China's Hebei Province is charting a bold path for sustainable growth as part of nationwide efforts to upgrade its economic blueprint. At a State Council press briefing today, Wang Zhengpu, governor of Hebei and deputy secretary of the CPC Hebei Provincial Committee, outlined strategies balancing environmental protection with tech-driven innovation .
Key initiatives include:
- Accelerating green industries like wind/solar energy production
- Boosting advanced manufacturing in robotics and smart vehicles
- Expanding digital infrastructure across rural areas
Wang emphasized creating \"quality jobs for younger generations\" through vocational training programs tied to emerging sectors. The province aims to reduce coal consumption by 10% by 2025 while maintaining 6% annual GDP growth →
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When asked about cross-regional collaboration, Wang highlighted partnerships with Beijing-Tianjin tech hubs – think of it as China's Silicon Valley meets sustainability goals . The briefing comes as global markets watch China's provincial-level strategies for post-pandemic recovery.
With youth unemployment being a hot-button issue worldwide, Hebei's focus on upskilling programs could offer lessons (and opportunities!) for young professionals eyeing Asia's job markets .
Reference(s):
cgtn.com