Xi Jinping calls to speed up development zone in southern China
Xi mentioned the city's achievements over the past 40 years, as it was transformed from a backward town to an internationally influential metropolis, a pioneer in socioeconomic reforms, with a solid foreign trade and guarantees for the basic needs of the population, in tune with the socialist precepts.
In order to boost integration, Xi favored adopting measures to encourage young people in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to move to mainland China for better possibilities to study, work and live, which would also contribute to 'fostering their sense of belonging to the homeland'.
The president proposed attracting foreign companies and the Chinese diaspora in other countries to participate in investment plans, establish companies and contribute to the development of special development zones (SDZ).
Xi's statements came at a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Shenzhen SDZ.
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