In a decisive move to safeguard public welfare and maintain social stability, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for intensified efforts to ensure workplace safety across the country. The Premier emphasized that strengthening safety protocols is essential to effectively protecting the lives and property of the people.
Speaking in a recent instruction on safe production, Li Qiang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, urged relevant authorities to significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of risk and hazard inspections. He stressed the importance of a zero-tolerance approach toward illegal and non-compliant practices, as well as the falsification of safety-related data.
The Premier highlighted several high-risk sectors that require rigorous supervision, specifically naming mining, fireworks, transportation, and construction. According to Li, it is imperative to strengthen safety management across the entire industrial chain, ensuring that all responsible personnel fulfill their duties to curb the occurrence of major and especially serious accidents.
Beyond industrial safety, the Premier addressed the seasonal challenges facing the nation. As the Chinese mainland enters its flood season, Li noted that the flood control and disaster relief situation is becoming increasingly complex. He called for heightened monitoring, early warning systems, and a surge in emergency preparedness and rescue capabilities to mitigate potential disasters.
These directives were further reinforced during a national video conference on safe production held in Beijing this past Saturday. During the session, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, urged regional leaders to draw profound lessons from recent accidents. Zhang advocated for a stricter approach to detecting hidden risks and launched a call for a tough crackdown on irregularities, particularly in sectors involving hazardous chemicals and mining.
By prioritizing these safety measures and disaster relief efforts, the government aims to build a more resilient infrastructure and a safer environment for workers and residents alike, ensuring long-term social and economic stability.
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