Jilin stands out in full revitalization of northeast China in new era

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

Leaders In Future Tech+ (LIFT+), a large-scale documentary program focused on youth sci-tech innovation, made for integrated-media, was officially aired on Oct 3 by China Media Group (CMG).

Starting Oct 3, the program is set to air every Saturday at 17:30 on CMG's CCTV-4 channel and be simultaneously presented across its Yangshipin new media matrix.

The program, jointly produced by China Media Group, the Ministry of Education, and the municipal government of Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, brings together resources from industry, academia, research, and investment sectors to make a comprehensive showcase of the thriving ecosystem and dynamic growth of China's youth-led sci-tech innovation.

Since its launch, LIFT+ has held 15 preliminary rounds spanning 10 cities across China. Following a rigorous selection process involving nearly 500 registered enterprises and innovation teams, 100 groups of young innovators -- with an average age of 28 -- gathered in Nanjing to embark on a journey of growth, bridging technology with capital and connecting creative ideas with industry.

The premiere episode of the program uses a documentary-style perspective to chronicle the journeys of 22 teams of young innovators who unanimously passed the preliminary selection. A panel of "Youth Innovation Ambassadors" -- comprising over a dozen academicians, industry experts, and heads of leading investment firms -- is set up to help the young innovators take the center stage.

LIFT+ has demonstrated significant effectiveness in empowering the industry. Through multiple rounds of selection and a series of implementation-focused events, the program has secured investment intentions totaling over 485 million yuan (nearly 72.5 million US dollars) across 34 participating sci-tech enterprises. Furthermore, its collaboration with the city of Nanjing has led to 31 businesses setting up shop there.

CMG airs documentary program on youth sci-tech innovation