Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently emphasized during an inspection tour in Fujian that Fujian should thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, fully implement the new development philosophy, adhere to the general work guideline of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, and firmly focus on the goal of building a new Fujian characterized by vibrant mechanisms, excellent industries, prosperous people, and a beautiful environment. A blueprint should be drawn and followed through to the end, continuing to make greater progress in accelerating the construction of a modern economic system, making greater contributions to serving and integrating into the new development pattern, taking bigger steps on the new path of exploring cross-Strait integration and development, and achieving greater breakthroughs in creating a high-quality life. Further comprehensively deepen reforms, comprehensively promote high-quality development, and strive to be a pioneer in building Chinese-style modernization.

From October 15th to 16th, Xi Jinping, accompanied by Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the CPC, and Zhao Long, Governor of Fujian Province, visited Zhangzhou, Xiamen, and other places, conducting in-depth investigations and research in rural areas, red education bases, cultural relic protection units, and free trade zones.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Xi Jinping first visited Dongshan County, Zhangzhou City. Ao Jiao Village in Chencheng Town, located in the southeastern part of the county, is surrounded by the sea on three sides. In recent years, it has forged a new path of village revitalization through marine development. Xi Jinping walked to observe the Ao Jiao Bay marine environment and the village's appearance, and learned in detail about the trading of seafood products and catches. Learning that many seafood products were in high demand, and villagers' incomes were steadily increasing, Xi Jinping was very pleased. He said to the villagers and fishermen who gathered around him, "I visited your village 23 years ago, and the memory is still vivid. Seeing the great changes in the village this time fills me with comfort and emotion. Rural areas will surely have a brighter future and farmers a more vibrant life in this new era and on this new journey. Village-level party organizations must play a leading role, guiding villagers to make the most of the sea, and forging ahead on the path of rural revitalization and common prosperity."

Afterwards, Xi Jinping visited the Gu Wenchang Memorial Hall, learning about the touching deeds of Comrade Gu Wenchang, listening to an introduction on the local efforts to carry forward the red gene, and engaging in cordial exchanges with teachers and student representatives from the Gu Wenchang Cadre College. Xi Jinping pointed out that the key to measuring the performance of a cadre is whether the people approve. Cadres at all levels should learn from Comrade Gu Wenchang, establish a correct understanding of performance, serve the people wholeheartedly during their tenure, work diligently and persistently, and leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of the people. Learning from Comrade Gu Wenchang requires not only admiration from afar, but also emulation, emulating his way of life and governance.

At the Guan Yu Culture Industry Park, Xi Jinping listened to an introduction on the local efforts to strengthen cultural heritage protection and promote cross-Strait cultural exchanges. He emphasized that cultural heritage is a precious treasure left by our ancestors, and it must be protected and passed down.

On the morning of the 16th, Xi Jinping inspected the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Xiamen Area). He visited an exhibition showcasing the achievements of the free trade zone, listened to an introduction on the local efforts to expand reform and opening up and explore new paths for cross-Strait integration and development, and interacted with staff at the integrated service hall. Xi Jinping pointed out that the Xiamen Special Economic Zone has undergone unimaginable changes in its 40-plus years of development. Today, the requirements for reform and opening up, in terms of both depth and breadth, are higher than ever before. Fujian and Xiamen must adapt to the changing situation, steadily advance institutional opening up, align with international high standards, produce more institutional and policy achievements, and make new contributions to expanding high-level opening up to the outside world.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Xi Jinping listened to a work report from the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Government in Xiamen. He affirmed the achievements made in various aspects of Fujian's work and put forward clear requirements for future work.

Xi Jinping pointed out that new paths must be forged in promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. Accelerate the construction of a supporting system for comprehensive innovation, comprehensively promote the integrated reform of education, science, technology, and talent systems, strengthen the construction of high-level science and technology innovation platforms, implement major scientific and technological research and development actions, strengthen the leading role of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, improve policies and mechanisms for financial support for scientific and technological innovation, and create a more perfect innovation environment and a more attractive talent environment. Firmly uphold the real economy, consolidate the advantages of traditional industries, vigorously promote transformation and upgrading, cultivate and expand strategic emerging industries, proactively plan for future industries, develop new productive forces in a way that suits local conditions, and shape new advantages in industrial development.

Xi Jinping emphasized that we must strive to be a pioneer in comprehensively deepening reforms and expanding high-level opening up. Focusing on key areas and key links, highlighting the leading role of economic system reform, continuing to boldly experiment, boldly explore, and independently reform. Adhering to the "two unwavering" principles, innovatively developing the "Jinjiang experience," and fully stimulating the vitality of investment and entrepreneurship throughout society. Focusing on the thoughts, desires, and expectations of the people, prioritizing reforms in the field of people's livelihood. Deeply implementing the free trade zone upgrading strategy, actively aligning with major regional strategies, deeply integrating into high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road", building the core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and consolidating and expanding the important node and channel functions of domestic and international dual circulation. Building a demonstration zone for cross-Strait integrated development.

Xi Jinping pointed out that we must set an example in promoting coordinated regional development and integrated urban-rural development. Improve and deepen the mechanism for mountain-sea cooperation, strengthen mountain-sea coordination, and enhance functional complementarity. Deepen the construction of the national ecological civilization pilot zone, build a protection and governance framework from mountaintops to the ocean, strengthen comprehensive governance in key areas, key basins, and key sea areas, and expand the capacity of the ecological environment. Strengthen the organic combination of comprehensive rural revitalization and new urbanization, and accelerate the pace of integrated urban-rural development. Develop the county economy, accelerate the revitalization and development of old revolutionary base areas, and consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation. Strictly adhere to the red line for cultivated land, establish a grand view of agriculture and food, and create characteristic agricultural industrial clusters. Deepen the reform of the collective forest rights system, develop forest food and forest understory economy, and continuously explore and cultivate "forest food banks and treasure troves." Promote Fuzhou and Xiamen to accelerate the construction of national demonstration zones for marine economic development, and develop the marine economy on a larger scale and stronger foundation. Strengthen prevention of natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, and improve disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief capabilities.

Xi Jinping emphasized that we must work tirelessly to enhance cultural influence and showcase Fujian's new image. Inherit and carry forward the red culture, build the Changting and Ninghua Long March National Cultural Park, and deepen the research and interpretation of revolutionary historical materials and revolutionary cultural relics. Strengthen the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage, persistently do a good job in using culture to educate people, and actively promote changes in customs and practices. Promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, and cultivate the cultural tourism industry into a pillar industry. Promote cross-Strait cultural exchanges, jointly promote Chinese culture, and enhance the national identity, cultural identity, and national identity of Taiwan compatriots. Widely gather the hearts of overseas Chinese by relying on kinship ties, ancestral lands, and other cultural bonds.

Xi Jinping pointed out that we must educate Party members and cadres to inherit fine traditions, continue the red bloodline, continue to carry forward the pioneering and innovative spirit of daring to be the first and loving to fight and win, be bold and innovative, and do a good job. Establish and practice a performance outlook that benefits the people, remain true to our original aspirations, take on responsibilities, be honest and law-abiding, and always maintain the political character of a Communist Party member. Deepen the rectification of formalism, and effectively reduce the burden on the grassroots level. Fully implement the "four down-to-the-grassroots" system, walk the new era's mass line of the Party, and improve the effectiveness of Party building in leading grassroots governance.

Xi Jinping emphasized that we must earnestly implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, make every effort to grasp the economic work in the fourth quarter, and strive to achieve the goals of economic and social development for the whole year.

He Lifeng and responsible comrades from relevant departments of the central and state organs accompanied the inspection.