., a company whose predecessor, Luoyang Bearing Factory, was established during China's First Five-Year Plan period (1953-57). At its smart factory, Xi learned about the company's development history, was briefed on the applications and performance of various bearing products and observed the production process. Addressing the gathered workers, Xi emphasized that manufacturing industry is a crucial pillar of the national economy, and to advance Chinese modernization, the country must maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing strengths. He stressed that modern manufacturing industry relies on technological empowerment, urging greater efforts in achieving technical breakthroughs and pursuing independent innovation. Encouraging the workers to embrace a sense of ownership, Xi also called on them to strive for excellence and contribute more to their company's development.

Xi then visited the White Horse Temple, which was first built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), where he learned in detail about the indigenization of Buddhism in China and the preservation of cultural artifacts at the temple. He noted that the White Horse Temple stood as a testament to the introduction, development, and ongoing adaptation of Buddhism to Chinese culture. History has proven that it is correct for foreign religions to conform to China's realities, and work must be done to guide religions to integrate with China's excellent traditional culture and adapt to China's socialist society, Xi said.

The Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,500 years of history, was another key stop on his inspection tour. Xi inspected the overall layout of the grottoes and representative niches and statues, and had a cordial conversation with cultural artifact preservation workers at the site. He emphasized that these treasures of Chinese culture must be well protected and inherited, and the culture behind them well promoted. Visitors at the site were delighted to see General Secretary Xi and greeted him warmly. He chatted with them from time to time, encouraging children in particular to explore China's cultural heritage firsthand and cultivate cultural confidence from an early age. He pointed out that the integration of culture and tourism held vast potential, calling for high-quality development in the cultural tourism sector to make it a pillar industry, a livelihood industry, and a source of happiness for the people.

On the morning of May 20, Xi listened to a work report from the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and provincial government. He affirmed what the province has achieved in various aspects of its work, and made requirements for its future work.

Xi noted that high-quality development is essential to Chinese modernization. Amid the complex external environment, it is imperative to remain confident and unswervingly manage the country's own affairs well, resolutely expand high-standard opening up, and focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations, so as to deal with uncertainties with the certainty of high-quality development. As a major economic powerhouse, Henan should further consolidate its real economy, foster new quality productive forces in line with local conditions under the guidance of sci-tech innovation, and improve the supporting capacity of the modernized industrial system for high-quality development, Xi said. He urged the province to intensify the protection and cultivation of farmlands, shoulder its responsibilities for food security, extend the modern agricultural industrial chain, promote all-round rural revitalization through integrated urban and rural development, and promote common prosperity among both rural and urban areas. The province was told to strengthen ecological protection and governance in key river basins with persistent endeavors, and intensify the battle against pollution to consolidate the ecological security barrier.

Xi stressed that, as Henan has a huge population with high intensity and mobility, and its social issues are complicated, it is imperative for the province to take solid steps to strengthen social governance. It is essential for Henan to strengthen Party leadership in all areas, improve the institutions and mechanisms for social governance, and strengthen Party building in new types of economic and social organizations and among groups in new forms of employment. The province was urged to better rally the support of the people and serve them, refine the mechanism for coordinating people's interests, improve public services, and work wholeheartedly to address the difficulties and problems that concerned people the most.

The province must strengthen governance at the community level, consolidate grassroots foundations, and reinforce the fundamentals. It is essential for Henan to extend resources, services, and administrative capacity to the grassroots level, ensuring that social governance reaches every level and covers every area. The province must attach great importance to advancing the rule of law and fostering a culture of integrity. The normative and safeguarding role of the rule of law in social governance must be fully leveraged. It is imperative to strengthen value-based guidance on honesty and trustworthiness, with concerted efforts to enhance government integrity, corporate credibility, and ethical standards across society. Close attention must be paid to identifying and addressing risks and hidden dangers. Overall public security mechanisms should be strengthened, with effective measures in place to prevent and defuse risks in key areas, thereby safeguarding social harmony and stability. Leading officials at all levels must take the initiative, be adept at drawing experience from the advancement of social governance to better understand the rules in the Party's mass work under new circumstances, and tailor their work with precision and substance to address the needs of different social groups. Efforts must be made to effectively tackle formalism and reduce unnecessary burdens on primary-level authorities. Grassroots officials should be encouraged to act boldly and responsibly to build prestige and earn the trust of the people. At the same time, the public should be supported in addressing issues in social governance through their own strength and efforts.

Xi emphasized that the eight-point decision is a demonstration of the CPC Central Committee's commitment to its word and a concrete step toward improving Party conduct in the new era. Advancing in-depth study and implementation of the eight-point decision is a key task in this year's Party building efforts. He urged concurrent efforts in pushing forward policy learning, problem checking, as well as rectification and implementation, with Party members and officials' personal problem identification and rectification closely combined with such efforts of Party and government organizations. Xi stressed concrete work in turning disciplined conduct into strict measures, giving teeth to ironclad rules, and ensuring quality policy learning, rigorous problem checking, and effective rectification and implementation. He called on central guidance groups for the learning and education campaign to work earnestly and dutifully, with a focus on pushing for solving problems while offering targeted and effective guidance.

Xi noted that droughts emerged in parts of China since the beginning of this year, with some still persisting. He urged relevant authorities to work closely together to strengthen the scheduling of water use, ensure the supply for urban and rural residents, and meet the demand for agricultural irrigation. On the other hand, flooding may occur following the drought, he said, cautioning against the potential risk of sudden flooding in the wake of drought. Stressing the arrival of the flood season, Xi called for local authorities' careful preparation in flood prevention and control, with adequate contingent plans, and ready preparedness for flood response. He stressed the necessity of fully clarifying responsibilities for emergency response in regions prone to flash floods, debris flows and other natural disasters.

In his company were He Lifeng and officials in charge of related central Party and government departments. The briefing was attended by officials in charge of the second central guidance group for the learning and education campaign on deepening the implementation of the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving conduct. ■

Xi calls on persons with disabilities to draw strength from role models, pursue dreams

BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The seventh national conference to commend self-improvement role models with disabilities and people and units that have made outstanding contributions to helping the disabled was held in Beijing on May 16. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, issued important instructions. Prior to the 35th National Day for Helping the Disabled and on behalf of the Party Central Committee, Xi extended congratulations to the honored national role models as well as the outstanding units and individuals of disability support. He also extended greetings to all individuals with disabilities, their families and relatives, and to those who are dedicated to supporting disabled people across the nation.

Xi pointed out that persons with disabilities are both an important force driving Chinese modernization and a special-needs group who face hardships and require particular care and attention from society. On the new journey, it is essential to follow the guidance of the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, further improve the social security and service systems for those living with disabilities, effectively ensure their equal rights and interests, and promote all-around development of related programs for the disabled.

Xi emphasized that Party committees and governments at all levels should give high priority to the work related to the disabled, continually improve the quality of public services for this group, and actively foster a supportive social environment where understanding, respect, care, and assistance for the disabled are widely promoted. Disabled persons' federations and service workers must keep improving their service capacity and standards, and strive to become close companions trusted and relied upon by disabled persons. It is hoped that persons with disabilities will draw strength from the role models, overcome difficulties and challenges with courage, pursue life aspirations, and make meaningful contributions to building a great country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

Before the conference, Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with representatives of the conference attendees and had a group photo with them.

State Councilor Shen Yiqin, also head of the State Council Working Committee on Disability, attended the meeting. She read out the important instructions from Xi at the commendation conference. In remarks that followed, Shen said that General Secretary Xi's important instructions show heartfelt sincerity with deep thought, offering great encouragement and inspiration to persons with disabilities and workers of disability support. Bearing in mind Xi's expectations, and with compassion and a strong sense of responsibility, they should enhance care, support and protection of rights and interests of disabled persons, she said. Shen stressed inspiring self-improvement and self-reliance among persons with disabilities, encouraging the whole society to assist and support the disabled, and promoting the all-round development of programs for people with disabilities in the Chinese modernization drive, so that persons with disabilities will be brought together and supported to pursue a happier and better life.

A total of 200 national role models of self-improvement, as well as 200 outstanding units and 60 individuals dedicated to disability support services, were honored at the conference. Three representatives of the awardees -- Tang Zhanxin, director of the Beijing New Life Elderly Care and Disability Support Services Center; Ma Guangbu, head of the Disabled Persons' Federation of the Hongsibu District in Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region; and Professor Xu Peng from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China -- each delivered a speech.

Zhang Qingwei, He Baoxiang and Zhang Shengmin attended the meeting and the conference, and Wu Zhenglong attended the meeting.■

Full Text: President Xi's keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum

BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum.

The following is the full text of the speech:

Writing a New Chapter in Building

A China-LAC Community with a Shared Future

Keynote Address by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At the Opening Ceremony

Of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum

Beijing, May 13, 2025

Your Excellency President Gustavo Petro,

Your Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,

Your Excellency President Gabriel Boric,

Your Excellency President Dilma Rousseff,

Delegates of CELAC Member States,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to meet so many old and new friends from Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in Beijing. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I extend a warm welcome to you all.

In 2015, LAC delegates and I attended the opening ceremony of the First Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, which marked the launch of the China-CELAC Forum. Ten years on, with dedicated nurturing of both sides, the Forum has grown from a tender sapling into a towering tree. This fills me with deep pride and satisfaction.

Although China and the LAC region are geographically distant, the bonds of our friendship stretch back through centuries. As early as in the 16th century, Nao de China, or "Ships of China," laden with friendship, shuttled across the Pacific, marking the dawn of interactions and exchanges between China and the LAC region. From the 1960s onward, as New China established diplomatic ties with some LAC countries, exchanges and cooperation between the two sides became closer and closer. Since the turn of the century and in particular in recent years, China and LAC countries have ushered in a historic era of building a shared future.

We stand shoulder to shoulder and support each other. China appreciates the long-standing commitment of LAC countries that have diplomatic ties with China to the one-China principle. China firmly supports LAC countries in pursuing development paths suited to their national conditions, safeguarding sovereignty and independence, and opposing external interference. In the 1960s, mass rallies and demonstrations took place across China in support of the Panamanian people's rightful claim to sovereignty over the Panama Canal. In the 1970s, during the Latin American campaign for 200-nautical-mile maritime rights, China voiced its resolute and unequivocal support for the legitimate demands of developing countries. For 32 consecutive times since 1992, China has consistently voted for the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly resolutions calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba.

We ride the tide of progress together to pursue win-win cooperation. Embracing the trend of economic globalization, China and LAC countries have deepened cooperation in trade, investment, finance, science and technology, infrastructure, and many other fields. Under the framework of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the two sides have implemented more than 200 infrastructure projects, creating over a million jobs. The China-LAC satellite cooperation program has set a model for high-tech South-South cooperation. The inauguration of Chancay Port in Peru has established a new land-and-sea connectivity link between Asia and Latin America. China has signed free trade agreements with Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Last year, trade between China and LAC countries exceeded US$500 billion for the first time, an increase of over 40 times from the beginning of this century.

We unite in tough times to conquer challenges through mutual support. China and LAC countries have collaborated on disaster prevention, mitigation and relief and on joint response to hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Since 1993, China has dispatched 38 medical teams to the Caribbean. When the pandemic of the century struck, China was among the first to offer assistance to LAC countries, providing over 300 million doses of vaccines and nearly 40 million units of medical supplies and equipment, and sending multiple teams of medical experts. All this helped protect the lives of hundreds of millions across the region.

We uphold solidarity and coordination and rise to global challenges with resolve. Together, China and LAC countries champion true multilateralism, uphold international fairness and justice, advance global governance reform, and promote multipolarization of the world and greater democracy in international relations. We have worked together to address global challenges like climate change, and advance progress in global biodiversity governance. China and Brazil jointly issued a six-point common understanding on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has been endorsed by more than 110 countries, contributing our wisdom and strength to resolving international hotspot issues.

Facts have shown that China and LAC countries are advancing hand in hand as a community with a shared future. This community of ours is founded upon equality, powered by mutual benefit and win-win, invigorated by openness and inclusiveness, and dedicated to the people's well-being. It exhibits enduring vitality and holds immense promise.

Distinguished Delegates,

Friends,

The century-defining transformation is accelerating across the globe, with multiple risks compounding one another. Such developments make unity and cooperation among nations indispensable for safeguarding global peace and stability and for promoting global development and prosperity. There are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars. Bullying or hegemonism only leads to self-isolation. China and LAC countries are important members of the Global South. Independence and autonomy are our glorious tradition. Development and revitalization are our inherent right. And fairness and justice are our common pursuit. In the face of seething undercurrents of geopolitical and bloc confrontation and the surging tide of unilateralism and protectionism, China stands ready to join hands with our LAC partners to launch five programs that advance our shared development and revitalization, and contribute to a China-LAC community with a shared future.

The first is Solidarity Program. China will work with LAC countries to support each other on issues bearing on our respective core interests and major concerns. We must enhance exchanges in all fields, and strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional issues. In the next three years, to facilitate our exchanges on national governance best practices, China will invite 300 members from political parties of CELAC member states every year to visit China. China supports the efforts by LAC countries in increasing their influence on the multilateral stage. We will work with LAC countries to firmly safeguard the international system with the U.N. at its core and the international order underpinned by international law, and to speak with one voice in international and regional affairs.

The second is Development Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Development Initiative. We will resolutely uphold the multilateral trading system, ensure stable, unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, and promote an international environment of openness and cooperation. We should foster greater synergy between our development strategies, expand high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and bolster cooperation in traditional areas such as infrastructure, agriculture and food, and energy and minerals. We should expand cooperation in emerging areas such as clean energy, 5G telecommunications, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, and carry out the China-LAC Science and Technology Partnership. China will increase imports of quality products from LAC countries, and encourage its enterprises to expand investment in the LAC region. We will provide a RMB66 billion yuan credit line to support LAC countries' development.

The third is Civilization Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Civilization Initiative. We should uphold the vision of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness between civilizations, and champion humanity's common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom. We should enhance China-LAC civilizational exchanges and mutual learning, including through a conference on China-LAC inter-civilizational dialogue. We should deepen cultural and artistic exchanges and cooperation, and hold the Latin American and Caribbean Arts Season. We should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in cultural heritage fields such as joint archaeological projects, conservation and restoration of ancient and historic sites, and museum exhibitions. We should also carry out collaborative studies of ancient civilizations and enhance cooperation to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property.

The fourth is Peace Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Security Initiative. China supports the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace and the Declaration of Member States of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean. The two sides should cooperate more closely in disaster governance, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, anti-corruption, narcotics control and combating transnational organized crime so as to safeguard security and stability in the region. China will organize law enforcement training programs tailored to the needs of CELAC member states, and do our best to provide equipment assistance.

The fifth is People-to-People Connectivity Program. In the next three years, China will provide CELAC member states with 3,500 government scholarships, 10,000 training opportunities in China, 500 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships, 300 training opportunities for poverty reduction professionals, and 1,000 funded placements through the Chinese Bridge program. We will initiate 300 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects, actively promote vocational education cooperation programs such as Luban Workshop, and support CELAC member states in developing Chinese language education. We will also launch an exhibition of Chinese films and TV programs under The Bond, and work with LAC countries to translate and introduce 10 premium TV dramas and audiovisual programs annually to each other. China will host the China-LAC tourism dialogue with LAC countries. To facilitate friendly exchanges, China has decided to implement a visa exemption for five LAC countries as the first step, and will expand this policy coverage at proper times.

Distinguished Delegates,

Friends,

As an 11th-century Chinese poet wrote, "Life's greatest joy comes from finding kindred spirits." Latin America has a similar proverb which goes, "The one who has a friend has a treasure." No matter how the world changes, China will always stand by LAC countries as a good friend and a good partner. Let us march forward together on our paths toward modernization, working together to write a new chapter in building a China-LAC community with a shared future. ■

Full text of Xi's signed article in Russian media

MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled "Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future" in the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for a state visit and attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.

The following is the full text of the article:

Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future

H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War. It also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). In this season when "apple and pear trees are blossoming," I will soon pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, joining the heroic Russian people in honoring the history and the fallen heroes.

Ten years ago around this time, I came to Russia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory. During that visit, I made a special arrangement to meet with 18 representatives of Russian veterans who endured the blood and fire of battlefields during the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Their unyielding resolve and indomitable bearing left an indelible impression on me. In the past few years, General M. Gareyev, Major General T. Shchudlo and other veterans passed away. I pay my deepest tribute to them and to all veterans-from generals to the rank and file-for their extraordinary service and heroic feats in securing the victory over fascists around the world. We will never forget them. Heroes never perish; their noble spirit lives forever.

During the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese and Russian peoples fought shoulder to shoulder and supported each other. In the darkest hours of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Volunteer Group, which was part of the Soviet Air Force, came to Nanjing, Wuhan and Chongqing to fight alongside the Chinese people, bravely engaging Japanese invaders in aerial combat-many sacrificing their precious lives. At the critical juncture of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, Yan Baohang, a legendary intelligence agent of the Communist Party of China (CPC) who was hailed as the "Richard Sorge of the East," provided the Soviet Union with primary-source intelligence. In the crucible of the war-torn years, the Soviet Union provided China with large quantities of weapons and equipment. China, for its part, shipped much-needed strategic supplies to the Soviet Union. The two countries jointly established a supply line spanning the treacherous Gobi Desert. It was an international lifeline, vital for our mutual support in fighting fascists. The strong camaraderie between our two nations, forged in blood and sacrifice, surges onward unceasingly, mighty as the Yellow River and the Volga. It is an eternal wellspring nourishing our everlasting friendship.

Eighty years ago, the forces of justice around the world, including China and the Soviet Union, united in courageous battles against their common foes and defeated the overbearing fascist powers. Eighty years later today, however, unilateralism, hegemonism, bullying, and coercive practices are severely undermining our world. Again humankind has come to a crossroads of unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, win-win cooperation or zero-sum games. In War and Peace, the great writer Leo Tolstoy observed, "History is the life of nations and of humanity." Indeed, historical memory and truth will not fade with the passage of time. They serve as inspirations that mirror the present and illuminate the future. We must learn from history, especially the hard lessons of the Second World War. We must draw wisdom and strength from the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and resolutely resist all forms of hegemonism and power politics. We must work together to build a brighter future for humanity.

-- We must uphold a correct historical perspective on WWII. China and the Soviet Union were the principal theaters of that war in Asia and Europe respectively. The two countries served as the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism and German Nazism, making pivotal contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression began the earliest and lasted the longest. United as one under the banner of the Chinese united front against Japanese aggression, which was advocated and established by the CPC, the Chinese people launched a relentless struggle against and defeated the brutal Japanese militarists. With immense sacrifice, they carved out an immortal epic of heroic resistance and ultimate victory against Japanese aggression. In the European theater, the Soviet Red Army advanced like an iron tide with unwavering fortitude and valor, crushed Nazi Germany's ambitions and liberated millions from its brutal occupation, writing an epic of victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.

History teaches us that light will always overcome darkness, and that justice will ultimately prevail over evil. The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg and the International Military Tribunal for the Far East condemned the convicted war criminals to perpetual infamy. The justice and integrity of the two landmark trials, their historic significance, and their contemporary relevance stand beyond challenge. Any attempt to distort the historical truth of WWII, deny its victorious outcome, or defame the historic contribution of China and the Soviet Union is doomed to fail. Neither of our two nations will tolerate any act to reverse the course of history-nor will the people of the whole world.

-- We must resolutely uphold the postwar international order. The most significant decision by the international community around the end of WWII was to establish the UN. China and the Soviet Union were among the first to sign the UN Charter. Our permanent membership in the UN Security Council is a product of history, earned through blood and sacrifice. The more turbulent and complex the international situation becomes, the more we must uphold and defend the authority of the UN, firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, the international order underpinned by international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and steadily promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the restoration of Taiwan. Taiwan's restoration to China is a victorious outcome of WWII and an integral part of the postwar international order. A series of instruments with legal effect under international law, including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, have all affirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan. The historical and legal fact therein brooks no challenge. And the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 brooks no challenge. No matter how the situation on the Taiwan island evolves or what troubles external forces may make, the historical trend toward China's ultimate and inevitable reunification is unstoppable.

China and Russia have all along firmly supported each other on issues bearing on our respective core interests or major concerns. Russia has reiterated on many occasions that it strictly adheres to the one-China principle, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, it opposes any form of "Taiwan independence," and it firmly supports all measures of the Chinese government and the Chinese people to achieve national reunification. China highly commends Russia's consistent position.

-- We must firmly defend international fairness and justice. Now, the global deficits in peace, development, security and governance continue to widen unabated. To address these deficits, I have proposed to build a community with a shared future for mankind and put forward the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative as a way forward to steer the reform of the global governance system toward greater fairness and justice.

The world needs justice, not hegemonism. History and reality have proven that to meet global challenges, it is important to uphold the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit. It is also important to choose dialogue over confrontation, build partnerships over alliances, and pursue win-win cooperation over zero-sum games. It is equally important to practice true multilateralism, accommodate the legitimate concerns of all parties, and safeguard international norms and order. We firmly believe that people around the world will choose to stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice.

China and Russia are both major countries with significant influence in the world. The two nations are constructive forces for maintaining global strategic stability and for improving global governance. Our bilateral relationship is founded upon a clear historical logic, sustained by strong internal drive, and rooted in profound cultural heritage. Our relationship is neither directed against nor swayed by any third party. Together we must foil all schemes to disrupt or undermine our bonds of amity and trust, and we must not be baffled by transient matters or unsettled by formidable challenges. We must leverage the certainty and resilience of our partnership of strategic coordination to jointly accelerate the shift toward a multipolar world and build a community with a shared future for mankind.

China and Russia are both great nations with splendid civilizations. The Chinese and Russian peoples are both great peoples defined by heroic legacies. Eighty years ago, our peoples won the anti-fascist war through heroic struggles. Eight decades later today, we must take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard our sovereignty, security, and development interests. We should be guardians of historical memory, partners in national development and rejuvenation, and champions of global fairness and justice, and work together to forge a brighter future for humanity. ■

Xi inspects Shanghai, stresses building globally influential sci-tech innovation hub

SHANGHAI, May 3 (Xinhua) -- During an inspection tour in Shanghai on April 29, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that Shanghai shoulders the historical mission of building an international center for scientific and technological innovation. He urged the municipality to actively seize opportunities, stay aligned with national strategies, continuously strengthen its capacity for original innovation in science and technology, further enhance its leading role in high-end industries, and accelerate the development of a globally influential sci-tech innovation hub.

On the morning of April 29, Xi visited the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, a large model incubator in Xuhui District. He was accompanied by Chen Jining, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng.

The innovation center is a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) large model incubation and acceleration platform established by the city, and has attracted over 100 companies to settle here. At the center, Xi learned about AI industry development in Shanghai via a video clip, visited an exhibition of large model products from major incubated enterprises, and heard a briefing about related technological research and development as well as the production and operations of enterprises. Xi commended the tangible progress Shanghai has achieved in actively promoting AI development. Noting that AI technologies are evolving rapidly and entering a phase of explosive growth, Xi urged Shanghai to summarize its successful experience in fields such as nurturing the AI industry through a large model industrial ecosystem, intensify exploration efforts, and strive to take the lead in every aspect of AI development and governance, thus setting an example for other regions.

On the third floor of the innovation center, a salon themed "the autonomous evolution of next-generation intelligent agents" was underway. Xi joined the event with keen interest and had cordial exchanges with young innovators there. The participants eagerly shared with Xi the achievements and insights of their teams in AI research and industrial applications. Xi told them that AI is a nascent industry, and it is also an industry that belongs to young people. As China is advancing the great cause of building a strong nation and realizing national rejuvenation on all fronts, it is the prime time for the young generation to demonstrate their talent and capabilities. The mission of realizing the great dream of the Chinese nation rests on the shoulders of young people. Xi encouraged them to cherish a deep love for the country, set their sights on serving the nation, and strengthen their capabilities. They should also closely link their personal endeavors with the country's future, carry forward the baton of history with flying colors, and shine brightly on the broad stage of advancing Chinese modernization.

Xi then entered a showroom featuring AI products. The counters were filled with innovative products, including smart glasses, smart toys for children, and AI-powered musical instruments. He learned about the functions of the products and current market trends in detail. With great interest, he tried on a pair of smart glasses for a firsthand experience. Xi said China has abundant data resources, a complete industrial system and huge market potential, offering broad prospects for AI development. He emphasized the need to strengthen policy support and talent cultivation, and to strive for the creation of more high-quality, safe and reliable products.

When Xi was about to leave, scientific researchers and enterprise employees at the innovation center greeted him enthusiastically and invited him to visit again. Xi waved to the crowd and wished them a happy International Workers' Day, encouraging them to constantly strive for new accomplishments and make new contributions.

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, accompanied Xi on the inspection tour.

He Lifeng and leading officials of relevant central Party and government departments also joined the inspection tour.■

Xi stresses pooling strength of working people for rejuvenation of Chinese nation

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A conference to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) and honor model workers and exemplary individuals was held at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of April 28. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the gathering and delivered an important speech. Xi stressed that on the new journey of the new era, it is imperative to center around the central task of the Party, pool the immense strength of the country's working class and working people, and turn the grand blueprint of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation into reality through hard, down-to-earth work.

With the International Workers' Day just around the corner, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, Xi extended sincere greetings to workers, farmers, intellectuals, and the broad working force of the country's all ethnic groups, as well as to trade union organizations at all levels and their workers. He also conveyed festive greetings to union members and working masses in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and Taiwan, and extended warm congratulations to the national model workers and exemplary individuals who were honored.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired the meeting, with Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi in attendance. Cai Qi read out the commendation decision.

The Great Hall of the People was in a solemn and festive atmosphere. The streamer reading "Celebration for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ACFTU and commendation ceremony for national model workers and exemplary individuals" was hung above the podium. Behind it was the emblem of the ACFTU, with the inscription "1925-2025" below it. Ten red flags flanked both sides of the venue. Another streamer was hung on the second-floor balcony, reading: "Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will steadfastly follow the Party and its guidance. We will also give full play to the role of the working class as the main force and that of trade unions as a bridge and bond in advancing the building of a great nation and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization!"

At 10 a.m., the conference commenced with all attendees rising to sing the national anthem of the People's Republic of China.

Cai Qi read out the "Decision of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Commending National Model Workers and Exemplary Individuals." A total of 1,670 individuals were awarded the title of National Model Worker, while 756 were recognized in the category of National Exemplary Individual.

Amid cheerful melodies, representatives of the national model workers and exemplary individuals ascended the rostrum in turn, where Xi and other leaders presented them with certificates of honor.

Ye Linwei, team leader of China National Erzhong Group Deyang Wanhang Die Forging Co., Ltd., read out a proposal on behalf of all the award recipients.

Amid resounding applause, Xi delivered an important speech. He noted that over the past 100 years since the founding of the ACFTU, trade unions at all levels, under the leadership of the CPC, have closely followed the Party's central task across different historical periods. By mobilizing China's working class to advance with the Party and remain at the forefront of the times, they have made indelible contributions to the great causes of revolution, construction, and reform, thus writing glorious chapters of Chinese workers' movement.

Xi stressed that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party Central Committee has made a series of important statements and arrangements regarding the working class and the work of trade unions, and answered a series of questions concerning the orientation, fundamental principles and strategic issues in this regard. All these have further enriched and developed the Party's theories concerning the workers' movement, and ensured that the Party's workers' movement made historic achievements and progress on all fronts. Trade unions at all levels have united and mobilized all workers to work to the utmost of their abilities and skills in the great practices of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and made important contributions to building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and advancing Chinese modernization.

Xi noted that practices over the past 100 years have fully proven that the Chinese working class is the most solid and reliable class basis for the CPC, the leading class of our socialist country, the representative of advanced productive forces and relations of production, and the main force in upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. China's trade unions are truly a bridge and bond linking the Party with workers, and an important social pillar of socialist state power. They are also representatives and defenders of workers' interests. No matter how historical conditions and social groups evolve, the status and role of the working class in China, the fundamental principle of relying wholeheartedly on the working class, and the nature and functions of the country's trade unions cannot be shaken.

Xi emphasized that the most important achievement in the century-long practice and theoretical innovation in the Party's workers' movement is the formation of the path of socialist trade union development with Chinese characteristics. This path upholds the Party's overall leadership over workers' movement and trade union work, adheres to the fundamental principle of relying wholeheartedly on the working class, aligns with and serves the Party's central task, maintains the political, advanced, and mass-based nature of trade unions, prioritizes serving workers as the lifeline of trade unions, and operates in strict accordance with laws and regulations. It is a profound summary of valuable experience of the Party in leading the workers' movement and trade union work, which must be adhered to in the long term.

Xi noted that the central task of the Party constitutes the defining theme of the times for the workers' movement. On our new journey in the new era, we must further mobilize and motivate the working class and the broad working masses to make new and greater contributions to advancing the building of a great nation and the realization of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Efforts should be made to promote high-quality development, mobilize and inspire the broad masses of workers and laborers to make outstanding achievements in their careers. Xi stressed the need to follow the new round of sci-tech revolution and industrial transformation, and comprehensively improve the quality of the workforce. It is essential to thoroughly practice socialist core values, and vigorously promote the respect for model workers, the ethos of work as well as craftsmanship. We must focus on advancing common prosperity and steadily enhancing the well-being of the broad working masses.

Noting that model workers and exemplary individuals are role models for the people and pillars of the nation, Xi called on the whole society to learn from their deeds and carry forward their excellent qualities, while encouraging them to cherish the honor, stay true to themselves, keep up the good work, and make new achievements.

Xi pointed out that standing on a new historical starting point, trade unions at all levels should fully implement the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee and promote the high-quality development of trade unions' work. He stressed the necessity of adhering to the correct political direction and rallying workers and the broad working masses closely around the Party. He also urged adherence to the worker-centered orientation in their work, with wholehearted efforts to serve workers and promote their all-around development. Xi also called for further reform and development of trade unions, and continuous strengthening of their capabilities in leadership, organization and service.

Stressing the workers' movement as an important part of the cause of the Party, Xi urged Party committees at all levels to strengthen and improve their leadership over trade unions, analyze and solve major problems that arise in their work in a timely manner, and create favorable conditions for their performance of duties.

When presiding over the conference, Li Qiang pointed out that General Secretary Xi's important speech spoke highly of the glorious journey and great achievements of the CPC-led workers' movement in China over the past 100 years, and fully approved of China's working class and trade unions for their positions and roles in advancing the undertakings of the CPC and the country. He further noted that the speech summed up valuable experience from the workers' movement and trade unions' work, expressed ardent hopes to the working class and the broad working masses for their aspirational endeavors, as well as put forward clear requirements for trade unions' work on the new journey of the new era. Xi's speech encapsulates the CPC Central Committee's kind care and concern for the working class and the working people, and the importance the CPC Central Committee attaches to the cause of the workers' movement as well as the work of trade unions. Xi's speech is of political, theoretical, strategic and guiding importance, and must be conscientiously studied and thoroughly implemented, Li said. We must unite even more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, so as to make greater achievement in building China into a great country and achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization on the new journey, Li said.

Wang Dongming, chairman of the ACFTU, delivered a speech.

The conference concluded with all present singing the Internationale.

Those who attended the conference include members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, relevant leading officials from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Central Military Commission. Also present were former leaders of the ACFTU.

More than 3,000 people attended the conference. They include leading officials from central Party and state departments, the military, mass organizations, as well as from the Beijing municipal government. Also present were leaders of the central committees of non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, as well as representatives of personages without Party affiliation. They also include representatives of provincial-level trade unions, national model workers and exemplary individuals of 2025, as well as representatives of model workers and exemplary individuals of previous years. ■

Xi urges promoting healthy and orderly development of AI

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of April 25, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 20th group study session, which focused on strengthening the development and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). While presiding over the session, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said in the face of the rapid evolution of new-generation AI technologies, China must fully leverage the strengths of the new system for mobilizing the resources nationwide, achieve self-reliance and strength in this regard, and prioritize practical application so as to promote the healthy and orderly development of AI in the country in a beneficial, safe and fair manner.

Zheng Nanning, a professor with Xi'an Jiaotong University, made a presentation and put forward suggestions. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee listened attentively to the presentation and held discussions.

After hearing to the presentation and discussions, Xi delivered an important speech, emphasizing that AI, as a strategic technology leading the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, is profoundly reshaping people's work and life. The CPC Central Committee attaches great importance to the development of AI. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve top-level design and strengthen overall planning, achieving systematic and comprehensive advancement of China's AI capabilities. At the same time, deficiencies and weaknesses exist in areas such as basic theories and core technologies in key fields. Xi stressed the need to face up to the gaps and redouble efforts in order to comprehensively advance technological innovation, industrial development, and application empowerment in AI, improve regulatory systems and mechanisms, and firmly maintain the initiative in AI development and governance.

Xi stressed that to gain a head start and secure a competitive edge in AI, it is a must to achieve breakthroughs in basic theories, methodologies and tools. He called for concentrated efforts on basic research, integrated endeavors for breakthroughs in core technologies such as high-end chips and basic software, as well as building a basic AI software and hardware system that is autonomous, controllable and functioning collaboratively. By leveraging AI to drive the transformation of scientific research paradigms, we can speed up achieving breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation in all sectors.

Xi noted that China has abundant data resources, a complete industrial system, vast application scenarios and huge market potential. He stressed the need to promote the deep integration of AI scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, build an enterprise-led synergistic innovation ecosystem that incorporates industries, universities, research institutes and end users, facilitate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and open up new arenas in developing strategic emerging industries and future-oriented industries. He called for coordinated efforts to advance the construction of computing power infrastructure and promote the development, utilization and open sharing of data resources.

Xi emphasized that strong policy support is essential for the development of AI, a new technology and emerging field. He urged solid efforts to make integrated use of policies concerning intellectual property rights, fiscal and taxation incentives, government procurement, and the opening up of infrastructure, as well as better leverage the role of sci-tech financing. Efforts should be made to promote AI education across all academic stages and enhance public awareness across society to cultivate a steady stream of high-caliber personnel. It is necessary to improve mechanisms for AI research support, career development and talent evaluation, and to create platforms and favorable conditions for all types of talent to fully display their capabilities.

Xi noted that while AI presents unprecedented development opportunities, it also brings risks and challenges not seen before. He urged efforts to grasp the trends and regularity of AI development, accelerate formulation and improvement of laws and regulations, policies and systems, application norms and ethical guidelines, and establish systems for technical monitoring, early risk warning and emergency response, in a bid to guarantee its safety, reliability and controllability.

Xi highlighted AI as a global public good capable of benefiting the humanity. He called for extensive international cooperation on AI, as well as endeavors to help the Global South enhance its technological capacity building, and contribute China's effort in the drive to bridge the global AI divide. He also encouraged efforts to engage all parties for further alignment and coordination of development strategies, governance rules as well as technical standards, and work toward an early formation of a consensus-based framework and standards for global governance. ■

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on economic situation and work

BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on April 25 to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.

Since the beginning of this year, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has strengthened its overall leadership over economic work, according to the meeting. All localities and government departments have made concerted efforts to tackle challenges, and macro policies have taken effect in synergy. The economy has shown positive trends, and public confidence has continued to improve. Solid progress has been made in advancing high-quality development, and overall social stability has been maintained. Meanwhile, the foundation for China's sustained economic recovery still needs to be further consolidated, and the country is confronted with the intensifying impact of external shocks. It is essential to prepare for worst-case scenarios with sufficient planning and ensure solid progress in economic work.

The country must adhere to the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, and move faster to create a new pattern of development, the meeting noted. It is imperative to coordinate domestic economic work and endeavors in the international economic and trade arena, unswervingly manage the country's own affairs well, and stay committed to expanding high-standard opening up. The country should also strive to keep employment, businesses, markets and expectations stable, and address the uncertainty of drastic changes in the external environment with the certainty of the country's high-quality development.

The meeting stressed that it is a must to accelerate the implementation of more proactive and effective macro policies, and make full use of a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy. The country should accelerate the issuance and utilization of local government special-purpose bonds and ultra-long special treasury bonds. Work should be done to see that basic living needs are met, salaries are paid, and governments function smoothly at the primary level. Timely cuts in the reserve requirement ratios and interest rates should be made to ensure ample liquidity and stronger support for the real economy. New structural monetary policy instruments and policy-based financial instruments will be introduced to support sci-tech innovation, boost consumption and keep foreign trade stable. Efforts should also be made to strengthen the consistency of policy orientations.

It was noted at the meeting that the country will increase the earnings of low- and middle-income groups, vigorously boost service consumption, and enhance the role of consumption in driving economic growth. Restrictive measures in the consumption sector will be removed promptly, while a re-lending facility for service consumption and elderly care will be introduced. The country will strengthen financial support to ensure that the large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs are implemented with greater scope and higher quality. Meanwhile, stronger support will be provided for implementing major national strategies and boosting security capacities in key areas.

The meeting stressed the need to help businesses facing challenges with multi-pronged measures, including stronger financing support. The country should accelerate the integration of domestic and foreign trade, foster new quality productive forces, and cultivate new pillar industries. The country will make constant efforts to achieve breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, introduce a "sci-tech board" in the bond market, and speed up the implementation of the AI Plus initiative. It is imperative to vigorously promote quality enhancement and upgrading of key industries, attach greater importance to standards, and ensure fair competition.

The meeting stressed that China should stay committed to deepening reform and opening up to solve the problems in the course of development. The country should accelerate the development of a unified national market and earnestly carry out special actions to standardize law enforcement involving enterprises. Policies on piloting the opening up of the service sector should be intensified, and services for enterprises going global should be enhanced. The country will make joint efforts with the international community to actively uphold multilateralism and oppose unilateral bullying.

The meeting pointed out that continuous efforts should be made to prevent and defuse risks in key areas. The country should continue to implement the debt relief policy package for local governments, accelerate the settlement of local governments' overdue payments owed to enterprises, intensify efforts to advance the urban renewal initiative, and promote the renovation of shanty towns in cities and dilapidated housing in an effective and orderly manner. The country should speed up the establishment of a new development model for the real estate sector, increase the supply of high-quality housing, optimize policies on the procurement of existing commercial housing, and continuously consolidate the stable momentum of the real estate market. The capital market should also be kept stable and active.

The meeting stressed the importance of ensuring people's livelihoods. For enterprises heavily impacted by tariffs, the proportion of unemployment insurance funds returned to enterprises to keep payrolls stable will be increased. The multi-tiered and categorized social assistance system will be improved. Agricultural production will be strengthened to stabilize the prices of grain and other key agricultural products. The country will effectively integrate the consolidation of poverty alleviation achievements with rural revitalization. Continued efforts will be made to ensure workplace safety and strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation.

The meeting also pointed out the need to continuously improve the policy toolkit for stabilizing employment and the economy. Once adopted, policies must be rolled out as soon as possible to ensure timely results. In response to changing situations, incremental policies in reserve should be promptly rolled out and unconventional counter-cyclical adjustments should be strengthened, thereby striving to consolidate the fundamentals of economic development and social stability.

The meeting emphasized strengthening the Party's overall leadership over economic work, encouraging Party members and officials to rise to challenges and take proactive actions while establishing and practicing a correct understanding of what it means to perform well. It is essential to earnestly carry out the education campaign on thoroughly implementing the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving work conduct, thus securing new advances in high-quality development with new achievements in work style improvement.

The meeting also discussed other matters. ■

Xi makes important instructions on work related to civil-military mutual support

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently issued important instructions on work concerning mutual support between the military and the government as well as that between the military and the people, highlighting that civil-military mutual support is a fine tradition and unique political advantage for the Party, the military and the people. On the new journey, Xi stressed the need to adhere to the guidance of the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, uphold the Party's overall leadership, deepen reform and innovation, improve policy mechanisms, and achieve continuous progress in promoting civil-military mutual support.

He urged Party committees and governments at all levels to care about and support military development and reform, proactively address the concerns and resolve difficulties of officers and soldiers, and further foster a positive social atmosphere of valuing national defense, supporting the military and honoring military personnel. Xi stressed that the military should firmly establish a strong awareness of its fundamental purpose, actively support local construction and development, and take concrete actions to bring benefits and prosperity to the people. Xi called for close civil-military collaboration to consolidate and develop rock-solid unity between the military and the government and between the military and the people, so as to jointly write a new chapter of mutual love and support between the people and the military in the new era.

The national conference on honoring model cities (counties) for civil-military mutual support was held in Beijing on April 23. Xi's important instructions were conveyed at the conference. Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and premier of the State Council, attended and addressed the conference.

In his speech, Li said that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions and instructions on civil-military mutual support are a summary of historical experience from work done in this respect under the Party's leadership and the fruit of theoretical innovation, providing fundamental guidance for advancing work in this regard on the new journey of the new era. He called for resolute implementation of Xi's instructions to continuously break new ground for work in this respect.

Li said that in recent years, through all-around efforts across the military and the civilian sectors, progress has been made in promoting civil-military mutual support, relevant laws and regulations have been optimized, and social organizations and service networks supporting the military have been improved. The military has actively taken part in implementing major strategies such as poverty alleviation, rural revitalization and the consolidation of border defense. It has also outstandingly accomplished missions including emergency response and disaster relief, evacuation of citizens from foreign countries and escorting services, maintaining stability and addressing contingencies. The present and the near future constitute a critical period for our endeavor to build a great country and stride toward national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization. Promoting civil-military mutual support connects and unites the two sides. We should ensure that work in this regard plays an important role in pooling strength and should leverage its unique advantage of providing two-way support, thus contributing to advancing the cause of the Party and the country.

Li emphasized that all regions and departments must strengthen their awareness of national defense and overall strategic thinking, focus on key areas of military development and reform, enhance resource allocation and coordination, deepen civil-military collaboration, and proactively serve the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. Efforts should be made to take into account the practical needs of both active-duty and retired service members, enhance the targeted support services, and address wholeheartedly the concerns of military personnel, such as education for their children, employment for their spouses, and elderly care for their parents. Li also called for solid and down-to-earth efforts in the resettlement of retired military personnel, employment and entrepreneurship support, preferential treatment, and assistance to those in need. The military should be supported to take an active part in local economic and social development by leveraging its strengths, and to play a greater role in promoting high-quality development, supporting local work and maintaining public security and social stability. In addition to deepening the reform and innovation of work related to civil-military mutual support, Li also urged efforts to boost the quality and effectiveness of such work, improve the mechanisms for organization and leadership, further foster models in this regard, consolidate and expand the social foundation, and push for the effective implementation of the CPC Central Committee's decisions and plans on the matter.

At the conference, a decision was read out on honoring model cities (counties) for work related to civil-military mutual support, and awards were presented to representatives of them. Representatives from both the military and civil sectors delivered speeches.

Shi Taifeng, Li Shulei, Zhang Youxia, Wang Dongming, Wu Zhenglong and Shen Yueyue attended the meeting, which was presided over by Shen Yiqin.

Also present were representatives of the honored model cities (counties) for civil-military mutual support, members of the National Leading Group for Civil-Military Mutual Support, officials in charge of relevant military and civil departments, and officials in charge of leading groups and offices for civil-military mutual support of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. ■

Full text of Xi's signed article in Cambodian media

PHNOM PENH, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday published a signed article titled "Together We Strive, Together We Thrive: Toward a Stable and Sustainable China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era" in Cambodian media outlets Khmer Times, Jian Hua Daily and Fresh News ahead of his arrival in Cambodia for a state visit.

The following is the full text of the article:

Together We Strive, Together We Thrive: Toward a Stable and Sustainable China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era

H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

For Cambodian press

I am very happy to visit Cambodia on the occasion of the Khmer New Year. For me, it feels like going to the home of a good friend. I wish to extend my warmest New Year greetings to our brothers and sisters in Cambodia. This is my second visit to your country in nine years. I sincerely hope this visit will spearhead progress in building a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.

Our community with a shared future is deeply rooted in the historic legacy of good-neighborly relations. Thanks to our geographical proximity, our friendly exchange spans two millennia of our shared history. During China's Tang Dynasty, members of Chenla's royal family visited China's then capital city of Chang'an, where they were warmly received as Binhan, meaning "guest of honor." In the following centuries, the ties between the two nations grew ever stronger and closer. Chinese ceramics and lacquerware were shipped to Cambodia via the Maritime Silk Road, while Cambodian spices, raw silk and other specialty products were highly popular among Chinese people, as evidenced by the Bayon Temple bas-reliefs, which capture the vibrant trade that flourished between the two countries in history. Many renowned Cambodian monks travelled to China to spread Buddhist teachings and scriptures. The Customs of Cambodia, a book written by Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan of the Yuan Dynasty, is an important literature for studies of Cambodian history. The great Chinese and Khmer civilizations have flourished together, inspiring each other through centuries.

Our community with a shared future is defined by our mutual commitment to friendship and righteousness. The friendship was forged by His Majesty Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk and Chairman Mao Zedong, Premier Zhou Enlai, among the elder generations of Chinese leaders. Seventy years ago, His Majesty Samdech Preah Sihanouk and Premier Zhou met at the Bandung Conference and immediately bonded like old friends. Defying all odds, Cambodia established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1958. China stood steadfastly with Cambodia in its just struggle against foreign invasion and for national sovereignty and independence. Together, the two countries have shared the rough times and the smooth and consistently supported each other in times of need. His Majesty Samdech Preah Sihanouk lived in China for nearly 40 years, embracing China as his home away from home. He had written and composed many songs in tribute to the China-Cambodia friendship, such as Nostalgia of China. His songs are still widely sung today. His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni and Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk visit China almost every year. We have met many times, sharing warm conversations about our families and life. In 2020, I presented Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk with the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China. This deeply meaningful medal embodies the profound friendship of the Chinese people toward the people of Cambodia. Upon the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic of the century, the then Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen braved the snow and wind to visit Beijing. China dispatched medical teams to provide emergency assistance to Cambodia. The two countries provided each other with a large amount of medical supplies. In the face of complex regional and international developments, we support each other in safeguarding our respective core interests, and work together to uphold international fairness and justice. Our two nations have forged an ironclad friendship.

Our community with a shared future is powered by equality and mutual benefit. For many years, China has been Cambodia's largest trading partner and largest source of investment, and our industrial and supply chain cooperation has continued to deepen. Thanks to the China-Cambodia free trade agreement, premium agricultural products from Cambodia, including banana, mango and longan, are finding their way into Chinese households. The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, developed through China-Cambodia cooperation, has drawn more than 200 international companies to establish operations, laying a solid groundwork for Cambodia's industrial modernization. China-supported infrastructure projects, such as Cambodia's first expressway, first viaduct across a river valley, largest power plant and largest stadium, have brought the Cambodian people tangible benefits and strongly bolstered the long-term development of the country. Chinese experts have helped formulate Cambodia's modern agricultural development plans on the basis of their extensive field trips in the country. The China-Cambodia Diamond Hexagon cooperation has boosted Cambodia's development.

Our community with a shared future is founded upon inclusiveness and mutual learning. Over the past 30 years, China has sent many experts across diverse fields -- including archaeology, geological exploration, cultural heritage, history, architecture and the arts -- who have dedicated themselves to the restoration of Chau Say Tevoda Temple, Ta Keo Temple and the ancient Royal Palace of Angkor. They have helped bring renewed splendor to the Angkor legacy, a gem of human civilizations. More and more Chinese tourists are travelling to Cambodia to experience its rich history and culture while more and more Cambodian friends are learning Chinese to better appreciate the charm of the time-honored Chinese civilization and understand Chinese modernization. Over the years, with Chinese assistance, a number of friendship roads have been built and clean water-pumping wells drilled to improve the well-being of local people. The project of the China-Cambodia Friendship Poverty Alleviation Demonstration Village is completed. Thanks to the treatment by traditional Chinese medicine teams, a hearing-impaired girl articulated "Mama" for the first time, and a wheelchair user got back on his feet.

For nearly half a century, Asia has enjoyed overall peace and stability and rapid economic growth, creating the Asian miracle in the history of global development. As changes unseen in a century accelerate, Asia now stands at a new starting point of collective rise. Consistently following the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and the policy of developing friendship and partnership with neighboring countries, China will deepen friendship and cooperation with them, extend the benefits of Chinese modernization to them, and work with them to jointly uphold regional peace and stability and to advance modernization in Asia.

As important members of the big Asian family, China and Cambodia must ride the tide of history and heed our people's aspirations. We must strive together and thrive together. We must act as pioneers and pacesetters in translating the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative from vision into reality. We must work together to promote the steady and sustained progress in building the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.

-- Let us bring our mutual political trust to a higher level. We should maintain frequent high-level exchanges and draw up a strategic blueprint for the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. China firmly supports Cambodia in independently choosing a development path that suits its own conditions, in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and in playing a greater role on the international stage. To jointly safeguard our political security, we should strengthen communication on matters of strategic importance such as foreign policy and national defense, and resolutely oppose any attempts by external forces to interfere in our internal affairs, sow discord or undermine China-Cambodia friendship.

-- Let us expand our mutually beneficial cooperation of higher quality. We must prioritize development and keep people at the center. To advance modernization in both countries, we should maximize the role of the China-Cambodia Intergovernmental Coordination Committee, forge greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Pentagonal Strategy, and advance the development of the Industrial and Technological Corridor and the Fish and Rice Corridor. We should also jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system, advance industrial and supply chain cooperation, enhance cooperation in advanced manufacturing, green development, digital economy and other areas, and make the Diamond Hexagon cooperation shine better and stronger.

-- Let us work together to ensure greater security. To foster a secure environment for our respective development, we should strengthen exchange and cooperation in combating external interference and separatist activities. We must guard against and resist "color revolutions," strengthen joint exercises and training, emergency management and security cooperation on major Belt and Road projects, and crack down on telecom and cyber fraud and other criminal activities. We must stay committed to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, build consensus on security concepts and approaches, and jointly promote peace and tranquility in the region and the world at large.

-- Let us have more frequent people-to-people exchanges. We should uphold solidarity and harmony, have more cultural dialogues, increase experience sharing on state governance, expand diverse forms of cooperation in areas of culture, tourism, youth exchange and protection and restoration of cultural heritages, and promote people-to-people connectivity. We must champion the Asian values and humanity's common values.

-- Let us strengthen strategic coordination of higher standards. We should draw wisdom from the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, move faster to build a community with a shared future of peace and prosperity among Lancang-Mekong countries, and work together toward a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful, amicable and harmonious Asian home. Together we must stand against hegemonism, power politics and camp-based confrontation, and defend the shared interests of our two countries and other developing countries. We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, endeavor to safeguard world peace and stability and international fairness and justice, jointly oppose protectionism, and defend an international environment of openness and cooperation.

As a Chinese verse goes, "True friendship, like refined gold, withstands all tests of time." I firmly believe that with our joint efforts, the China-Cambodia ironclad friendship, which has been tempered through trials of time and storms of adversity, will stay true to its original purpose. China will work with Cambodia to safeguard peace, pursue development and achieve shared prosperity, to make solid progress in building the China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and to bring greater stability and certainty to this turbulent world. ■