Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday visited Jilin Province, which has broken new ground in the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged Jilin Province to further implement the CPC Central Committee's strategic arrangements for the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era and to play a bigger role in advancing Chinese modernization after hearing the work report from provincial officials of Jilin in Changchun, the capital city of the province, on Saturday morning.
Covering an area of 187,400 square kilometers, Jilin Province has a population of 23,394,100 by the end of 2023.
The gross domestic product (GDP) of Jilin Province topped 1.4 trillion yuan (about 197.0 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 4.3 percent year on year.
As one of the China's significant corn and rice production bases, Jilin plays a crucial role in China's agricultural landscape.
In 2024, the province achieved a historic milestone with its total grain production surpassing 42.5 billion kilograms for the first time, boasting the highest average grain yield per mu (approximately 0.067 hectares) among the major grain-producing provinces in China.
To ensure national food security, Jilin has prioritized the development of modern large-scale agriculture, using its vast plain landscape, fertile black soil, and science and technology to accelerate the building of a leading agricultural powerhouse in China.
The province is promoting industrial transformation through scientific and technological innovations and striving to modernize the industrial system to revitalize the old industrial base.
As one of the pilot provinces for ecological construction in China, Jilin is consolidating its ecological advantages to build a Beautiful Jilin.
The province is also taking the opportunity to develop itself into a highland of China's ice and snow economy with its unique ice and snow resources and the charm of folk culture.
People of Jilin are carrying forward the torch of revolutionary culture, striving for a brighter future.
Jilin stands out in full revitalization of northeast China in new era
Jilin stands out in full revitalization of northeast China in new era
China is willing to work with the international community to continue our unremitting efforts to end wars and conflicts and improve children's well-being, a Chinese envoy said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on strengthening protections for children caught in armed conflict at the UN headquarters in New York City, China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong noted that violence against children persists with shocking cases during conflicts despite repeated condemnations, and that China condemns all violent acts that target children.
In 2025, the UN Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism verified 38,558 grave violations, affecting 24,174 children, a record high in 30 years of UN monitoring, according to a report delivered by Vanessa Fraser, special representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict, to the meeting.
"Children are not collateral damage. They are not bargaining chips. They are not a by-product of strategy. They are not expendable. And yet, conflict after conflict, children are treated as if their lives can be sacrificed in the pursuit of military advantage, territorial control, political dominance, financial gain, or outright destruction. This is intolerable," Fraser said.
In his speech, Fu urged all parties involved in conflicts to strictly abide by international humanitarian law and relevant UN resolutions, and fulfill their obligations of protecting civilians, especially children.
All parties should avoid targeting schools, hospitals and other infrastructure in military attacks and provide maximum facilitation for humanitarian operations, Fu said.
Noting development is key to addressing root causes of conflicts and achieving lasting peace, Fu called on the international community to actively support countries affected by conflicts in enhancing their capacity for independent development and public services.
"China has always been a staunch supporter, advocate, and participant in humanitarian causes, particularly for children. In 2024, China, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international partners, launched the International Humanitarian Law Initiative, aiming to revitalize a firm commitment to international humanitarian law. This initiative has already received responses from over 100 countries. We welcome more countries to join this initiative and are willing to work with the international community to continue our unremitting efforts to end wars and conflicts and improve children's well-being," Fu said.
Chinese envoy calls for efforts to end conflicts and improve children's well-being
