Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said on Monday e-commerce is an emerging business with great potential, which can promote sales of agricultural products, help rural residents shake off poverty and facilitate rural vitalization.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about poverty alleviation efforts in Jinmi village of Xiaoling township in Zhashui county, Shangluo city, northwest China's Shannxi province, April 20, 2020. [Photo/Xinhua]

Xi made the remarks during his inspection tour in the village of Jinmi in Zhashui county, northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Located in the Qinling Mountains, the village has shaken off poverty in recent years by developing the black fungus industry.

At the village's training center, Xi chatted amiably with villagers who were preparing for livestreaming marketing of their agricultural products.