CCTV:
This year's "No. 1 central document" focuses on learning from the experience of the Green Rural Revival Program to advance comprehensive rural revitalization. However, situations differ in various localities. So, what should different regions learn from the program? And how should they go about learning it? Thank you.
Han Wenxiu:
The Green Rural Revival Program was a major policy decision that was personally planned and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his tenure in Zhejiang. It started with improving the rural environment and addressing issues of insanitation, disorder, and dilapidation. Over the past 20-plus years, the program has expanded its scope to cover all aspects of rural revitalization and has become a systematic effort. It has not only profoundly transformed the overall appearance of rural Zhejiang but has also become a successful example of promoting comprehensive rural revitalization through its pioneering efforts.
What should we learn from the program experience? I believe the key is to understand and apply the philosophies and methodologies used in the process. Zhejiang has gone through different stages to implement the program, with cities and counties differing in their foundations and conditions. However, the philosophies and methodologies have remained consistent throughout. These widely applied philosophies and methodologies include committing to the goals, making solid efforts, and perseverance; adopting a people-centric approach by setting objectives based on farmers' needs and aspirations; maintaining a holistic mindset by coordinating urban and rural development; adopting a region-specific, category-based method to foster and boost rural industries to enrich farmers; improving Party-building efforts as the guiding force while strengthening primary-level structures; and continuously enhancing and improving rural governance. These development philosophies, methodologies, and mechanisms for carrying forward our work reflect our values and derive effective measures. They are the essence of the program and are worth learning from.
How do we learn from the program experience? The key is to start from reality and make breakthroughs based on actual conditions. China's vast countryside results in significant variation. Natural conditions, customs and traditions, development levels, and foundations for carrying out work all differ from one place to another. Therefore, while learning from and using the experience of the program, we should grasp its essence and adapt it flexibly to local realities. It is important to closely align with the actual situation and, by addressing prominent issues of great concern to farmers, determine the focus and clarify the steps to proceed with the work. We should innovate based on local conditions, and progress step by step, and pool strengths to accomplish concrete results that ordinary people can feel and see. As we continuously achieve phased results in rural revitalization, the sense of gain, happiness, and security among rural residents will continue to increase. Thank you.
