As millions prepare for Spring Festival reunions, President Xi Jinping braved frigid temperatures this week to visit Zhujiagou Village in Liaoning Province – where families displaced by 2023’s devastating floods are now settling into new homes.
From Ruins to Renewal
Last August’s torrential rains submerged entire neighborhoods, destroying roads and farmlands. But by October 2024, all 186 relocated residents moved into newly constructed homes on safer ground – a feat Xi personally inspected this Wednesday. \“I’ve been concerned about you,\” he told villagers, visibly relieved to see restored livelihoods.
People First
Xi emphasized the CPC’s commitment to post-disaster recovery, stating: \“The people can always count on the Party and government in their most difficult times.\” This visit continues his 13-year tradition of spending Spring Festival eves with grassroots communities – from making ciba rice cakes in Jiangxi to calculating household budgets in Hebei.
A Decade of Compassion
From 2008’s Wenchuan earthquake zones to 2022 flood recovery in Shanxi, Xi’s Spring Festival tours spotlight China’s disaster response framework. \“Only when the people are secure can the country prosper,\” he noted during similar visits – a philosophy echoed in his recent New Year speech prioritizing public welfare.
