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China to further deepen reform, advance Chinese modernization: officials

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China to further deepen reform, advance Chinese modernization: officials

2024-07-19 21:35 Last Updated At:22:47

Officials who attended the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have vowed to work hard for deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.

The plenary session, held in Beijing from Monday to Thursday, emphasized that amidst complex international and domestic circumstances, a new round of scientific and technological revolution, industrial transformation, and evolving public expectations, the CPC must consciously prioritize reform more prominently. This entails comprehensive deepening of reforms closely aligned with advancing Chinese modernization.

To achieve the goal, a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization was adopted at the session.

"General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that comprehensive deepening of reform should be driven by reform of the economic system. The resolution adopted by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC involves reforms in the fields of economy, politics, culture, society, ecological civilization, and Party building, fully embodying the concept of systemic change and a pragmatic approach. We should accelerate the construction of a high-standard socialist market economy through deepened reforms, providing a strong guarantee for advancing China's modernization," said Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.

"Our country has relied on reform to achieve historic achievements and realize historic transformations. Under the leadership of President Xi, reforms in our country have made steady and sustained progress in socialist modernization. Through integrated reforms in education, science and technology, and the talent system, we have paved a new path for constructing our country's comprehensive innovation system," said Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee.

Promoting Chinese modernization is a new task. The plenary session closely focused on promoting Chinese modernization and implementing the strategic deployment of 20th CPC National Congress on further comprehensively deepening reform.

The attendees agreed that China will undoubtedly make steady progress in further comprehensively deepening reforms and achieving Chinese modernization.

"The CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core attaches great importance to social work. The Social Work Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee came into being amidst reform efforts. We will implement the resolution adopted by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC in the spirit of reform and innovation, work hard to provide better services and unite the masses, work hard to guide community-level governance through Party building and expand the Party's appeal and cohesive influence in emerging fields. Through our high-quality social work, we aim to contribute to further comprehensive deepening of reform and promote Chinese modernization," said Wu Hansheng, head of the Social Work Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

"The resolution adopted by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC will undoubtedly provide strong momentum and institutional guarantee for Chinese modernization. Shaanxi will fully implement President Xi's important instructions, pursuing deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation through reforms. We aim to build Shaanxi a significant hub for western opening-up, revitalize China's rich traditional culture, cultivate a modern cultural tourism industry, and vigorously promote high-quality development. These efforts will continually enhance the people's sense of gain with reforms and aim to forge a new chapter in Chinese modernization," said Zhao Yide, secretary of the CPC Shaanxi Provincial Committee.

China to further deepen reform, advance Chinese modernization: officials

China to further deepen reform, advance Chinese modernization: officials

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Super Typhoon Yagi makes second landfall, nearly 1 million residents relocated

2024-09-07 08:14 Last Updated At:09:07

Super Typhoon Yagi made its second landfall in southern China’s Guangdong Province on Friday night, forcing nearly one million people to evacuate, with winds exceeding 200 km per hour, disrupting transport routes, closing schools, and suspending operations across both Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

Yagi struck Xuwen County in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, around 22:20, the provincial meteorological bureau said. The 11th typhoon to hit China this year intensified into a super typhoon, with maximum wind speeds of 208.8 km per hour at its center during the second landfall.

Earlier, at approximately 16:20, Yagi made its first landfall in Hainan’s Wengtian Township, Wenchang, packing winds exceeding 234 km per hour.

By Friday afternoon, the typhoon had forced the relocation of over 574,000 residents in Guangdong, including 407,064 in Zhanjiang, where the storm made its second landfall. All 84,873 fishing boats in the province had sought shelter in harbors.

In addition, 72 of Guangdong's 94 waterway passenger routes were suspended, and at least 141 pairs of high-speed trains were canceled. Schools in 10 cities across the province were also temporarily closed.

Previously, Hainan had relocated 419,367 residents before Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the province. Operations at 89 tourist attractions across Hainan have been suspended and traffic on roads, bridges and tunnels have all been temporarily shut down in multiple cities.

Super Typhoon Yagi makes second landfall, nearly 1 million residents relocated

Super Typhoon Yagi makes second landfall, nearly 1 million residents relocated

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