CGTN: CHINA'S PATH TO MODERNISATION THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY DEVELOPMENT, EFFICIENT GOVERNANCE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of high-quality development and efficient governance during his recent inspection tour of Henan Province, as reported by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

In a statement, CGTN said the tour spotlighted the region’s strides in modern manufacturing, scientific innovation, and public sector efficiency as part of China's broader modernisation goals.

A key stop on the visit was Luoyang Bearing Group Co Ltd, a traditional manufacturer that has embraced digital transformation and industrial upgrading. The firm now operates a leading domestic bearing test platform for sectors such as aerospace, wind power, and new energy vehicles, and has achieved full digitalisation using technologies such as 5G Industrial Internet of Things (IoT).

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President Xi lauded the company’s innovations and called for deeper efforts in core technological breakthroughs and independent innovation.

Xi’s visit highlighted the province’s role in spearheading new productive forces. Henan currently boasts over 12,000 high-tech enterprises, 27 provincial laboratories, and has seen a 62.3 per cent annual growth in technology contract transaction volume. These advances are driving sectors such as new materials, biomedicine and  food technology.

To support the private sector, Henan recently launched an action plan focused on innovation, market development, and talent attraction. Xi urged local leaders to align sci-tech innovation with regional strengths to build a modern industrial system.

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Cultural preservation was also a theme of Xi’s tour. He visited White Horse Temple and the Longmen Grottoes, praising efforts to integrate culture and tourism as a means to strengthen both identity and the local economy.

On governance, Xi underscored the need for efficient, law-based, and intelligent public administration. Henan has implemented smart governance tools, such as artificial intelligence-powered service platforms, to improve service delivery and reduce bureaucratic burdens on local communities. These initiatives reflect a national trend toward e-governance and rule-of-law-driven social management.

As China prepares for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Xi reiterated the importance of harmonising development and security, ensuring that modernisation is supported by effective grassroots governance and social stability.

-- BERNAMA