Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for sound efforts in preserving the Great Wall as a symbol of the Chinese nation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the Jiayu Pass, a famed part of the Great Wall in Jiayuguan City, during his inspection tour of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 20, 2019. Xi also listened to an introduction to the historical and cultural background of the Great Wall and the passes in the Hexi Corridor, part of the ancient Silk Road in northwest China. [Photo/Xinhua]

Xi made the remarks Tuesday while visiting the Jiayu Pass, a famed part of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty, during his inspection tour to northwestern province of Gansu.