Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for accelerated efforts to implement major national projects with an emphasis on quality and sustainability during a two-day inspection tour in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The premier highlighted infrastructure development as a cornerstone for advancing economic growth and improving living standards across ethnic communities.
During visits to key sites, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway construction zone in Nyingchi City, Li underscored the railway's strategic importance in connecting remote areas to broader economic networks. "This project will serve as a vital artery for Xizang's development, ensuring safer travel and creating opportunities for residents," he stated, stressing rigorous safety protocols and environmental preservation.
Li emphasized the need to align infrastructure investments with local ecological conditions and cultural contexts, urging the cultivation of region-specific industries. Analysts note the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, once operational, could significantly enhance cross-regional trade and tourism while addressing historical transportation challenges in the Himalayan region.
The premier's visit reaffirms Beijing's commitment to balanced regional development, particularly in ethnically diverse areas, as part of broader efforts to achieve social stability and long-term economic resilience.
