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Zhaoqing Leaders Study Long March Spirit, Eye 'Two Positions' for 15th Five-Year Plan: A Signal for Foreign Founders
Zhaoqing's leadership reaffirms commitment to economic development and the 'Two Positions' strategy. Foreign founders can align with local priorities for successful company registration and operations.
Zhaoqing Leaders Study Long March Spirit, Eye 'Two Positions' for 15th Five-Year Plan: A Signal for Foreign Founders
On October 26, Zhaoqing's Party Secretary and Director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, Zhang Aijun, presided over a special study session of the Municipal Party Committee Theoretical Study Center Group. The session marked the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army's Long March and focused on implementing the spirit of President Xi Jinping's important speech at the commemorative meeting. The meeting also included a visit to a special exhibition on the Long March. While the event centered on historical commemoration, it reinforced Zhaoqing's development priorities and strategic direction, offering useful context for foreign founders considering company registration or operations in the city.
Historical Commemoration and Local Heritage
Before the study session, municipal leaders visited the former headquarters of the Ye Ting Independent Regiment, now a memorial hall, to view the exhibition titled 'Pioneering Vanguard, Bloody Journey: The Long March of the Ye Ting Independent Regiment and Its Successor Unit, the Fourth Red Regiment.' The exhibition highlights the regiment's history, from its 'Iron Army' origins to its role in the Long March. Zhang noted that Zhaoqing is the hometown of the Iron Army and a region with a rich revolutionary legacy. He emphasized that the Iron Army's traditions and the Long March spirit are closely connected and serve as valuable spiritual resources for motivating officials and the public.
Key Takeaways from the Study Session
Zhang Aijun outlined the significance of the Long March and the spirit it embodies. He described the Long March as a monumental epic in Chinese revolutionary history and a defining moment for the Communist Party of China and the people's army. He stressed that the Long March saved the Party, the Red Army, and the Chinese revolution at a critical juncture, forged a resilient military, and mobilized widespread public support. The spirit of the Long March, he said, includes placing the fundamental interests of the people and the nation above all else, maintaining firm revolutionary ideals and beliefs, fearing no hardships or sacrifices, upholding independence and fact-based decision-making, coordinating overall interests with strict discipline and unity, and relying closely on the people through shared hardships.
Strategic Directions for the 15th Five-Year Plan
Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, Zhang emphasized the provincial government's 'Two Positions' for Zhaoqing: accelerating the city's development as a new growth pole in the Pearl River Delta and as a gateway hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area facing the Greater Southwest. These missions, he said, must be fulfilled. He called for steady progress on Zhaoqing's 'new Long March' and outlined several key tasks:
- Uphold Party ideals and convictions: Continue using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen unity and pass on revolutionary traditions.
- Pursue development and improve livelihoods: Fully implement the provincial '1310' specific deployment, advance key initiatives such as Greater Bay Area construction, manufacturing development, and the 'Hundred Thousand Ten Thousand Project' to ensure more equitable distribution of reform and development benefits.
- Encourage courage and capability in struggle: Balance development and security, and manage Zhaoqing's own affairs effectively.
- Advance national defense and military modernization: Strengthen military-civilian unity.
- Strengthen Party leadership and construction: Study and implement the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, promote comprehensive strict governance of the Party, and maintain a clean political environment.
During the session, municipal leaders Li Xingwen, Liu Haibin, Wu Baoshui, Ji Chunlin, and Luo Daxiang delivered speeches or written remarks. They agreed on the need to draw on the Long March spirit, take on responsibilities, and promote high-quality development.
Implications for Foreign Founders
For foreign founders, Zhaoqing's emphasis on the 'Two Positions' and key initiatives signals opportunities in manufacturing, Greater Bay Area integration, and rural revitalization. The city's focus on development and improved livelihoods suggests a supportive environment for businesses that align with local priorities. However, company registration and operations in China require navigating specific regulations and procedures. Understanding Zhaoqing's strategic direction can help foreign founders tailor their business plans and identify potential incentives.
Foreign founders interested in establishing a presence in Zhaoqing should consider the following practical steps:
- Research local priorities: Align your business with Zhaoqing's focus on manufacturing, Greater Bay Area integration, and the 'Hundred Thousand Ten Thousand Project' to potentially access support and incentives.
- Understand the regulatory environment: Familiarize yourself with China's foreign investment laws, company registration processes, and tax obligations. Seeking professional advice is advisable.
- Leverage location advantages: Zhaoqing's position as a gateway to the Greater Southwest and its integration into the Greater Bay Area can offer logistical and market access benefits.
- Engage with local authorities: Building relationships with local government and industry associations can provide valuable insights and support.
While the study session was a political event, it underscores Zhaoqing's commitment to economic growth and strategic development. Foreign founders can use this information to make informed decisions about their China strategy.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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