In a heartfelt gesture ahead of the Spring Festival, President Xi Jinping, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, braved the cold on Wednesday to visit residents affected by recent floods in northeast China's Liaoning Province.
President Xi traveled to Zhujiagou, a village under the administration of Suizhong County in Huludao City. The village has been grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding, and the president's visit brought much-needed encouragement to the local community.
As temperatures dropped, President Xi met with villagers to assess the flood damage firsthand and to ensure that relief efforts were adequately addressing the needs of those affected. He emphasized the importance of restoring normalcy to the lives of the residents and directed local authorities to expedite rehabilitation projects.
The timing of the visit holds special significance as the Spring Festival, the most important and widely celebrated festival in China, falls on January 29 this year. The festival is a time for family reunions and joy, and President Xi's visit underscores the government's commitment to the well-being of its people during this auspicious period.
The president's outreach is seen as a strong message of solidarity and support, reinforcing the government's dedication to assisting communities in overcoming natural disasters. Residents of Zhujiagou expressed gratitude for the visit, with many feeling reassured by the direct attention from the nation's leader.
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President Xi visits flood-affected residents in northeast China
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