During an inspection tour in Nantong City on December 11 and 12, Xu Kunlin, deputy secretary of the CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee and acting governor, stressed the study and implementation of the spirit of the sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference.

Xu called for efforts to put into practice the decisions made during the 14th Jiangsu Party Congress, fully adopt the new development concept, and promote the steady growth of economic quality and quantity.

The Yangtze River in the Five Mountains Zone, Nantong City  (CFP Photo)

Xu visited the area along the Yangtze River in the Five Mountains Zone, which has become a popular destination after environmental renovation efforts. Focusing on the enhancement of people's well-being, it’s important to adhere to green development, restore and protect the eco-system along the river, and take measures that integrate production, living and ecology, said Xu.

At Nantong Museum, Xu watched exhibits introducing Zhang Jian, a Chinese industrialist and educator in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Xu praised the late Chinese industrialist as a model of entrepreneurs for his efforts in running businesses that benefited the nation, developing education and taking part in public welfare activities.

In the inspection, Xu also said more efforts are needed to speed up the integration of the Yangtze River Delta, advance the construction of Tongzhou Bay, pursue innovation-driven growth, increase investment in R&D, and promote the intelligent and digital transformation.

 China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CFP Photo)

At a terminal of the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., Xu encouraged the company to take advantage of its technological strengths in offshore drilling rig, engineering vessels and cruise ships, move up the value chain in marine industries, and achieve win-win development for both the enterprise and the locality.