Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts in broadening channels to increase local farmers' income and consolidating the achievements of poverty alleviation in a solid and effective manner during a research trip in southwest China's Guizhou Province on Wednesday.
Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited a residential compound in Kaili City, where he met with relocated residents in their new homes and spoke with workers at a local workshop to learn about their working and living conditions.
He stressed the need for consistent efforts to consolidate the gains made in poverty alleviation and the importance of forestalling any large-scale relapse into poverty, calling for the creation of local job opportunities and strengthened services to help people find jobs in other areas.
Premier Li learned about the blueberry industry in Majiang County and its role in boosting the integration of agriculture and tourism.
Continuing his tour to the Taijiang County, Li watched video footage of a match from the "Village BA", a hugely popular grassroots basketball tournament, and received updates on the progress of rural sports and cultural tourism industries in the region.
He highlighted the significance of leveraging regional advantages to foster the development of leisure tourism, mass sports, and folk cultural experiences, aiming to spur new business formats in rural areas.
At a vocational school in Taijiang County, Li inspected tea art and bartending training classrooms, as well as the intangible cultural heritage center there to gain insights into school-enterprise cooperation and the overall outcomes of student employment.
Underscoring the necessity of vigorously promoting the development of vocational education, the premier said efforts should be made to align education with market demands, and nurture more skilled talents.
Chinese premier stresses consolidating achievements in poverty alleviation
Chinese premier stresses consolidating achievements in poverty alleviation
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
