In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival, President Xi Jinping, who also serves as general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, paid a visit to northeast China's Liaoning Province.
During his visit on Thursday, President Xi inspected a cold rolling mill of Bensteel Group in Benxi City. Emphasizing the importance of the steel industry, he stated that \"the steel industry is a crucial basic industry for the country and that the real economy is the foundation of the national economy,\" underscoring the need to strengthen and develop it further.
Earlier in the day, President Xi visited a food market in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province. He interacted with vendors and shoppers to check on the market's supplies during the holiday season, ensuring that residents have access to ample provisions as they prepare for one of China's most important festivals.
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Xi Jinping visits northeast China's Liaoning ahead of Spring Festival
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