President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made an inspection tour in northeast China's Liaoning Province ahead of the Spring Festival, one of the most significant festivals in China.
On Thursday, he visited a cold rolling mill of Bensteel Group in Benxi City. During his visit, Xi emphasized the importance of the steel industry as a crucial basic industry for the country. He highlighted that the real economy serves as the foundation of the national economy.
Earlier in the day, President Xi visited a food market in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province, to check on market supplies during the holiday season.
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Xi Jinping visits northeast China's Liaoning ahead of Spring Festival
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