In a recent address, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underscored the critical role of enhancing governance and fostering high-quality development in China's border areas. Speaking at a group study session of the Political Bureau, Xi highlighted that modernizing governance systems in these regions is a cornerstone of China's broader modernization efforts.
Xi emphasized the importance of the Party's overarching leadership throughout the governance process, ensuring that no border area is left behind in the march towards modernization. He articulated a vision where border areas leverage their unique advantages, integrating seamlessly into China's new development patterns and unified national market.
The General Secretary called for increased reform and openness in these regions, urging them to utilize their coastal and frontier locations to spearhead further opening up. This approach aims to boost development momentum and vitality, fostering integrated urban-rural growth and enhancing the well-being of residents.
Furthermore, Xi stressed the significance of building a cohesive Chinese nation, particularly in border areas with significant ethnic minority populations. He advocated for the promotion of standard spoken and written Chinese, along with the use of unified, state-compiled textbooks to strengthen national unity.
National security and social stability were highlighted as fundamental requirements for effective governance in border regions. Xi urged for improvements in social governance to ensure these areas remain stable and secure.
Lastly, Xi called for the acceleration of an independent Chinese knowledge system tailored for borderland studies, aiming to deepen research into key theoretical and practical issues related to governance in these strategically important areas.
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Xi stresses sound governance, high-quality development in border areas
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