In a move to enhance the quality of life and protect the environment, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, on Wednesday afternoon.
During his visit, Xi toured a local community and a picturesque section of the Yellow River, where he learned about ongoing efforts to improve public services, prioritize elderly care and childcare, and strengthen comprehensive public order maintenance. 🏡👵👶
Lanzhou, beautifully situated along the banks of the Yellow River in its upper reaches, serves as a vital hub for ecological conservation initiatives.
While inspecting the area near the Zhongshan Bridge, Xi emphasized the importance of continuous efforts to promote ecological conservation and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin. He urged for consistent advancements each year to ensure the effective implementation of policies aimed at preserving the environment and fostering sustainable growth. 🌊🌱
\"Protection is a precondition of development, and lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,\" Xi stressed, expressing confidence that the Yellow River will become even more beautiful in the future.
Xi also engaged with local authorities to review the progress made in ecological conservation and took the time to chat with residents and tourists enjoying leisure activities along the riverbanks. 👫🌅
During his visit to a community center, Xi highlighted the significance of prioritizing services for the elderly and children, reinforcing that community work should always aim to enhance the well-being of residents. He described residential communities as the foundation of urban governance and called for the strengthening of community initiatives to truly benefit the public.
