Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled up his sleeves during a recent Anhui inspection tour, urging the province to become a trailblazer in sustainable development and tech innovation. 🚀 From ancient alleyways to buzzing science parks, here's why this eastern Chinese region is stepping into the spotlight.
Where History Meets Harmony
In Tongcheng City's Liuchi Alley – famous for a 300-year-old neighborly compromise between two families – Xi highlighted cultural preservation as key to social harmony. 🏯 'These stories teach us conflict resolution through mutual respect,' he told locals, praising efforts to blend traditional values with modern governance.
Tech Titans in the Making
At Hefei's cutting-edge science hub, Xi geeked out over AI, green energy, and biotech innovations. 🔬 'True power comes from self-reliance in technology,' he stressed, rallying researchers to accelerate breakthroughs. The province aims to become China's answer to Silicon Valley, with plans for national labs and international R&D partnerships.
Green Growth Blueprint
Anhui's roadmap includes:
✅ Carbon-neutral industrial clusters
✅ Next-gen manufacturing hubs
✅ Belt & Road tech partnerships
✅ Rural-urban development balance
Xi emphasized: 'Every rice field and solar panel counts in building an ecological civilization.' 🌾⚡
Party Power Moves
Strengthening CPC discipline emerged as a recurring theme, with calls to eliminate bureaucratic red tape and inspire grassroots leadership. 💼 New anti-corruption measures and streamlined governance models aim to keep the development engine humming.
As night markets sizzle in Hefei and ancient woodcarvers preserve tradition, Anhui represents China's dual vision – honoring its past while coding the future. 📜💻
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Xi calls on Anhui to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization
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