Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Hebei Province on Wednesday, urging new progress in promoting the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Emphasizing the importance of innovation and green development, Premier Li called for accelerated efforts to drive the region’s economic and ecological transformation.
During his visit to the Xiong’an New Area, Premier Li stressed the need to attract competitive enterprises and cultivate a high-tech industrial system. At China Satellite Network Group, he highlighted the significance of injecting new momentum into the area’s development by fostering innovation and embracing cutting-edge technologies.
Premier Li also learned about the ecological management and protection efforts at Baiyangdian Lake. Praising the local initiatives to improve the environment, he underscored the crucial role of coordinated protection and ecological restoration of the lake and its upstream and downstream areas in achieving sustainable development.
In the city of Baoding, Premier Li visited a semiconductor company where he was briefed on advancements in scientific and technological innovation. He encouraged the company to grasp emerging trends, increase research and development investment, and strive to overcome challenges in key and core technologies to enhance their competitive advantage.
The premier’s itinerary included a visit to a dike construction site in Zhuozhou, where he reviewed progress on major post-disaster water conservancy projects. Acknowledging the unusually heavy rainstorms and floods that affected the province last year, Premier Li called for accelerated efforts in housing reconstruction, repair, and reinforcement, alongside enhanced planning and construction of flood control systems.
As winter approaches, Premier Li urged local officials to give extra attention to the well-being of affected residents, ensuring they stay safe throughout the season. His visit underscored the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, promoting sustainable development, and improving the livelihoods of the people in Hebei Province.
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Premier Li urges new progress in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei development
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