Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored the dual priorities of technological innovation and ecological sustainability during a two-day inspection tour of Gansu and Qinghai provinces this week. The visit highlighted efforts to build modern industrial systems aligned with regional strengths while advancing China’s green transition goals.
In Gansu’s capital Lanzhou, Premier Li visited a high-tech firm and industrial park, urging enterprises and research institutions to “keep pace with global frontiers” through increased R&D investments and improved talent development mechanisms. He emphasized leveraging local resources to create competitive industries while touring the Yellow River ecological zone, praising restoration efforts and calling for integrated protection of mountain, water, and desert ecosystems.
Qinghai’s Xining showcased the province’s clean energy leadership, with Li advocating for deeper integration of green computing and renewable power. At a local food enterprise, he encouraged businesses to modernize agriculture and animal husbandry through sustainable practices that boost rural employment and incomes.
The tour concluded with Premier Li affirming regional progress in balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship, positioning northwest China as a critical player in the nation’s green development strategy.
