From September 20 to 26, He Baoxiang, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Executive Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang (RCCK), led a delegation to Hunan for research on the integrated development of the cultural tourism industry and accelerating in-depth economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa. Shen Xiaoming, Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, paid a visit.
During their stay in Hunan, He Baoxiang and his delegation visited the B&B cluster in the Longweiba Community, the Seventy-two Wonderful Buildings, Zhangjiajie Cultural Tourism Creative Industrial Park, and other places in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie for research, affirming the achievements made by Zhangjiajie in promoting cultural tourism integration. To further advance China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, He Baoxiang and his delegation conducted a thorough investigation in Yueyang and Changsha. Their itinerary included visits to various key locations, such as the intelligent manufacturing base of Hunan Runtian Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Yueyang County, Chenglingji Port, Yueyang Chenglingji Comprehensive Bonded Zone, Hunan Panda New Materials Co., Ltd, Standard Cooperation Innovation Center of China (Hunan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Hunan Huasheng International Trade Consulting Co., Ltd., China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park, Arshine Group, and Wasion Group. During these visits, they gained comprehensive insights into the expansion of logistics hub channels, collaborative standard certification initiatives with Africa, import and export trade activities with Africa, and the development of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation platforms.
During the research symposium on "Promoting Institutional Opening-up and Accelerating the Construction of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation", organized by the Central Committee of the RCCK, He Baoxiang emphasized the crucial role of Hunan. He highlighted that Hunan serves as a local "test field" for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, acting as a bridge between the vast global markets of China and Africa. Additionally, Hunan has a significant responsibility in facilitating domestic and international circulation and developing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a focus on high quality. In order to strategically position itself in the domestic and international landscape, Hunan must actively align with and integrate into the new development pattern. With a broader vision and a higher position, Hunan should comprehensively comprehend, strategize, and propel the construction of the Pilot Zone for In-depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation. This entails conducting in-depth research on the challenges and effective measures related to China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. By doing so, Hunan can contribute its solutions and support China's endeavors to establish new systems for a higher-level open economy. Hunan must steadfastly deepen reform and foster innovation. From an institutional standpoint, it should take proactive measures to promote and spearhead the development of the pilot zone. A key focus should be on institutional opening-up, capitalizing on the historical opportunity presented by a new phase of reform and opening-up. This entails establishing an institutional framework and regulatory model that aligns with international high-standard economic and trade rules. Moreover, Hunan should strive to create a new demonstration highland that boasts a higher level of openness, superior environmental systems, and a stronger influence. It is also necessary to enhance overall planning and coordination, improve the service system, build a solid security barrier, and continuously promote the sustainable development of in-depth economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa.
During the visit, Shen Xiaoming thanked the Central Committee of the RCCK for its long-term support to Hunan. He mentioned that Hunan is adhering to the beautiful blueprint of "Three Highlands and Four New Missions (to establish three key highlands: a highland of advanced manufacturing, a highland of technological innovation with core competency, and a highland of reform and opening up in inland areas by implementing new approaches, initiatives, responsibilities, and chapters)" outlined by General Secretary Xi Jinping. It has dynamically implemented a number of landmark projects, accelerated the establishment of a "4×4" modern industrial system, and vigorously promoted the development of the cultural tourism industry and China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. He expressed his hope that the Central Committee of the RCCK would seize this visit to Hunan as an opportunity to provide valuable insights and recommendations, and would maintain their interest in and support for the ongoing development of Hunan.
During his stay in Hunan, He Baoxiang attended the opening ceremony of the First China (Zhangjiajie) Culture-Tourism Integration Development Conference and the First Zhangjiajie Tourism Development Conference, announced the launch of the "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains, Chinese Culture and Hunan Style" China (Zhangjiajie) Photography Exhibition. He also participated in the Visiting Ceremony of Yandi Mausoleum from Both Sides of the Taiwan Straits in 2023 and also visited the Home of Yueyang RCCK Members.
Various leaders participated in the corresponding events. These included Li Huidong, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Central Committee of RCCK, as well as RCCK Vice Chairs Tian Hongqi and Chen Xingying. Additionally, leaders from Hunan Province, such as Sui Zhongcheng, Xie Weijiang, Zhang Yingchun, Jiang Difei, Huang Lanxiang, Lai Mingyong, and Hu Weilin, were also in attendance.
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Source: Hunan Daily
Further Reviewed by: Zhao Yuhui and Jiang Yongfeng
Reviewed by: Ding Xun
Edited by: Zhu Tingjie
