TAIYUAN, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has called for coordinated efforts to promote development and security, and advance industrial transformation and upgrading in an orderly and firm manner.
He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection tour of north China's Shanxi Province from Sunday to Monday. He visited energy companies, technology firms, agricultural product processors and foreign trade companies, as well as wind, solar and energy storage projects.
He called for unwavering efforts to pursue green and low-carbon development and turn resource advantages into new drivers of high-quality economic development.
He urged efforts to accelerate technological upgrading and equipment renewal, promote the modern, smart and green transformation of the coal industry, and firmly uphold the bottom lines of workplace safety and environmental protection.
He also called for making full use of the advantages in electricity, water resources, climate and geographical location to accelerate the coordinated development of computing power and electricity, advance the construction of computing power networks, and expand effective investment.
The vice premier also stressed the need to strengthen the role of scientific and technological innovation, accelerate the application of research outcomes and their translation into economic benefits, and foster closer integration between technological innovation and industrial development.
He urged relevant departments and local authorities to draw on and promote effective practices, promptly address difficulties and problems facing market entities, and effectively manage risks in key areas.
Efforts should also be made to ensure basic living needs at the grassroots level, stabilize employment and keep the economy on a steady development track, He said. ■
