Xi stresses nation's competitiveness

The government must quicken its steps to transform its functions and foster a business environment that is in line with market principles, the rule of law and international standards, he said.

Xi highlighted the need to follow a new path of development that enables higher quality, improved efficiency and a structure that fully unleashes the strength of the province so as to enable the across-the-board revitalization revitalization of Jilin for the new era.

The country must devise sound plans for development for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), and it is important to conduct in-depth research, analysis and make scientific decisions to ensure healthy economic and social development, he added.

Xi visited Siping on Wednesday before traveling to Changchun, the provincial capital, on Thursday, where he visited a neighborhood, the exhibition hall for the urban planning of Changchun New Area and China FAW Group Co, the birthplace of China's automotive industry.

In developing high-tech parks, it is important to focus on the country's strategic demand, pursue high standards in planning and construction, give priority to the planning and development of infrastructure and open up industry and supply chains, he said.