He added that the country’s emphasis on high-quality development and building the Belt and Road has brought opportunities that ma-nufacturers must seize to improve capacities and continue with reform and innovation.

Xi urged staff workers to take the historic responsibility, work out a good map for development and enhance Party leadership. He also underscored the importance of improving management and stimulating the enthusiasm of talent to innovate and start new businesses.

Wednesday was the second day of Xi’s inspection tour. On Tuesday, he visited a large State-owned farm in Jiansanjiang, near the border with Russia.