Chinese President Xi Jinping recently conducted an inspection tour of Liaoning Province in northeast China, marking his first domestic trip in 2025. The visit underscored his commitment to disaster recovery, urban renewal, and industrial advancement in the region.
On January 22, President Xi visited Zhujiagou, a village in Huludao, one of the areas hardest hit by the unprecedented torrential downpours causing severe floods in the summer of 2024. In response to the disaster, the village committee facilitated the construction of new homes for severely affected households on higher ground. Tailored to each family's size and needs, the new village of Zhujiagou emerged in less than two months, providing nearly 200 disaster-stricken residents with warm homes before the onset of winter.
During his visit, President Xi inspected the progress of post-disaster restoration, visiting the homes of relocated villagers and inquiring about the quality of their new houses and provisions for daily life. His concern for people's well-being reflects the \"people-first\" philosophy and the government's commitment to enhancing the sense of security among citizens.
On January 23, President Xi visited the Chang'an community in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, to observe how public services are being optimized to improve residents' quality of life. Since 2023, the community has been renovating old residential areas. All 13 residential buildings and public areas have been upgraded, and initiatives promoting quality employment, education, health services, and elderly care have been launched to support the residents.
President Xi also toured a cold rolling mill of the Bensteel Group in Benxi to gain insights into the company's efforts to accelerate transformation and upgrading, promoting high-quality development in the industrial sector.
President Xi's continued engagement with grassroots communities demonstrates his dedication to ensuring and improving people's livelihoods. His visits to Liaoning over the years highlight a consistent focus on delivering tangible benefits to the people and fostering regional development.
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Xi's Liaoning visit: Touch of warmth, reflection of commitment
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