President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, greets teachers and students during an inspection at Minjiang University in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, March 25, 2021. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Also in the morning, after hearing the work reports of the CPC Fujian provincial committee and the provincial government, Xi stressed the importance of applying the new vision of development in a complete, faithful and full manner in a bid to promote high-quality development.

Xi called on Fujian to increase support for innovation, deeply integrate into the joint efforts in building the Belt and Road, ensure the sound operation of the pilot free trade zone, and build a new system for an open economy at a higher level.

Efforts are needed to accelerate rural vitalization and fully revitalize the development of the old revolutionary base areas in Fujian, Xi noted.

Xi highlighted the need to incorporate the goal to peak carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality into the province's plans for eco-friendly development.

Concentrated efforts should be made to improve people's lives and find more ways to increase their income, Xi said.

He stressed the non-profit and public-welfare nature of the country's education sector, urging deepening reforms in this sector.