Walking in the forefront in promoting Chinese modernization —— General Secretary of the Supreme Leader’s visit to Guangdong

  In April, the land of South Guangdong saw a surge of high-quality development and a vibrant scene.

  Marine fishery development, mangrove protection, infrastructure construction, rural revitalization, and high-quality development of manufacturing industry … … From April 10th to 13th, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader made an inspection tour in Guangdong, and put forward new requirements for the vanguard, pioneer and experimental area of reform and opening-up, emphasizing that he will continue to be at the forefront of the whole country in comprehensively deepening reform, expanding high-level opening-up, enhancing the ability of self-reliance and self-reliance in science and technology, building a modern industrial system, promoting the coordinated development of urban and rural areas, and advancing Chinese modernization.

  In the past few days, Xinhua News Agency reporters have followed the footsteps of the Supreme Leader General Secretary and paid a return visit, deeply feeling that Guangdong cadres and the masses are encouraged. Everyone said that we should conscientiously implement the spirit of the important speech of General Secretary of the Supreme Leader and strive to be at the forefront in promoting Chinese modernization.

  [Ask for food from the ocean and stick to green development]

  Located near the South Base of the National 863 Plan Project Marine Breeding Seed Project in the East Island of Zhanjiang City, rows of neat round cages are embedded in the blue waters, which is spectacular.

  Mai Kangsen (second from left), Dean of Fisheries College of China Ocean University, introduced the situation of mariculture seeds. Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Guobao photo

  On the morning of the 10th, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader visited the base.

  "What I feel most is that the General Secretary is very concerned about and familiar with the marine and aquatic industries." Mai Kangsen, Dean of Fisheries College of China Ocean University, said, "Behind the general secretary’s concern about fishery seeds, he attaches great importance to the food supply security of more than 1.4 billion people in China. The general secretary said that we should establish a big food concept. I feel that asking for food from the ocean has great potential. We will continue to work hard to serve and build a diversified food supply system. "

  Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve is the largest and most concentrated mangrove nature reserve in China. General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came to Jinniu Island Mangrove Area, Huguang Town, Mazhang District, located in the east of the reserve, to inspect the growth of mangroves and the surrounding ecological environment.

  This is the Jinniu Island area in Mazhang, Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve, Guangdong Province (photo of drone) taken on April 10th. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Ruiping photo

  As a practitioner of mangrove protection, Zhang Wei, deputy director of Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve Administration, Guangdong Province, is deeply proud. She said: "The general secretary said that this mangrove forest is ‘ National treasure ’ Tell us to take care of our eyes as well. We will manage mangroves more scientifically and efficiently and make our own contribution to mangrove protection. "

  Xu Xiaoxia, director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment, said: "I was particularly touched by the important instructions given by the General Secretary to strengthen the construction of marine ecological civilization. Guangdong is vigorously developing marine pastures on the premise of keeping the ecological red line. Next, we must resolutely implement the spirit of the important instructions of the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader, continue to protect the marine ecological environment, and contribute to the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. "

  [Strengthening infrastructure construction to serve people’s livelihood concerns]

  Qiongzhou Strait is the choke point for the construction and development of Hainan Free Trade Port. Xuwen Port is the most important passenger and cargo transport port on the north shore of Qiongzhou Strait, and it is also the "number one project" that Guangdong and Hainan are facing each other.

  Aerial photo of Xuwen Port. (Photo courtesy of Xu Wengang)

  On the afternoon of April 10th, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came to Xuwen Port.

  "The general secretary learned a lot of details about ports, docks, routes, etc., and asked me how long the sailing time was and how much passenger traffic was." Zhang Jinhong, chairman of Zhanjiang Xuwengang Co., Ltd. recalled.

  "The general secretary asked us to put ‘ Golden Waterway ’ And build Xuwen Port into a modern integrated land and water transportation hub connecting Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Hainan Free Trade Port. This makes us feel deeply responsible and glorious, and ensuring the smooth flow of this strategic channel in Qiongzhou Strait will be our core work. " Zhang Jinhong said.

  The Guangdong water resources allocation project around Beibu Gulf, which is listed in the 55 major water conservancy projects accelerated by the State Council in 2022, is an inter-basin water diversion project with the longest water transmission line, the most complicated construction conditions and the highest total investment in the history of Guangdong Province, which can systematically solve the seasonal and regional water shortage in western Guangdong.

  General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came to the junction station of Guangdong water resources allocation project around Beibu Gulf to deliver water to the south — — Investigation of Dashuiqiao Reservoir in xuwen county. Dashuiqiao Reservoir is the "big water tank" in xuwen county, which is related to the water supply of more than 100,000 people in xuwen county and surrounding towns, as well as farmland irrigation in nearly 50% towns.

  "The General Secretary calls for the optimal allocation of water resources, accelerating the construction of water resources allocation projects in an all-round way, promoting the solution to the imbalance of regional development, and benefiting the broad masses of the people as soon as possible." Luo Hongxia, secretary of Xuwen County Party Committee, said, next, we will keep in mind the entrustment of the General Secretary, earnestly implement the protection and utilization of water resources, rely on agricultural characteristic industries, upgrade the whole chain, promote "one village, one product, one town and one industry" and fully promote rural revitalization.

  [Developing characteristic industries and promoting rural revitalization]

  In April, the litchi plantation in Baiqiao Village, Genzi Town, Gaozhou City, Maoming was full of spring. Just after the flowering period of litchi, small blue fruits are dotted on the branches, which is a good weather for red litchi to have a bumper harvest.

  Baiqiao Village, Genzi Town, Gaozhou City, Maoming City, Guangdong Province. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Ruiping photo

  General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came here for investigation and investigation on 11th. Maoming is the hometown of litchi, and litchi cultivation has historical inheritance and cultural heritage.

  "The general secretary is particularly amiable. He cares about the development of our litchi industry and the income of our people." At the litchi plantation, He Xia, the first resident secretary of Baiqiao Village, said, "The general secretary told us ‘ The hometown of litchi ’ The development of litchi has put forward requirements, and we will develop litchi characteristic industries and characteristic cultural tourism better in accordance with the instructions of the general secretary. At the same time, we will also make further efforts to improve planting, preservation and processing technology, so as to provide villagers with a broader market and make litchi truly become the villagers’ ‘ Get rich fruit ’ And ‘ Happiness fruit ’ 。”

  In recent years, Baiqiao Village has built a number of cold chains of warehousing and logistics, built Baiqiao Agricultural Innovation Park, and developed fresh fruit processing, e-commerce and cultural tourism in the whole village to promote villagers’ income and wealth.

  "The general secretary came to our Baiqiao Village, and everyone felt very excited. We must work hard according to what the general secretary said and strive to make life better every year. " He Jinming, a villager in Baiqiao Village, said.

  [Enhance the ability of independent innovation and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance]

  New energy vehicles are a strategic emerging industry in China. On April 12, General Secretary of the Supreme Leader came to Guangzhou Automobile Aian New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group.

  Recalling the communication with the General Secretary, Feng Xingya, general manager of Guangzhou Automobile Group, said: "Developing new energy vehicles is the only way for China to move from a big automobile country to a strong automobile country. The arrival of the General Secretary conveys concern for the automobile industry and how the automobile industry in China can achieve lane change and overtaking through high-quality development, which makes us very excited."

  Intelligent driving remote cloud control laboratory (digital twin platform) of Guangzhou Automobile Research Institute. (Photo courtesy of Guangzhou Automobile Research Institute)

  At the Guangzhou Automobile Research Institute, the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader carefully inspected the intelligent networking laboratory and model design laboratory.

  "The breakthrough of enterprises in key core technologies is a matter of great concern to the General Secretary of the Supreme Leader." Ceng Qinghong, chairman of Guangzhou Automobile Group, said, "We should further enhance our independent innovation capability, strive to make greater progress in breaking through key core technical problems, and contribute to the self-reliance and self-improvement of high-level science and technology."

  Reporter: Xiao Sisi, Wu Tao and Xu Hongyi.

  Editor: Wu Jingjing, Bao Yuhan