President: Strive for high-tech self-reliance

During the tour, he stressed that core technologies that are important to the country should always be fully mastered by the country itself.

When visiting FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies Co, a pioneer in the optical communications sector, Xi said the industry is of great importance.

As the country strives for a major global role in cyberspace, it is hoped that the company will gear up its efforts and gain more high ground in the industry, he said.

China has proved strong in being able to accomplish a major task through concerted and concentrated efforts, and by doing so the country can achieve more breakthroughs in science and technology, Xi said.