Xinhua News Agency, Guangzhou, October 15 -

Title: writing more "Story of Spring" - General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone to celebrate the meeting and examine documentary in Guangdong

  Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Xiaosong and Zhu Jichai, People's Daily reporter Du Shangze

  Guangdong, backed by Nanling and facing the South China Sea, has been one of the starting points of the Maritime Silk Road since ancient times, and has long been the first of its kind.

In the era of reform and opening up, this hot land has witnessed the Chinese nation's magnificent course of catching up with the times and becoming prosperous, and it has also vividly explained the ruling miracle of the Communist Party of China in reforming and opening up new roads.

  The Shenzhen Special Economic Zone is the first masterpiece of my country's reform and opening up.

  In December 2012, after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, he left Beijing for the first time. General Secretary Xi Jinping came here and issued a mobilization order to "continue reform and opening up".

  In October 2018, on the occasion of celebrating the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up, General Secretary Xi Jinping came here again, calling on "continue to deepen reforms in an all-round way, expand opening up in an all-round way, and strive to create new and greater miracles that will admire the world."

  In October 2020, on the occasion of celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, General Secretary Xi Jinping came here again to attend the celebration meeting and investigate and investigate in the Chaoshan area, releasing the strong voice of the era of reform and opening up again——

  "With an unstoppable attitude of striving and an unimpeded mental state, reforms will not stop, and opening up will not stop. We will promote reform and opening up from a higher starting point, promote the work of special economic zones, and create a new situation for the comprehensive construction of a socialist modern country and the realization of the second Make new and greater contributions to the goal of a century of struggle."

  On the coast of the South China Sea, spring tide is surging again.

"A Wonderful Deduction of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics"

  "Ah! China! You have unfolded a new century-old picture..."

  On the morning of October 14, the familiar and affectionate melody of "The Story of Spring" was played in Shenzhen Qianhai International Conference Center.

The 40th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone was held here. General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the conference and delivered an important speech.

  "Forty years of spring weather has turned rain, 40 years of spring blossoms and autumn fruits. The sound of the Shekou mountain cannons is still in my ears. Today's Shenzhen Special Economic Zone is full of vitality, showing the world the majestic strength of my country's reform and opening up and showing the bright prospect of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

  In his important speech for nearly an hour, General Secretary Xi Jinping fondly reviewed the historic leap achieved by the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in the past 40 years, summed up the valuable experience accumulated in the 40 years of reform and opening up, and innovative development of the special economic zone, and made suggestions for the construction of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone in the new era. Clear requirements.

  The ebullient speech aroused enthusiastic applause from the audience.

  After the meeting, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the "From First Trial to First Demonstration-Exhibition to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone" to learn more about the vicissitudes of Shenzhen over the past 40 years.

  In the exhibition hall, a "space-time tunnel" composed of new and old photos in Shenzhen attracted the attention of the General Secretary——

  "Looking at Shenzhen from Hong Kong in 1962, and seeing Shenzhen from Hong Kong in 2020", "Looking at Shenzhen from Wutong Mountain in 1982, and looking at Shenzhen City from Wutong Mountain in 2020", "Nantou Section of National Highway 107 in 1984, Deep in 2020" South Avenue"...

  "What a vicissitudes of life!" The comparison between the present and the past made the General Secretary sighed with emotion: "More than 40 years ago, I came to Shenzhen and went to Zhongying Street. I saw that the gap between the two sides was really too big. One side was a dilapidated wooden house and the other was air-conditioned. A magnificent small building. At that time, I felt that the people have a strong desire to change their lives and destiny."

  On the electronic screen at the end of the “time-space tunnel”, with the beating of the years, the histogram of the GDP comparison between Shenzhen and other major cities in China is constantly changing, further interpreting the miracle of Pengcheng's take-off in the past 40 years.

  "Shenzhen ranks fifth among Asian cities in terms of economic aggregates. When I first saw this ranking, I didn't quite believe it, but after I checked it carefully, I had to believe that after seeing these data. This is the power of reform and opening up. The next step is to make persistent efforts."

  On the Lotus Mountain, the autumn breeze is cool.

  The bronze statue of Comrade Deng Xiaoping stands on the top of the mountain platform, watching the land below his feet affectionately, and the stance of striving forward inspires people to move on.

  In December 2012, General Secretary Xi Jinping climbed the Lotus Mountain, presented a flower basket to the bronze statue of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, and planted a high mountain banyan not far away.

  On the afternoon of October 14, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping came here again to present a flower basket and bow to the bronze statue three times with everyone to express his high respect and deep memory of Comrade Deng Xiaoping.

  Standing on the top of the mountain platform, General Secretary Xi Jinping overlooked the entire landscape of Shenzhen, with skyscrapers rising from the ground in front of him, delineating a beautiful skyline of a modern metropolis.

As the general secretary said at the celebration meeting: "Shenzhen is a brand-new city created by the party and the people after the reform and opening up. It is a wonderful interpretation of socialism with Chinese characteristics on a blank sheet of paper."

  "After 40 years of development, Shenzhen is still a young city, vigorous and prosperous." General Secretary Xi Jinping said to the surrounding citizens, "The Party Central Committee has given new connotations and missions to the special economic zone. We are about to usher in the establishment of the Communist Party of China. In 100 years, we will achieve the first centenary goal. By the 100th anniversary of the founding of New China, we will be a powerful modern socialist country and achieve the second centenary goal. Shenzhen will be another scene at that time. Shenzhen will develop to Today it depends on everyone, and the future of Shenzhen depends on everyone's joint efforts."

  The alpine banyan planted 8 years ago is already covered with pavilions and luxuriant branches, showing vigorous vitality.

  General Secretary Xi Jinping walked under the tree and said with deep emotion: "It's been 8 years, just a few seconds away. The chosen place is very good, the canopy can expand, and the tree grows fast."

"Take a higher level of self-reliance"

  Chaozhou is the world's largest ceramic production and export base.

On the afternoon of October 12th, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected an electronic component manufacturer that thrived on porcelain-Chaozhou Sanhuan (Group) Co., Ltd.

  In the company’s exhibition hall, the company’s characteristic products such as multilayer ceramic chip capacitors, IC package wedge, optical fiber connector ferrules, ceramic parts for smart phones and wearable devices, show the long-term independent innovation achievements of this national high-tech enterprise .

  "Are these products developed independently? What is the market share?" General Secretary Xi Jinping asked while picking up a ceramic substrate while looking at it.

  The person in charge of the company told the general secretary that the company has focused on one thing since its establishment 50 years ago, which is to insist on independent innovation and promote industrial transformation and upgrading.

At present, more than 90% of the equipment is independently developed. Ceramic ferrules for optical communication connectors account for more than 75% of the global market. The market share of many leading products such as ceramic substrates for resistors ranks first in the world.

  In the test and analysis room, researchers are conducting nano-scale microanalysis of materials.

I heard that there are 5 PhDs among them and 2 of them are "returnees". The general secretary is very happy.

  "How many engineers does the company have now?" the general secretary asked.

  "More than 600, we recruit more than 200 students at home and abroad every year for training. The key to enterprise development is talent." The person in charge of the enterprise replied.

  In the production workshop, General Secretary Xi Jinping learned in detail about the company's resumption of work and production.

  "In the first half of the year, a profit of more than 500 million yuan was realized." The person in charge of the company said, "If there is high technology, there is high quality, and high quality drives high efficiency. Our net profit is over 35%."

  Looking at the slogan on the wall that "Development is the first priority, talent is the first resource, and innovation is the first driving force", General Secretary Xi Jinping nodded: "You have a good understanding of these words."

  Seeing the general secretary coming, the employees of the company gathered around.

  "Your company is doing well, and it left a deep impression on me in terms of innovation." General Secretary Xi Jinping stopped, "Independent innovation is what I currently value the most, and it is also the most important thing for the Party Central Committee. For enterprises to develop, industries must Upgrading and high-quality economic development must rely on independent innovation. Now we are experiencing major changes unseen in a century. It is inevitable that we will encounter competition and various challenges and pressures. Under such circumstances, we must take a higher level of self-reliance. "

  There was a burst of warm applause from the crowd.

  "History is always spiraling upward. In the past, our opening up was to'follow up'. Now our opening up is to'lead the way.' This is a higher level of openness." The general secretary continued, "We propose to accelerate the formation of The new development pattern in which the major cycle is the main body and the domestic and international double cycles promote each other. I hope that everyone will deeply understand the strategic intentions of the Party Central Committee, find a good position in the major strategic pattern, and make their own contributions to the country’s prosperity and socialist modernization Contribution."

"To love this city, we must take good care of her and build her well"

  Chaozhou has been known as "the first city of Lingdong" since ancient times. It is surrounded by three mountains, the Hanjiang River is like a belt, and its cultural heritage is continuous and profound.

  On the side of Guangji Bridge, the ancient thousand-year-old bridge, Guangji Tower stands majestically.

On the afternoon of October 12, General Secretary Xi Jinping came here to inspect the restoration and protection of the ancient bridge and the ancient city.

  In the exhibition hall of Guangji Building, embroidery, wood carving, ceramics, clay sculptures, hand-drawn clay pots, wheat stalk clip art... a piece of Chaozhou intangible heritage works are beautiful and ingenious.

  "It's exquisite!" "This will take a lot of effort and time!" "Chaozhou people are worthy of work!" The general secretary repeatedly praised.

  General Secretary Xi Jinping had a cordial exchange with several representatives of Chaozhou non-genetic inheritors.

  Kaneko Song, the inheritor of Chaozhou woodcarving, told the general secretary that he has been engaged in woodcarving for 47 years, and now he has national policy support, hoping to continue to pass on this craft.

  "How is the market situation now?" the general secretary asked.

  "Everyone's living conditions are better. They like to use some wood carvings for new house decoration. The demand is great, and some small pieces are also very marketable." Kaneko Song said.

  "This is something rich with national characteristics, and the blessings of the people are on it. This kind of original work has deep cultural connotations and must be popular!" The general secretary said affirmatively.

  Seeing the General Secretary, Chaozhou Xiu Niang Kang Huifang, in her 70s, was very excited.

  "In 2015, I participated in an exhibition organized by the United Nations and was awarded the title of'cultural ambassador', winning glory for fashion embroidery." Kang Huifang said emotionally, "Without the power of a country, there would be no such a stage to showcase our Folk skills, I sincerely thank the country for its importance to us non-genetic inheritors."

  "You are the inheritors of the Chinese culture for thousands of years. This'cultural ambassador' is well-deserved. Thank you for your contribution!" said the general secretary.

  Downstairs in Guangji, there are 23 ancient archways connecting 51 ancient streets and alleys. There are many shops and antiques. The traditional Chaozhou culture and the bustling commercial atmosphere blend together.

  Seeing the general secretary came, the ancient street suddenly boiled.

"The general secretary is good!" "The general secretary has worked hard!" Cheers came one after another.

  General Secretary Xi Jinping walked along the street and chatted with businesses and tourists from time to time: "How are the dried and fresh fruits sold?" "Your barbecue advertisement is doing well!" "Sea oyster fried, I have also eaten in Xiamen, it is delicious!" "Beef balls are 10 yuan a piece, which is very affordable!" "I also like to drink Gongfu tea, but unfortunately there is not such a'free time'!"...The funny words drew bursts of laughter.

  Everyone told the general secretary that after the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, business has gradually recovered, especially during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival that has just passed. Business is particularly good.

  "In 1978, I came to Chaozhou. The roads were not easy at the time. I took a car from Guangzhou to here for a day. I came here again today and I am very pleased to see the development and prosperity of Chaozhou." General Secretary Xi Jinping said to everyone. "Chaozhou is a famous cultural city with a long history. Chaozhou has many treasures, such as Chaozhou embroidery, woodcarving, Chaozhou opera, Gongfu tea, Chaozhou cuisine, etc., all of which are unique and precious. It is really rare. We love this city. Take good care of her and build her well."

  Upstairs in Guangji, overlooking the misty waves and picturesque landscapes, the General Secretary thoughtfully.

  The comrades of Chaozhou City introduced the local historical allusions to the general secretary: Guangji Bridge has "gathered all the people of Guangdong" for thousands of years, but it is the Communist Party of China that has really realized this long-cherished wish and let the people live and work in peace.

The people of Chaozhou thank the party and the new era.

  "Every era must do the things of each era. To do well, to do bad, to make a big contribution, and to make a small contribution, history can be learned! Communists must do good for the people." The words of General Secretary Xi Jinping mean profound.

"Let us work together and work together"

  Down the Hanjiang River, Shantou City enters the sea.

This was one of the earliest ports opened in modern China, and one of the earliest special economic zones established after my country's reform and opening up.

  On the afternoon of October 13, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to the opening area of ​​Shantou Xiao Park for an inspection.

  Entering the Kaibu Cultural Exhibition Hall, a heavy historical atmosphere looms over your face.

From 160 years ago when the port was forced to open under the intimidation of Western powers, to the establishment of a special economic zone 40 years ago during the reform and opening-up spring thunder, photos and historical data have recorded Shantou’s suffering and glory, and also reflected one. The tortuous journey of a nation from suffering to glory.

  "The powerful ships and guns of the Western powers opened up our country. At that time we were passively opening up. We have achieved such brilliant achievements in the past 40 years of reform and opening up. We rely on active opening up and full opening up." The general secretary is very moved. .

  The Chaoshan area is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, and it is said that "where there is tide there are Chaoshan people".

An important consideration for the establishment of the Shantou Special Economic Zone was that it could give full play to the advantages of overseas Chinese resources.

Over the past 40 years, overseas Chinese have made important contributions to boosting the development of special economic zones.

  The responsible comrades of Shantou City reported to the General Secretary the development of the special zone in recent years and the next development ideas, and proposed the determination to establish a foothold in the hometown of overseas Chinese, play the "overseas Chinese" card, accelerate development, and strive for the first.

  "How to play the'Overseas Chinese' card in the new era requires in-depth investigation and research, to find out the actual situation, to come up with ideas and measures that can truly solve practical problems, to mobilize the enthusiasm of the majority of overseas Chinese, to introduce advanced technology and high-level industries. Especially It is necessary to combine Shantou’s actual conditions and figure out what needs to be done to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses. As long as the path is right, it will take a long time to make contributions, and it will be successful." General Secretary Xi Jinping encouraged.

  A piece of "Overseas Chinese Approval", a history of hard work by overseas Chinese.

  In those days, a large number of Chaoshan people "goed out to sea" and worked hard in foreign countries, sending "overseas batches" with family letters and remittance vouchers back to China, leaving behind a large number of overseas Chinese family letters with valuable documentary value.

  At the Overseas Chinese Relics Museum, the curator Lin Qingxi introduced to General Secretary Xi Jinping the specific procedures of writing, sending, sending, and re-approving, as well as the touching stories behind the “Overseas Relics”.

  "Our reform and opening up and development and construction are inseparable from the large number of overseas Chinese who care about the sangzi and the motherland." The general secretary was deeply moved. "An important feature of overseas Chinese is patriotism and love for their homeland. They have experienced hardships in a foreign land. Work hard and survive tenaciously. After standing firm, I still care about my hometown and relatives. I have one yuan to send one yuan, and ten yuan to send ten yuan. This is the Chinese people, Chinese culture, Chinese spirit, China heart."

  The streets of Kaibu District were crowded with enthusiastic citizens from hometown of overseas Chinese. Everyone rushed to greet the general secretary and took out their mobile phones to take pictures of unforgettable moments.

  Standing in the middle of the street, facing the surging crowd, General Secretary Xi Jinping said emotionally: "I am going to Guangdong to inspect and come to Chaoshan to participate in the 40th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. I want to declare to the world that the Communist Party of China Leading the Chinese people will continue to unswervingly follow the path of reform and opening up, work hard to promote the building of a modern and powerful socialist country, and persevere to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Fathers and folks, let us work together and work together!"