President Hu Jintao
stressed that a shift in the country's mode of economic growth is
an important and urgent strategic task, noting that it is crucial
for maintaining national economic and social development.
During an inspection tour of east China's Fujian Province from
January 12 to 16, Hu called for stronger resolve and more vigorous
measures to promote conservation-minded, environment-minded and
safety-minded development.
China will push economic and social development following
principles of human-centered, all-round, coordinated and
sustainable development, Hu said, who is also General Secretary of
the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
While in Fujian, Hu visited rural villages, companies and urban
communities to oversee how they were boosting local economic and
social development in a scientific way.
During visits to manufacturing businesses, Hu stressed the need
for accelerating economic restructuring and building a
conservation-oriented and environment-friendly society, to pave the
way for a shift in economic growth mode.
He encouraged local scientists to accelerate innovation in
science and technology and enhance the role of science and
technology in economic growth.
Hu emphasized the need to improve the decision-making process so
that reforms can be made in a coordinated way.
Hu also called for the further promotion of visits and economic
and cultural exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan to encourage
peace and stability.
Hu also visited military troops stationed in Fujian and extended
Spring Festival greetings to them and their families.
(Xinhua News Agency January 17, 2006)
