Xi Focus-Quotable Quotes: Xi Jinping on revitalization of China's northeast

Chinese President Xi Jinping keeps a close watch on the revitalization of northeast China. He has spoken of the issue on many occasions. The following are some highlights of his remarks.

-- The northeast is an important industrial and agricultural base in our country. It has a strategic bearing on national defense, and on food, eco-environmental, energy and industrial security.

-- In the next step, especially during the 14th Five-year Plan period (2021-2025), we will take new strategic measures to promote the comprehensive revitalization of the northeast.

-- Comprehensive revitalization does not mean giving undue support to declining industries and enterprises. Rather, it means effectively integrating resources and adjusting the economy, so as to form a new industrial structure that facilitates balanced development.

-- We need to create a new frontier of opening up and attract more multinational companies to invest in the northeast.

-- A capable workforce is key to revitalization.

-- We should remain committed to the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and so are ice and snow.

-- We should roll up our sleeves and work hard to reshape the development environment and achieve revitalization.