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Speakers:

Liu Qi, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Jiangxi Provincial Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Jiangxi Province

Yi Lianhong, vice secretary of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and governor of the People's Government of Jiangxi Province

Shi Xiaolin, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee

Chairperson:

Chen Wenjun, spokesperson of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee

Date: 

May 14, 2021

Chen Wenjun:

Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Welcome to this press conference held by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Jiangxi province is a land with revolutionary glories where the great revolutionary spirit of the CPC such as the great Jinggangshan Spirit and the spirit of the Soviet areas have been fostered. The great revolutionary spirit has been passed on and carried forward, inspiring generations of communists to stay true to the original aspiration, keep the mission in mind, and strive for greater achievements.

On the occasion of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party, we have organized this press conference and invited Liu Qi, secretary of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Jiangxi Province; Yi Lianhong, vice secretary of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and governor of the People's Government of Jiangxi Province; and Shi Xiaolin, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee. They will brief you on issues related to "Jiangxi: Endeavoring to start new chapter with 100 years of glories" and answer your questions. Next, I will give the floor to Mr. Liu. 

Liu Qi:

Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, good morning.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. It is a great pleasure to attend this press conference held by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and brief you on the situation of Jiangxi's old revolutionary base areas at this critical historic juncture. First of all, on behalf of the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee, the People's Government of Jiangxi Province and the more than 45 million people of Jiangxi, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your long-term interest in, support for and assistance to Jiangxi.

Jiangxi is a place endowed with "rich resources, outstanding people and productive land." In ancient times, it was known as "the head of the Wu Kingdom and the tail of the Chu Kingdom," and "the portal of Guangdong province and the courtyard of Fujian province." It has distinct geographical advantages, connecting the east with the west and linking the south with the north. The "red color" (referring to revolutionary heritage) is the best-known brand of Jiangxi. The "green color" (referring to ecological environment) is the biggest advantage of Jiangxi. The "ancient color" (referring to ancient heritage) is the deepest historic holdings of Jiangxi. The red and green colors enhance each other, while the past and the present complement each other.

With regards to the Party's glorious history over the past century, as the Cradle of the Chinese Revolution, the Cradle of the People's Republic, the Cradle of the People's Army and the Birthplace of the Chinese Workers' Movement, Jiangxi, a piece of red land soaked with the blood of numerous revolutionary martyrs, has fostered the great Jinggangshan Spirit, the spirit of the Soviet areas and the Long March Spirit, and carried forward the original aspiration and mission of the Chinese Communists. The Chinese revolution started in Jiangxi and spread across the whole country, and from victory in this place to new victories across the nation. Under the leadership of the Party, the people of Jiangxi have forged ahead with determination and perseverance, and achieved historical advancements from isolation and backwardness to civility and progress, from lack of adequate food and clothing to a moderately prosperous society in all respects. This is a witness to the great strides that the Party has united and led the Chinese people to achieve: from standing up, to becoming rich and growing strong.

The CPC Central Committee attaches great importance to and cares greatly about Jiangxi. In February 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected Jiangxi, visiting local people and putting forward important requirements for the further development of the province. Three years later, in May 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping made another inspection visit to Jiangxi and put forward the important target of "setting an example in speeding up the high-quality development of the old revolutionary bases and vying for the forefront in boosting the rise of the central region," and the important requirement of "advancement in five aspects," that is, to promote high-quality economic development, deepen reform and opening up, promote agricultural and rural modernization, promote innovation in social governance, and carry forward the revolutionary heritage. Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's remarks, we have been working hard in gratitude, speeding up to achieve high quality and leapfrog development, and striving to depict a new picture of Jiangxi's reform and development in the new era. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, the province's GDP has grown by 8.7% annually, moving up from 19th to 15th place in the country in terms of its national GDP ranking. More encouragingly, the added value of high-tech industries and strategic emerging industries in the province has accounted for 38.2% and 22.1% of industries above designated size, respectively, increasing by 8.1 and 7.2 percentage points during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020). The quality of development and people's wellbeing has been continuously improved. The sight of "strong industry, beautiful ecology, and rich people with fighting spirits" is gradually emerging in the great land of Jiangxi.

The drivers of innovative development are playing a bigger role. Jiangxi is a place where many development miracles have been created. China's first plane, first diesel-powered wheeled tractor, first military three-wheeled motorcycle and sidecar, and first coastal defense missile were all made here. We have deeply implemented the strategy of innovation-driven development and fully stimulated the vitality of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Poyang Lake National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone, and the Ganjiang Innovation Academy under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have been established. Part of the fuselage of China's self-developed C919 large passenger aircraft was made in Jiangxi. The technology of blue LED on silicon substrate was also invented in the province. We strove to work on the development of aviation, electronic information, equipment manufacturing, traditional Chinese medicine, new energy, new materials and other advantageous industries. Virtual reality, "03 special project," namely next generation broadband wireless mobile communications network, Internet of Things and other sectors of the digital economy have achieved rapid development. Nowadays, the land of Jiangxi is full of innovation and creation, surging with the tide of innovation, and gathering the powerful momentum of achieving high-quality and leapfrog development.

Jiangxi has achieved more and more fruitful outcomes in the pursuit of reform and opening-up. It has been a key exporter of trade along the Silk Road since ancient times. The Maritime Silk Road is also known as the Maritime Ceramic Road, and craftsmen traveled from all around to Jiangxi's Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital, to make exquisite porcelain which sold well around the world. Comrade Deng Xiaoping was once demoted to Jiangxi to do manual labor, and the "Xiaoping Trail," a memorial park dedicated to him, has become an important symbol of his interaction with the general public and an exploration of the new road he helped China to take. Jiangxi spares no effort to promote the spirit of innovation, while continuously carrying out reform and openingup to tackle key problems and break new ground. Its e-government service platforms, such as "Gan Futong" and "Gan Zhengtong," have been improved. Meanwhile, it has become a national model region regarding its reform efforts to streamline administration and delegate power, as well as in its construction of "sponge cities" and its experience in rural house renovation in Yujiang district, Yingtan city. Jiangxi is also making efforts to build an inland opening-up pilot economic zone with high quality and standards, pressing ahead with the development of major opening-up portals, platforms, and business environment. The latter looks to feature the best policies, lowest costs, greatest services, and highest efficiencies. With the infinite vitality brought about by China's reform and opening-up, today's Jiangxi is exuding the energy of growth. Thus, the once-revolutionary base now exhibits a refreshing momentum for development.

Liu Qi:

Jiangxi's fine ecosystems and environment have progressively displayed prominent features. Green development and ecological conservation are Jiangxi's greatest assets, biggest strengths, and most important calling card. It is here that General Secretary Xi Jinping said "Mount Lu is famed for its tranquility, Mount Sanqing for its beauty, and Mount Longhu for its uniqueness." Poyang Lake, which is known as "the wetland of the world and the kingdom for migrant birds," is China's largest freshwater lake and is often referred to as "the lake that can breathe." As its water level varies each season, different views can be seen in the region throughout the year. The lake area during the rainy season spans 4,600 square kilometers, whereas in the dry season, it only makes up 200 to 300 square kilometers. In spring, the lake will transform into a sea of flowers, while in the summer it becomes misty and stretches to the horizon. During autumn, it becomes a vast grassland where herds of cows and goats can be seen. When winter falls, the lake will turn into a kingdom for migratory birds. Monitoring data in 2020 showed that a total of 680,000 wintering migratory birds across 63 species were found in the Poyang Lake region. This is echoed in a poetic expression that describes the huge number of birds here, which describes how the sun and moon are blocked by the birds when they fly and the grass by the lake can be barely seen when they land. Among these birds, more than 4,000 white cranes, which is also the "provincial bird" of Jiangxi, were found here last year. This means that over 96% of all white cranes in the world migrate to Poyang Lake during the winter. Bird watchers can get the closest views in the world of the white cranes at Poyang Lake. In the Wuxing Reclamation Farm in Nanchang city, a tourist town dedicated to the white cranes is being built. You are all welcome to visit Poyang Lake and enjoy the area's views, which embody the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. All these are a vivid showcase of Jiangxi's fine ecosystem. We have been working to preserve the environment like we protect our own eyes. We have also been working to establish a national pilot zone for ecological progress and resolutely tackle pollution, making Jiangxi's ecosystem and environment one of the best in China. Other efforts have been made to comprehensively improve both urban and rural environments, and to make Jiangxi a tidy, beautiful, harmonious, and livable place. Today's Jiangxi is a land of picturesque scenery, presenting a magnificent picture of blue sky, green land, clear water, and fresh air.

People in Jiangxi, the once-revolutionary base, have experienced growing prosperity. When General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Jiangxi on a recent inspection tour, he told us to think about the source of the river when drinking water. He urged us to keep in mind the revolutionary ideals and purpose, to remain true to the original aspirations and mission of the CPC and to remember the martyrs and folks from the then Central Soviet Area and other old revolutionary base areas. We have been carrying out an in-depth, people-centered development philosophy, making greater efforts to meet people's basic living needs and improve their livelihood and welfare. All 25 poor counties and 3,058 impoverished villages in Jiangxi have since shaken off poverty. This is a historic move to tackle Jiangxi's overall regional poverty. The per capita disposable income for urban and rural residents in Jiangxi has doubled since 2010, ahead of schedule. In addition, efforts have been made to proactively facilitate the modernization of Jiangxi's social governance system and capacities, which enables the province to win national-level prizes for excellence in comprehensive management for 16 consecutive years. People's lives in today's Jiangxi are more convenient, comfortable, and happier, and they are living a better life in this once revolutionary base.

The atmosphere of responsibility and hard work has been further developed in Jiangxi. Jiangxi is abbreviated as "Gan" in Chinese, which is homonymous with the Chinese character for "work." This is also highly consistent with our people's diligence, humility, responsibility and hard work, and their contemporary spirit. Guided by the Party's political building, we will comprehensively strengthen Party building in the new era, and vigorously carry forward the great Jinggangshan Spirit, the spirit of the then Soviet areas, and the spirit of the Long March. As such, government officials and the public in Jiangxi are inspired to carry out the Party's guidelines, are grateful for the Party's work, and follow the Party resolutely. We will pass the Party's revolutionary traditions from generation to generation and strive to build Jiangxi into a place with the most emphasis on Party spirit, politics, and loyalty. We also work to rectify problems relating to the unwilling or sluggish undertaking of responsibility, being dishonest, mediocre, lazy, and inefficient to work. We must resolutely and thoroughly eliminate the adverse effects of the Su Rong case (Su was Party chief of Jiangxi between 2007 and 2013 and was sentenced for life for corruption in 2017) and achieve new results in creating a clean and upright political ecosystem. Nowadays, Jiangxi is an entrepreneurial land with diligent people who roll up their sleeves and seize the moment to press ahead with their work.

Those who drink water should remember those who dug the well. Those who enjoy a happy life should remember what the CPC has done. Earthshaking changes that have taken place in Jiangxi fully demonstrate the great advantages of the leadership of the CPC and socialism with Chinese characteristics, and fully demonstrate the great strength and practicality of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Embarking on the new journey of the 14th Five-Year Plan, we will act upon Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, focus on the goal of "accelerating the high-quality development of the old revolutionary base areas, taking the lead in the rise of central China" and the important requirement of "advancement in five aspects." We will implement the new development philosophy in a complete, precise, and comprehensive manner. Meanwhile, we will also make efforts to learn the hundred-year-old history of the CPC and inherit its revolutionary traditions in a bid to pool strength to facilitate high-quality development and create a new chapter in Jiangxi's building of a modern socialist country in all aspects and implement reform efforts in the new era. Thank you.

Chen Wenjun:

Thank you, Mr. Liu. The floor is now open for questions. Please identify the news organization you represent before asking your question. 

CCTV:

Just now, Mr. Liu said that since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, General Secretary Xi Jinping has paid two inspection visits to Jiangxi, calling for the inheritance of red traditions to carry forward the Jinggangshan spirit, the spirit of the Soviet areas, and the spirit of the Long March. As a sacred place of the Chinese revolution, how does Jiangxi draw on the strength of Party history to forge ahead?

Liu Qi: 

Thank you. I will answer your question. Jiangxi boasts a glorious revolutionary history full of touching stories about the people's struggle for better life. This history has forged the great spirit of Jinggangshan, the spirit of then Soviet areas and the Long March spirit. In May 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping paid another inspection visit to Jiangxi. During his visit, he said that the Jinggangshan spirit and the spirit of the Soviet areas carry the original aspiration and mission of the CPC members, and forge the great revolutionary spirit of the CPC. These great revolutionary spirits transcend time and space, never go out of fashion, and are the inexhaustible motivation for our Communist Party to never forget our original intention and remember our mission. Keeping in mind the instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, we have been working hard to inherit, carry forward and pass on the revolutionary spirit and traditions during our Long March into the new era.

First, we have drawn strength from our deep belief and firm conviction. In Jiangxi, nearly 260,000 people were identified as revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the revolutionary wars. This is a land full of memories and touching stories about their fight and faith. One of them, Fang Zhimin, said before dying a martyr, "the enemy can cut off our heads, but they can never weaken our faith." Another martyr, Liu Renkan, even disseminated his belief and mobilized the people before dying a hero's death. After the enemy brutally cut off his tongue, he wrote "Long live the success of Chinese revolution" with his foot dipped in the blood. Jiangxi is blessed with rich historical events, red resources and revolutionary forefathers. Leveraging the strength of the province, we have launched Party history learning and education campaigns, including reading letters written by revolutionaries to their families. A book compiled by the China Executive Leadership Academy Jinggangshan collected letters written by several dozen martyrs to their families, many of which were written immediately before their death. These moving letters, fully showcasing the strength of belief, conviction and confidence, have sent people into tears and left a lifelong impression on them. I remember two martyrs in this book, Chen Jue and Zhao Yunxiao, both of whom studied in the Soviet Union, and returned to China to participate in the revolution. After being arrested by the enemy, they were sentenced to death. Zhao was pregnant then, so Chen wrote a letter to her before dying a martyr. Several sentences of his letter left a lifelong impression on me. He wrote, "Although we both die, our wishes will surely be fulfilled by other comrades as long as they live." Who are those "other comrades"? I think they represent the generations of CPC members. Four months after the death of Chen Jue, Zhao Yunxiao gave birth to their baby. Soon, the enemy decided to kill her too. The night before her death, Zhao wrote a letter to her daughter, whose name was Qiming. It reads, "my little baby, you are born so unfortunate that you don't even have a chance to know your father and mother. Please do not hate me. Do not hate your parents. Hate the environment we were living in then. Today, I will tell you explicitly that your parents are members of the CPC." Unfortunately, Qiming, who was born and lived in a dark prison, died at the age of four and failed to grow up as her mother wished. But our Chinese people, generation by generation, including everyone present here, are all "Qiming" today. We should all bear our forefathers in mind and remember that the happy life we enjoy today was gained by numerous revolutionary martyrs and CPC members at the price of their blood and lives. Whenever reading such stories, we can always draw inexhaustible strength from them. So, we have launched "the second classroom" campaign for CPC history education in light of the local situation. In this campaign, revolutionary sites serve as classrooms, cultural relics and historical documents are the textbooks, and martyrs and role models are our teachers. Our aims are to tell the stories of the Party, revolution and heroes; to guide CPC members and officials to follow the instructions of the Party and be grateful to the Party; and to pass on the spirit of the old revolutionary base areas and red tradition of being faithful to the Party from generation to generation.

Second, we have carried forward the original aspiration and mission of Chinese Communists, that is, to strive for the well-being of the Chinese people. The CPC is from the people, for the people, and successful because of the people. During the time of revolution, people from the old revolutionary base areas wholeheartedly supported the leadership of the CPC and emptied their pockets to help the Red Army, even in the face of white terror, because our party has always sincerely worked for the interests of the people.

During the "Enlarging the Red Army" movement, people from the old revolutionary base areas devoted their last bowl of rice and last foot of fabric to the Red Army. They devoted their last old cotton-wadded quilt to cover stretchers and their last kindred to join the army. At that time, Xingguo county had a population of 250,000. Among them, 80,000 people joined the Red Army. Ruijin county had a population of 240,000, 50,000 of whom joined the Red Army and local armed forces.

Yang Rongxian from Shazhouba, Ruijin county sent his eight sons to join the army, who were all killed in battle. His whole family was martyrs. The story of these heroes has been handed down to today. This shows that the people are committed to the CPC and the CPC is committed to the people. We have a profound understanding of what General Secretary Xi Jinping meant when he said that the state is the people, and the people are the state. 

We will further implement the people-centered philosophy in our development and always put the people first. We will make efforts to address urgent, difficult, and worrisome issues concerning food, housing, transportation, employment, education, medical care, elderly care, and the environment. We will make solid strides in realizing common prosperity and keep enhancing people's sense of gain, well-being, and security in the old revolutionary base areas.

Third, we have vigorously carried forward our good tradition of taking on responsibilities and working hard. Faced with all kinds of difficulties and tests during the time of revolution, countless Chinese Communists have taken on responsibilities and worked hard, struggled tenaciously, carried on a heroic and moving struggle, and wrote sublime and heroic epics. 

Faced with the new situation, new features, and new requirements in the new development stage, as well as hard tasks relating to reform and development, we will vigorously carry forward the fine conduct of officials from revolutionary base areas, make concerted efforts to pass on revolutionary traditions, guide Party members to carry forward the fighting spirit and improve their ability to fight, bravely take on responsibilities, and do "first-class work" to paint a new picture of Jiangxi's reform and development in the new era. Thank you.

Farmers' Daily:

Jinggangshan was the first to be removed from the list of impoverished areas. By April 2020, all 25 formerly impoverished counties in Jiangxi had been lifted out of poverty, and the old revolutionary base areas in the south of Jiangxi province had shaken off poverty as a whole. In the next step, how will Jiangxi promote rural vitalization based on its achievements of poverty alleviation, and enhance people's sense of gain, well-being, and security in its old revolutionary base areas? Thanks.

Liu Qi: 

Thank you for the journalist's question. I will answer your question.

It is our fundamental goal to accelerate high-quality development of the old revolutionary base areas and to help people there live happier and better lives. That is also our historical responsibility.

In February 2017, Jinggangshan was the first to be removed from the list of impoverished areas across the nation. By April 2020, all 25 formerly impoverished counties in Jiangxi had been lifted out of poverty. We fulfilled the promise that no one in the old revolutionary base areas would be left behind on our way to prosperity. We have brought the old revolutionary base areas onto a fast track for high-quality and leapfrogging development.

General Secretary Xi Jinping has reiterated on many occasions that shaking off poverty is not the finish line but the starting point of a new life and new endeavor. We should consolidate poverty alleviation achievements and initiate a dovetailing drive for rural vitalization. Efforts must be made to promote high quality and efficiency in the agricultural sector, make rural areas suitable to live and work in, and ensure that farmers are affluent and well-off. We will build up beautiful villages in the new era, featuring thriving business; civilization and simplicity; joint contribution and shared benefits; natural ecosystems; and harmony and order. 

We will help people from the old revolutionary base areas become better-off. The key is to develop industries that enrich local people. 

Relying on abundant resources and a good industrial base, we aim for better crop varieties, quality improvement and brand building. We will make concerted efforts to develop competitive industries with distinctive features such as tea, Chinese herbal medicine, oil tea, and selenium-rich agriculture. We will also foster new business models such as homestays, rural tourism, leisure, and health care. We will promote the integrated development of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries in rural areas, and improve their quality and efficiency. We will make farmers enjoy more development dividends in rural industries. As for the poverty alleviation industry, in particular, we will strengthen policy support, increase its market competitiveness and resistance to risks, and promote its high-quality and sustainable development. 

We will make our villages more beautiful. Jiangxi has beautiful mountains and clear rivers. The rural scenery can be seen everywhere. In accordance with the requirements of "careful planning, fine construction, precise management, and exquisite presentation," we will vigorously implement rural construction, deepen the comprehensive improvement of urban and rural environments, launch a five-year program to improve the rural living environment, and promote the advancement of the rural living environment from basic improvement to quality improvement.

We will improve the rural public health system, raise the level of rural old-age insurance and subsistence allowance standards, and build a "one-stop service" rural comprehensive service platform to make rural life more convenient, more comfortable, and happier. We will keep improving the rural ethos. We will improve the modern rural governance model, which combines self-governance, rule of law, and rule of virtue.

We will encourage villagers to participate in rural public affairs in an innovative way. We will further implement the training project for rural "law-wise people" and steadily improve levels of good rural governance. We will raise cultural and ethical standards in rural areas and promote social etiquette in the new era. We will work to see the back of outdated social mores and to promote social etiquette and civility, stress family education and family values, and protect simple folk customs. We will help people from the old revolutionary base areas get rich both in their pockets and in their brains. Thank you.

China News Service:

In May 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping made an inspection tour of Jiangxi and presided over a work symposium on the rise of China's central region. He put forward the goal of Jiangxi to "vie for the forefront in boosting the rise of the central region." Recently, the CPC Central Committee has put forward new requirements. What measures will Jiangxi take to seize these opportunities, achieve high-quality development, and make new advances in the rise of the central region? Thank you. 

Liu Qi:

I'd like to invite Mr. Yi Lianhong to answer this question.

Yi Lianhong:

We all know that General Secretary Xi Jinping has always been concerned about the old revolutionary bases and cared about the people living there. The officials and people in Jiangxi have been greatly moved and inspired by General Secretary Xi Jinping's deep love of the old revolutionary bases. Over the past years, following General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions, we have been working hard to advance the social and economic development of Jiangxi. The recently released guideline on boosting high-quality development of central China in the new era shows that the CPC Central Committee and the State Council have attached great importance to and scaled up support for the development of the country's central region and Jiangxi. Therefore, we have taken it as a vital opportunity to advance high-quality development of Jiangxi.

Going forward, by focusing on the target of "setting an example and vying for the forefront" that General Secretary Xi Jinping has put forward for Jiangxi, and following the guideline released by the CPC Central Committee, we will work hard to forge ahead, ground our efforts in the new development stage, apply the new development philosophy, and create a new pattern for development, so as to start a new chapter in Jiangxi's development in the journey of fully building China into a modern socialist country. To be specific, we will ensure the following five aspects:

First, we will accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system underpinned by innovation. We will leverage national-level innovation platforms such as the Poyang Lake national innovation demonstration zone and the Ganjiang Innovation Academy, as well as the role of colleges, universities, and scientific research institutions in Jiangxi to build it into a province of innovators. We will scale up efforts to set up a market-oriented scientific and technological innovation system that will help enterprises play a major role and feature the coordinated efforts of firms, universities, research institutions, financial institutions, and consumers. Moreover, we will step up efforts to establish a modern industrial system in which the digital economy is the mainstay, the advanced manufacturing industry is the foundation, and the manufacturing and service industries are deeply integrated.

Second, we will pursue coordinated development and scale up efforts to enhance the overall outcome of the regional development. Given the remarkable geographical advantage Jiangxi possesses, we have been making concerted efforts to integrate ourselves into China's regional development strategy while promoting the coordinated economic development of the province. We will prioritize the development of the metropolitan area of Nanchang and focus on economic development in the areas along Shanghai-Kunming high-speed railway and Beijing-Kowloon high-speed railway. We will step up efforts to boost vitalization of the former Central Soviet Area in southern Jiangxi in all respects, promote cooperation between northeastern Jiangxi and other regions, as well as boost the transformation and upgrading of western Jiangxi. We will advance the synergized progress of urban functions and quality, and rural vitalization to build more modern and attractive towns featuring pleasant living environments, favorable business environments, elegant layouts, and beautiful landscapes. Moreover, we will make the development of our rural areas outstanding in five aspects such as the prosperous development of businesses, fine folk customs, joint contribution, and shared benefits, as well as a beautiful environment and harmonious development. 

Third, we will stick to the green development philosophy, and endeavor to make Jiangxi's development a model in the process of building a beautiful China. We all know that Jiangxi is one of the provinces with the largest vegetation coverage. As soon as you arrive in Jiangxi, you will be impressed by its large proportion of tree coverage and beautiful, painting-like sights. General Secretary Xi Jinping has told us that Jiangxi's ecological environment is its largest treasure and biggest advantage. Therefore, we will follow the requirements made by General Secretary Xi Jinping and strive for the building of a national ecological civilization pilot zone. We will also endeavor to win the battle against pollution, for example, by protecting the environmental conservation of the Yangtze River, and make sure that every problem found in central environmental inspections will be addressed in a comprehensive, systematic, and thorough manner. This will further leverage the ecological advantage of Jiangxi and make it serve as the impetus for Jiangxi's development.

Fourth, we will follow the principle of opening up, and step up efforts to achieve high-level opening up in all respects. Jiangxi province is adjacent to the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Western Taiwan Straits Economic Zone, which gives the province preferential conditions for the integration into the regional development of both Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Moreover, it provides convenient access to the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. The unique preferential conditions have facilitated our opening-up efforts. Going forward, we will continue to open our door wider and ensure further opening-up by cooperating with adjacent provinces. This includes working with Zhejiang, Hunan, and Guangdong to develop the city of Ganzhou into a gateway to help Jiangxi integrate itself into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. 

Fifth, we will aim for shared benefits and continue to increase people's happiness index. Development is ultimately for the sake of people. What the public expects is where the policy should go. We will firmly bear in mind the important requirements put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping, and focus on the problems that greatly concern the people to deliver services to them, resolve the difficulties they face, and ensure that their sense of gain and happiness continues to increase with the province's social and economic development. Thank you.

Macao Daily News:

Jiangxi province and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are members of the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PPRD) region. What achievements have they made in terms of regional cooperation? What new measures will be adopted in the days to come? Thank you.

Liu Qi:

I'd like to invite Mr. Yi to answer this question.

Yi Lianhong:

Thank you for the question. The PPRD is one of the most vital regions in China. Moreover, Jiangxi and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are members of the region. We can say that Jiangxi is an important economic hinterland in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Over the past years, we have fully leveraged the important platform of the Pan-Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation and Development Forum under the "9+2" cooperation framework, and have fully boosted cooperation and exchanges with Hong Kong and Macao concerning the economy, trade, and culture. The outcomes have been remarkable. Trade and economic cooperation and exchange activities have been held annually in Hong Kong consecutively for the past 18 years, starting in 2002. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic last year, we held relevant activities in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and the outcomes were remarkable. For example, in terms of attracting business and investment, Hong Kong and Macao have become our major sources of projects and funds. In 2020, over 74% of the newly-established foreign-funded enterprises were from Hong Kong and Macao, and more than 76% of foreign investment came from Hong Kong and Macao. 

In terms of trade cooperation, Hong Kong and Macao, especially Hong Kong, have always been important trading partners of Jiangxi province. Hong Kong is Jiangxi's second largest export market. Last year, our import and export trade with Hong Kong totaled over 33 billion yuan, up 20.6% year on year. In the first quarter of this year, our import and export volume with Hong Kong increased by 48.48% year on year.

In terms of logistics, we have actively expanded logistics channels with Hong Kong and Macao, and launched combined rail-sea freight trains to Shenzhen and Guangzhou. As China supports Hong Kong and Macao's better integration into the overall development of the country and promotes the high-quality construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, we are presented with a major opportunity to make full use of Hong Kong and Macao as a world-class platform for opening-up and to promote high-quality leapfrog development in Jiangxi through wider opening-up. We will take advantage of our strengths to deepen infrastructure connectivity, industrial integration and complementarity, and raise the level of cooperation between Jiangxi, Hong Kong and Macao.

More specifically, we will take several steps. First, we will strengthen transportation connections. The main aim is to open a comprehensive transportation artery with the Greater Bay Area, and strive to build a three-hour commuting circle to Hong Kong and Macao. We will speed up construction of the Jiangxi-Shenzhen high-speed railway, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year. After the railway is put into operation, it will take only about three hours to travel from Nanchang to Shenzhen. We will also improve the expressways linking Jiangxi with the Greater Bay Area, develop combined transport such as rail-sea freight trains, and increase both passenger and cargo flights between Nanchang and cities in the Greater Bay Area. 

Second, we will strengthen industrial cooperation. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is home to a world-class cluster of advanced manufacturing industries. High-tech industries in the Greater Bay Area are developing strongly. Jiangxi has the conditions and ability to undertake the relocation of strategic emerging industries from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and accept their influence and drive. We will follow the concept of "strengthening the leading role, reinforcing the chain, and cluster development" to jointly build and share industrial chains. At the same time, relying on the rich agricultural resources and agricultural product resources of Jiangxi, we will strengthen the market and standard docking with Hong Kong and Macao, and create a direct supply chain of green and organic agricultural products from Jiangxi to Hong Kong and Macao. We will also make good use of Jiangxi's unique advantages in culture, tourism and ecology to build a high-quality base for leisure, vacation and health for the Greater Bay Area and become its important and beautiful "back garden".

Third, we will strengthen coordination in innovation. We will deepen cooperation in scientific and technological innovation with Hong Kong and Macao, attract more high-end R&D and incubation institutions to set up headquarters or branches in Jiangxi, and enhance our collaborative innovation capability. At the same time, we will strive to build a base for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements for the Greater Bay Area. We will continue to actively carry out such activities as the "Three Invitations, Three Returns" and "Three Categories of Enterprises into Jiangxi" to attract more Jiangxi enterprises and talents in the Greater Bay Area to return home for innovation and entrepreneurship. Thank you.

Beijing Youth Daily:

Jiangxi is an old revolutionary base area with rich red tourism resources. During the recent May Day holiday, we saw a significant increase in the number of tourists visiting places such as the Nanchang August 1 Uprising Memorial Hall and Jinggangshan Revolutionary Museum. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, how can Jiangxi further develop its red tourism? What new surprises can tourists expect? Thank you.

Liu Qi: 

I will answer this question. Jiangxi province is rich in red tourism, red culture is an important hallmark of Jiangxi province, and red genes in the old revolutionary base areas have been passed on from generation to generation. With the goal of becoming the top destination for red tourism in China, we will make full use of red resources, tell stories about red activities well, and promote the high-quality development of red tourism. During the May Day holiday, the number of tourists to many red tourist attractions in our province increased by 300% year on year. For example, 5,000 tickets for the Nanchang August 1 Uprising Memorial Hall were booked in advance every day, and all the red scenic spots in Ciping Central Scenic Spot in Jinggangshan were flooded with tourists. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Taking the opportunity to study and educate people about the Party's history, we have made great efforts in form, content and service, and continue to improve and strengthen Jiangxi red tourism and give full play to its role.

The first aspect is in the form of integration. Focusing on the exploration and display of the essence of red culture in Jiangxi, we will accelerate the integration of inter-industries, intra-industries and scenic spots, form colorful tourism products dominated by "red color," and develop a variety of themed routes to meet the diverse needs of tourists. At the same time, red tourism will be integrated into online live streaming and artistic creations, and presented to the public in popular forms. For example, Jinggangshan launched the "Six Ones" activities of "eating red rice, singing a Red Army song, taking a trip on the Red Army route, reading a Red Army book, attending a traditional lesson, and visiting a Red Army cemetery." These activities are both experiences and places of mourning, and have been well received by tourists, especially teenagers.

The second aspect is in the innovative content. Centered around the theme of "highlighting red, adhering to red," we will continue to promote the innovation of red tourism products, actively explore the model of "red tourism plus cultural experience," and constantly enhance the attractiveness, appreciation and participation in red tourism. For example, Ruijin has launched a series of projects reproducing scenes of the First Soviet Congress and enlarging the Red Army. Through photoelectric effect, the static displays are transformed into dynamic participations, which allows the red tourism products to come alive. In addition, we have seized the important opportunity of the construction of the Long March National Cultural Park to make good use of the red resources, develop the red traditions and pass on the red genes, so that the Jinggangshan Spirit, the Chinese Soviet Area Spirit and the Long March Spirit will constantly radiate the light of the new era.

The third is to improve and optimize services. In 2017, Jiangxi, along with 24 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) including Beijing, Shanghai, Guizhou, and Shaanxi, jointly launched China Red Tourism Promotion Alliance, with its secretariat permanently located in Jiangxi. This is the only provincial alliance platform dedicated to the development of red tourism in China. Via this important platform, we continue to improve the public facilities of red scenic areas, comprehensively upgrade red tourism services, effectively strengthen trans-regional tourism cooperation, and vigorously carry out a series of activities such as the "enchanting tour on the revolutionary soil of Jiangxi." By doing so, we aim to facilitate tourist exchange in red scenic areas, sharing resources, providing complementary advantages, and jointly developing markets to take the lead in driving the healthy development of red tourism. Friends from the media, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces will jointly hold the "China Red Tourism Expo 2021" this October at the sacred revolutionary site of Jinggangshan city. The expo will feature the red culture and red tourism resources of Jinggangshan as well as activities such as "cloud exhibitions" and live-streaming to fully display the red tourism development in the new era. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere invitation to all reporters and netizens. We warmly welcome you to visit the sacred revolutionary region of Jiangxi and appreciate its beautiful scenery. Thank you.

Southern Metropolis Daily:

As we all know, Jiangxi has a profound traditional culture and is home to important cultural symbols such as Tengwang Pavilion and White Deer Cave Academy as well as the world-famous porcelain from Jingdezhen city. The Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum will open this month. What measures will Jiangxi take to renew Jingdezhen ceramic culture's vitality and make the ceramic brand name shine brighter? Thank you.

Liu Qi:

Ms. Shi will answer this question.

Shi Xiaolin:

Thank you for your question. As you just said, Jingdezhen ceramics are renowned all over the world, and Jingdezhen ceramic culture is an important cultural symbol for the world to better understand China and for China to promote itself to the world. In 2019, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council assigned Jiangxi an important mission and significant opportunity to build the Jingdezhen National Ceramic Culture Inheritance and Innovation Pilot Zone. General Secretary Xi Jinping called on the province to "build the Jingdezhen National Ceramic Culture Inheritance and Innovation Pilot Zone into a new platform for cultural exchanges with other countries." Keeping in mind the instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee, and the Jiangxi Government have seized the opportunity and substantively pushed ahead with this task. We have set up a leading group and a working mechanism headed by the provincial governor and via the promotion of all relevant parties. At the same time, we have received strong support from various ministries and commissions, experts and scholars as well as all sectors of society. At present, remarkable progress has been made in site protection, cultural inheritance, industrial development, and talent pooling, etc. Next, we will deliver in the following five aspects:

First, we will do a good job in inheritance and protection. General Secretary Xi Jinping has made important instructions on the protection of the Imperial Kiln Sites of Jingdezhen on two occasions. The site is the root of our ceramic culture. We insist on a holistic pursuit of development and protection. We will take Jingdezhen imperial porcelain-firing workshops as the core and conduct systematic and dynamic protection of the old blocks, old factories, old lanes, and old kiln sites to ensure that the original style and cultural characteristics of the old city are retained and to reproduce the relics of thousand-year-old ceramic culture, the 600-year-old imperial kiln culture, and the century-old ceramic industry. It can be said that Jingdezhen has the most complete system for producing handmade porcelain in the world. After years of efforts, more than 10 kilns from past dynasties have been rebuilt and restored firing. As you mentioned just now, the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum will begin trial operations on May 18. This museum, which is open 24 hours a day, features a description of the 600-year history of the royal kiln factories during the Ming and Qing dynasties and outlines local stories regarding its ceramic culture. Combining cultural relics and the arts, this museum is also a borderless museum, integrated into the culture of the whole city through its architectural design and digital technologies application. We believe that the museum will become a new cultural landmark of the thousand-year-old ceramics capital of Jingdezhen.

Second, we will do a good job in the creative industry. We feel that the arrival of the era of personalized and customized consumption has created greater prospects for the innovation and creativity of the ceramic industry. We will fully explore Jingdezhen's brand, cultural, and historical value and strengthen leading enterprises, build industrial clusters, and foster a great ceramic industry, integrating ceramic production, ceramic trade, ceramic technology, and ceramic culture. In the past two years, the number of ceramic cultural enterprises in Jingdezhen has increased by more than 2,000. We should better integrate ceramic culture into modern life and make Jingdezhen a cultural and creative capital of ceramic product design.

Third, we will do a good job in the integration of culture and tourism. At the fifth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, it was specifically proposed that with the goal of developing into a strong country in culture, we should build several world-class tourist attractions and holiday resorts with rich culture, and develop national tourism and leisure cities and blocks with distinctive cultural features. We think that Jiangxi, especially Jingdezhen, has a greater role to play in this regard. We will further amplify Jingdezhen's brand effect as a national historical and cultural city, a national civilized city, and a national tourist city, and promote the deep integration of culture and tourism. In the near future, based on the existing national 5A tourist attraction of the Jingdezhen Ancient Kiln Folk Custom Expo Area, the China Top Porcelain Exhibition Hall, and the Jingdezhen China Ceramic Museum, among others, and taking the opportunity to hold the Jiangxi Tourism Industry Development Conference, we will launch the "10 scenic spots," "three feasts," and "two plays." The "10 scenic spots" include the Taoyangli Imperial Kiln Historical Blocks, the Taoxichuan Culture and Creative Blocks, and the Sanbao International Ceramic Valley, etc.; the "three feasts" refer to the Nanchang Ceramic Feast, the Fuliang Tea Feast, and the Sanbao Village Feast; while the "two plays" represent a large-scale live-action show and a large-scale original musical show. We will strive to promote the development of the pilot zone into a world-renowned ceramic culture and tourism destination and make Jingdezhen a romantic and captivating place that people yearn to visit.

Fourth, we will do good job of international exchanges. Porcelain making has a long history and a far-reaching presence. By giving further play to the role of Jingdezhen ceramics in international cultural exchanges, we will integrate into the construction of the Belt and Road more actively, tell China's stories well, and build exchange and cooperation platforms such as cultural exhibitions, ceramic studies, exhibition economy, and cross-border e-commerce. We are building an international ceramics exhibition and trade center which will host the China Jingdezhen International Ceramics Expo, and develop the expo into one that never ends. It has been held for 17 sessions so far. We will also innovate marketing methods through internet technology and information technology to enhance the popularity and reputation of the pilot zone and make the time-honored porcelain capital into a prestigious, international capital of porcelain.

Fifth, we will do a good job of pooling talent. A new and unique cultural phenomenon is that many people from other places are coming to live and work in Jingdezhen. Tens of thousands of artists from over 40 countries and regions across the world communicate, innovate, and create work there, reviving the scenes of "artisans gathering from far and wide, while their handicrafts spread worldwide." At the same time, we are actively promoting Jingdezhen's cooperation with the Palace Museum, Peking University, Central Academy of Fine Arts, and China Academy of Art in running schools and hosting exhibitions, and actively developing world-class disciplines at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute to turn it into a distinctive university with global influence. We will build a national-level training base for high-skilled talent in ceramics and gather a bank of global ceramic talent. We will also build more high-level platforms for innovation, design, research and development, and copyright and intellectual property protection, to further improve the environment for innovation, entrepreneurship, and creation. This will attract more talent, so that the pilot zone will become a popular and desirable place for many ceramic talents from across China and abroad. Thank you.

CNR:

We noticed Jiangxi has proposed to continuously optimize its business environment and make every effort to build a first-class province in terms of satisfaction with government services. Can you tell us about the progress so far and the next steps? Thank you.

Liu Qi:

I would like to invite Mr. Yi to answer your question.

Yi Lianhong:

Thank you for your question. What does Jiangxi rely on to attract talent, resources and projects? The CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Jiangxi Province know clearly that the answer is a first-class business environment. Therefore, we have stated explicitly that we strive to create a first-class province of government service satisfaction. In other words, we will develop a first-class business environment. We have taken several measures and yielded remarkable progress so far.

First, there are now fewer examination and approval procedures. We canceled all non-administrative reviews, which was a cut to the maximum extent. We implemented the negative list system for market access, so that all those outside the list can enter in accordance with the law. We popularized the "six multiple-in-one" approval model with great efforts. Now, the approval duration for engineering construction projects in the province has dropped from the original around 200 days to less than 120 working days, and the time for starting a business has been reduced to two working days.

Second, we have introduced more oversight. We strengthened comprehensive registration and post-registration oversight in accordance with the law, and conducted accommodative and prudent regulation on new industries and forms of business. We achieved full and regular coverage of oversight by conducting the random selection of both inspectors and inspection targets and the prompt release of results. We strictly implemented the fair competition review system to create a fair competition environment for various market players and break industrial monopolies and local protectionism. We also took effective action to enforce intellectual property protection. For example, we handled 781 patent infringement cases, and investigated and dealt with 479 trademark infringement and counterfeiting cases in 2020, twice and 1.5 times that of 2019 respectively.

Third, we made exponential progress in government services, better satisfying various market players. We have taken the lead in implementing a delayed and staggered appointment service covering the provincial, municipal, county and township levels. Even on holidays, you can get access to government services as long as you have an appointment. They are always available all year long. We also built mobile government service platforms such as "Gan Fu Tong" and "Gan Zheng Tong," allowing all frequent government service procedures to be handled on mobile devices outside the province. People and companies now find it more convenient to get access to government services. We also made every effort to reduce the burden on companies, and in recent years, we launched 182 policies in five batches, saving companies over 640 billion yuan in total. In the first quarter of this year, we saw 167,000 new market entities of various types, a year-on-year increase of 79.87%.

Next, we will further deepen reforms to streamline administration, delegate power, improve regulation and upgrade services. We will make continuous efforts in the following aspects: First, we will continuously optimize the administrative environment; effectively improve government services; and popularize the notification-commitment system, non-contact handling and remote handling. We will make more government services available via a single website, improve mobile platforms "Gan Fu Tong" and "Gan Zheng Tong," and facilitate information sharing and coordination between government departments, so that the public and businesses can make fewer visits to government departments and let data do the work.

Second, we will continuously optimize the market environment to make it fairer, more equitable, more honest and more transparent for various market players.

Third, we will continuously optimize the rule of law so that our business environment is fully aligned with the requirements of marketisation, the rule of law and internationalization.

Fourth, we will continuously optimize the social environment. We will first require cadres and officials at all levels to foster a cordial and clean relationship between government and business, and dedicate themselves to solving the problems of companies. We will also require them to be efficient, perseverant and responsible. They must seek solutions rather than excuses when addressing the appeals of companies and people, as long as they are rightful and justified. We will create a reputable business environment featuring convenience, high-efficiency and warmth. Thank you.

Chen Wenjun: 

Due to time constraints, one last question.

Cover News:

Last month, a delegation of Jiangxi's CPC and government officials visited Shanghai and Anhui to intensify communication and cooperation with the Yangtze River Delta region. As an important province in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, what will Jiangxi do to meet the requirements proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping to promote well-coordinated environmental conservation in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and participate in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region? Thank you. 

Liu Qi:

Thank you for your question. I will answer that. As one of the most economically dynamic, open and creative areas in China, the Yangtze River Delta region has played an essential role in the national development paradigm. Jiangxi is an important pivot to connect eastern and western China, and the upstream and downstream of the Yangtze River. It is also an important ecological protective screen for the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, as Hukou county of Jiangxi province is the dividing point of the two reaches. It is our great responsibility to protect the ecology of the Yangtze River. It is also our great opportunity to dovetail with the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region. Sticking to the strategic guideline of promoting well-coordinated environmental conservation and avoiding excessive development, we will promote the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, participate in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region, and better embrace the region's influence and support, so as to inject strong momentum into Jiangxi's development. 

We will regard well-coordinated environmental conservation as our fundamental premise. The restoration of the Yangtze River's ecological environment will be our top priority. We will press ahead with critical action to coordinate environmental conservation in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and enhance the conservation of the water system in Jiangxi, including the Poyang Lake, the Jiangxi section of the Yangtze River, the Xiu River, the Gan River, the Fu River, the Rao River, and the Xin River. With its special location, Jiangxi's water system is like a hand. The five rivers that originate from Jiangxi all converge into the Poyang Lake, and flow into the Yangtze River via the lake's mouth. We must ensure that the water flowing into the Yangtze River is of good quality, and must conserve the five rivers as a whole. That's why we introduced a plan to conserve the whole water system. Meanwhile, we must integrate the restoration and protection of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts, and consolidate the achievements of the fishing ban and the project of moving fishermen ashore in key areas of the Yangtze River and the Poyang Lake, thus constantly improving the ecological environment of the Yangtze River. In recent years, the total number of finless porpoises in the Yangtze River have seen steady growth. The finless porpoises, often dubbed "smiling angels," are said to be able to sense people's affections, and will jump out of the water to welcome people. Friends from the media, you are welcome to come and have a look at the Poyang Lake. Among the 1,000-odd finless porpoises found nationwide, nearly 500 are in the Poyang Lake. Now, finless porpoises are also seen frequently in the Gan River in downtown Nanchang. This is proof that the ecological environment of the Yangtze River has been steadily improving. 

Infrastructure connectivity will be our starting point. Efforts will be made to speed up building the channel for openness to firmly support the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region. Mr. Yi has introduced the issue just now, so I will not repeat it. 

We will put our focus on the cross-regional application of innovation results. We will promote schools run jointly by universities in the Yangtze River Delta region and Jiangxi province, invite scientific research institutes to establish branches in Jiangxi, and enhance communication with experts and scholars, so as to encourage the flexible flow of talent within the region. We will also promote the joint research and development of generic and key technologies, and further coordinate the innovation efforts of enterprises, universities, research institutes and applicators, thus building a base to promote the application of advances in science and technology in the Yangtze River Delta region.

We will regard industrial relocation as our key task. We will integrate ourselves into the industrial division of labor and the market system of the Yangtze River Delta region, and enjoy the benefits of the spillover effect of the region's industries. We will accelerate the building of platforms of "parks in parks" and "jointly-built parks," and push forward the building of the demonstration zone on the border of Jiangxi and Zhejiang. We will also promote the orderly relocation of strategic emerging industries and modern service industries from the Yangtze River Delta region to Jiangxi, and strive to build Jiangxi into an important base to receive the industries relocated from the Yangtze River Delta region. For example, in the tourism industry, we will build a national coordinated ecological tourism region with Zhejiang, Anhui and Fujian provinces. We will build a "Garden Union" that includes Quzhou in Zhejiang, Huangshan in Anhui, Nanping in Fujian and Shangrao in Jiangxi, and make great efforts to build world-class tourist attractions and holiday resorts. The northeastern part of Jiangxi is close to the Yangtze River Delta region, and the southern part is near the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. During an inspection tour in Jiangxi, General Secretary Xi Jinping said that Jiangxi is surrounded by opportunities. We will engage in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and strive to become its functional area and backyard garden. 

Time flies and this is our last question. The time for the press conference is limited, but our friendship is endless. On this occasion, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee for giving us an opportunity to present Jiangxi to more people. Also, I would like to thank all friends from the media for participating in the press conference, because your attendance is the best support and encouragement for us. Jiangxi is a revolutionary base of China. It also boasts a good ecological environment with unique scenery and robust development. Just as martyr Fang Zhimin predicted in his essay "Lovely China" more than eight decades ago, in today's Jiangxi, "innovation is everywhere, and changes are taking place every day." We sincerely welcome friends from the media to visit Jiangxi, and you will know more about the revolutionary land and its development. I and the more than 45 million people of Jiangxi are waiting for your arrival. Thank you all!

Chen Wenjun:

Thank you, Mr. Liu, Mr. Yi and Mr. Shi. Thank you, friends of the media. Today's press conference ends here.

Translated and edited by Wang Yiming, Huang Shan, Zhu Bochen, Liu Qiang, Li Xiao, Wang Yanfang, Wang Mengru, Wang Wei, Gong Yingchun, Zhang Junmian, Xiang Bin, Fan Junmei, Xu Xiaoxuan, Li Huiru, Zhang Jiaqi, Zhou Jing, Liu Jianing, Chen Xia, David Ball, Jay Birbeck, and Tom Arnstein. In case of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese texts, the Chinese version is deemed to prevail.