In a significant move highlighting China's commitment to global integration, Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, recently undertook an inspection tour to Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. This visit underscores Guangxi's pivotal role in advancing China’s economic and trade cooperation with ASEAN nations.
During his visit to the China-ASEAN Information Harbor Co., Ltd., Xi reviewed the progress of collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing informational infrastructure and fostering robust economic ties. This signals the Chinese leadership’s recognition of Guangxi as a vital hub in China's broader strategy of opening up to the world.
Xi's busy schedule this week also included delivering a keynote speech at the Central Economic Work Conference, where he emphasized the importance of comprehensive opening-up policies. These policies have been instrumental in China's rapid industrialization and modernization over the past decades.
Following the conference, Xi embarked on a state visit to Vietnam, achieving substantial advancements in bilateral relations. The visit focused on building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, deepening strategic cooperation, and implementing the Belt and Road Initiative. Key areas of cooperation include cross-border railway connectivity, infrastructure development in border regions, economic and trade cooperation zones, and investment in agriculture, energy, and the digital economy.
As the only Chinese provincial-level region bordering both land and maritime boundaries with Vietnam, Guangxi is set to play a crucial role in these initiatives. Since China entered a new era in 2017, Guangxi has received increased attention, with Xi personally inspecting the region three times and providing strategic guidance for its development.
During the 20th National Congress of the CPC, Xi outlined the \"five firm grasps\" and the \"five greater\" requirements to steer Guangxi’s long-term development. These directives aim to promote high-quality development in border ethnic areas, integrate Guangxi into the new development pattern, advance green development, and enhance national security. The Party leadership’s clear direction ensures Guangxi is well-positioned to contribute significantly to China’s modernization and its role on the global stage.
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