A Journal of the Hunan Provincial People's Government 2011

Secretary Zhou Qiang Meets Toshiba Adviser

2011.12.27

Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang met in Changsha with Mr. Aizo Nishimuro, adviser to Toshiba Corporation on Dec. 26.

Secretary Zhou welcomed Aizo Nishimuro to Hunan again after his visit as the chief Japanese member of the Third Session of the Fifth 21st Century Committee for China-Japan Friendship this October.

Zhou affirmed and treasured the expanding exchanges and cooperation between Hunan and Japan in various fields, and the promising investment in Hunan by Japanese enterprises like Mitsubishi Motors and Sumitomo Tires in recent years. Meanwhile, Hunan will continue to encourage and support the cooperation between the two sides, and expects more flourishing achievements will be made in the bilateral cooperation in such areas as trade, culture, education, science & technology, environmental protection and finance.

Aizo Nishinuro expressed that he was deeply impressed by Hunan’s accomplishments and prospects for development, and always expects to promote new progress for business cooperation between Japan and Hunan through further communication.

India Investment Promotion Seminar Held in Changsha

2011.12.06

Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang meets with Indian Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar on December 5.

"India is mostly situated to the south of Hunan Province, and we sincerely hope more Hunan enterprises will invest in India, shifting their focus from the 'west' to the 'south'", Indian Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar made the remarks at a seminar on promotion of investment opportunities in India held on the afternoon of December 5. Mr. Indra Mani Pandey, Consul General of India in Guangzhou, attended the seminar.

S. Jaishankar stated that, along with the booming economic cooperation between China and India, trade flows between the two sides have been greatly facilitated, however, some improvement still need to be made.

According to the statistics of India, China's exports to India hit 41 billion USD in 2010, while Indian exports to China stood at 21 billion USD, resulting in an enormous trade deficit of 20 billion USD. Given the present small amount of two-way investment, one of the best solutions to the trade gap between China and India is to attract more Chinese enterprises to invest in India so as to achieve a win-win result.

S. Jaishankar hoped that more Hunan enterprises will take India as their investment destination and this seminar can be a great chance for Hunan enterprises to learn about India's investment opportunities. He also encouraged more Indian enterprises to seek business opportunities in Hunan.

Translator: Liu Fen

The 2nd International View Stone & Mineral Crystal Forum Unveiled in Chenzhou

2011.12.03

Tom Moore, editor of "The Mineralogical Record" magazine, delivers a speech

Thomas Elias, former director of the U.S. National Arboretum Washington, D.C., delivers a speech.

The 2nd International View Stone & Mineral Crystal Forum opened on December 1 in Chenzhou City, Hunan Province.

Nearly 6,000 view stones and mineral crystals from both home and abroad were showcased in the Rare Stone Exhibition Hall of Chenzhou City, attracting mineralogists and mineral crystal collectors from 21 countries and regions.

In 2010, the view stone industry in Chenzhou yielded an output value of over 500 million yuan, with the yearly trading volume hitting 300 million yuan. Over 80 thousand people were directly engaged in the production and marketing of view stones. In July, 2011, Chenzhou was laurelled with “China's View Stone City and Mineral Crystal Capital” by the View Stone Association of China (VSAC).

Editor of "The Mineralogical Record" magazine Tom Moore, owner of Ottens Mineralien Bert Ottens a (well-known specialist in Indian and Chinese minerals), and Former Director of the U.S. National Arboretum Washington, D.C. Thomas Elias, delivered speeches at the forum, introducing the collecting history and evaluation criteria of view stones in western countries.

Translator: Liu Fen

Hunan and Italian Marche to Promote Economic Cooperation

2011.11.30

Secretary and vice secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang and Xu Shousheng met Italian Marche President Gian Mario Spacca and his associates in Changsha on November 28.

Zhou said communication and cooperation between Hunan and Italy has strengthened in recent years. Today, Hunan’s economic development maintains a favorable momentum with a powerful driving force. He expressed his desire of both sides furthering their practical cooperation in fields like light industry by intensifying interaction and communication between enterprises.

“An open Hunan welcomes investment from Italian enterprises.” said Xu. Hunan and Italy have established a sound cooperative relationship. He assured the delegation that Hunan will provide convenient and fast service for Italian entrepreneurs and investors.

Spacca responded with equal amount of enthusiasm indicating that Italian enterprises developed soundly in Hunan. He believed communication between both sides has a solid foundation and felt confident that the cooperation will deepen. He said he was looking forward to cooperative achievements in sectors like electronic information and fashion designing.

Translator: He Yao

Changsha in Foreigners' Eyes

2011.11.13

Changsha Mayor Zhang Jianfei attends the opening ceremony of the activity “Moved by Changsha · Blessing Changsha” and shakes hands with foreigners.

The activity “Moved by Changsha · Blessing Changsha” was held on November 11. Over 100 foreigners in Changsha toured around the city. Changsha Mayor Zhang Jianfei attended the opening ceremony.

Zhang hoped that foreigners' visit to key construction projects will enable them to have a better understanding of Changsha, and better adapt themselves to this beautiful city that is full of vigor, picturesque scenery, profound historic and cultural essence, and modern flavor. He also invited foreigners to offer suggestions for the city's development.

The 11 key visited projects have exerted great influence on Changsha's development, including key water control project of the Xiangjiang River, Yanghu Wetland Park, Planning Exhibition Hall of West Changsha Pioneering District, Guangming Village, and Orange Isle. Some projects have been finished, while some are under construction.

Translator: Lv Xuefen

Officials from Developing Countries Study Vocational Education in HRPTC, Zhuzhou

2011.11.11

24 officials from 16 developing countries including Jordan, Nigeria, Costa Rica and Argentina visited Hunan Railway Professional Technology College （HRPTC） recently, to listen to the lectures delivered by Chinese experts in vocational education.

The officials came to Hunan to attend the Seminar of Vocational Education for Developing Countries, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and undertaken by the Hunan Research Base for International Commercial Officials.

The seminar aims at introducing the current development and features of Chinese vocational education, accumulating related experiences in the reform and management of vocational education, so as to promote the exchange and cooperation with other developing countries in this field.

The officials also spent a day at the CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Company Limited, internship base of Hunan Railway Professional Technology College.

Translator: Wang Xiaolu

Deputy Secretary Mei Meets Lebanese Guests

2011.11.06

Mei Kebao (R), deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, presented a gift to Doureid Yaghi (L), vice president of Lebanon’s Progressive Socialist Party.

Mei Kebao, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, met in Changsha with a Lebanese delegation headed by Doureid Yaghi, vice president of Lebanon’s Progressive Socialist Party, on November 4, 2011.

Doureid Yaghi’s visit to Hunan this time aimed to enhance the friendly ties between Lebanon and Hunan and promote mutual exchange and cooperation in various fields.

Mr. Mei hoped that this visit will boost exchange and cooperation between the two sides in such sectors as economy and trade, technology, education, culture, and tourism. He invited Lebanese to Hunan for travel and business.

As both Lebanon and China cherish freedom and have established deep and long-term friendship, it is necessary to increase mutual exchange and cooperation in various fields, remarked Doureid Yaghi. “I cherish deep feelings for Chairman Mao Zedong. It has been my dream for many years to visit Mao’s hometown. I hope that Hunan will maintain a good momentum of development”, said he.

Translator: Lv Xuefen

Hunan, Georgia Sign Friendly Cooperation Agreement

2011.10.21

An agreement between Hunan and Georgia of the United States on the establishment of friendly cooperation has been singed in Changsha, capital of Hunan province on the morning of Oct. 20th. Xu Shousheng, governor of Hunan Province, presented at the signing ceremony and met with Georgia State Governor Nathan Deal and his delegation.

Governor Xu hoped that Nathan Deal's visit this time will be taken as an opportunity for Hunan to develop an all-round comprehensive exchanges and cooperation with Georgia at various levels, especially in such areas as modern equipment manufacturing, new energy, new materials, biomedicine, electronic information, environmental engineering and cultural creativity, so as to promote mutual development of the two sides.

SANY has offered a number of job opportunities in Georgia and has become one of the major investors there, as Nathan Deal said. He looks forward to further promoting mutual understanding and enhancing exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in economy, culture and education.

According to the friendly cooperation agreement, a mechanism concerning high level exchange visits is to be shaped; and various forms of exchanges and cooperation will be carried out in the areas of agriculture, economy, science and technology, tourism, culture and education.

Sheng Maolin, secretary-general of the Hunan Provincial People's Government attended the ceremony as well.

Zhou Qiang Meets North Carolina State Governor

2011.10.20

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People’s Congress, met in Beijing with North Carolina State Governor Beverly Perdue from U.S. on the morning of Oct. 19.
　　
Secretary Zhou appreciated Perdue’s contribution to the establishment of the communicative mechanism of China-U.S. Governors Forum. Zhou stated that Hunan and North Carolina enjoy remarkable complementarities in economic development. The two sides are expected to propel substantial communication and keep exchanging visits, so as to enhance the comprehensive cooperation in the areas of equipment manufacturing, finance, bio-medicine, agriculture, science, education and culture.
　　
North Carolina attaches great importance to the friendly ties with Hunan Province, and expects further cooperation under the background of globalization, said Perdue. She hoped Hunan and North Carolina to give full play to their own advantages so as to promote the cooperation in areas such as bio-medicine, finance, new energy and modern agriculture. North Carolina will take the opportunities to intensify in-depth and long-term cooperation with Hunan Province.
　　
Zhou and Perdue also exchanged views in establishing friendly province-state tie during the meeting.

　　　　　　

2011 Cross-Strait Shennong Cultural Festival Memorial Ceremony

2011.10.16

The 2011 Cross-Strait Shennong (Emperor Yan) Memorial Ceremony, as one of the events of the 2011 Cross-Strait Shennong Cultural Festival (CSSCF), commenced in Yanling County of Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province on October 14. More than 5,000 people from across the Taiwan Strait attended the ceremony.
　　　　

Taiwan guests bow to Yandi Mausoleum.
　　
The memorial ceremony started at 9：09 a.m. Representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Straits lighted the sacred flame together, which marks the cultural exchanges between Taiwan and the mainland China.
　　
　　
Zeng Xiaoping and Qiu Xuan light the sacred flame.
　　
In the afternoon, 800 plus scholars and guests gathered in the Xiangshan Art Museum to attend the Cross-Strait Shennong Cultural Forum, during which agreement on cross-strait Shennong culture exchange and cooperation was reached between the Yandi Mausoleum Administration and the Taiwan Association of Chinese Emperor Yan.
　　
　　
Students from Shih-Chien University, Taiwan, stage Sung-Chiang Battle Array.
　　
Performances that reveal the cross-strait folk culture, such as Eulogy for Yan Emperor and Sung-Chiang Battle Array, were on show in the evening.
　　
Translator: Wang Bilian

　　　　　

Vice Premier Urges to Strengthen Quality and Allocation Management of Indemnificatory Housing Projects

2011.10.14

The working conference for enhancing quality and allocation management of low-income and comfortable housing projects was convened in Changsha on Oct.11. Vice Premier Li Keqiang presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech. He stressed that quality and fair distribution are the cores of the projects, and great endeavors should be made to construct people-satisfying projects with high quality and fair distribution.

He pointed out that task completion and reliable quality should be highlighted to promote the low-income and comfortable housing projects. Priority should be given to housing construction among most of the projects that are under construction. Active efforts should be made to combine government guarantee and market supply so as to improve housing conditions of low and middle-income families.

Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang and Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng delivered speeches at the conference, pledgeing to conscientiously implement the guidelines of the meeting.

Translator: Ma Huiqin

Vice Premier Urges Increased Domestic Demand, Improved Livelihoods

2011.10.12

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (2nd L, Front) chats with local farmers during an inspection tour in Gushuangyun Village of the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, Oct. 10, 2011. Li made an inspection tour in Hunan that lasted from Oct. 10 to 11.

BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Vice Premier Li Keqiang called for more efforts to expand domestic demand and balance urban and rural development in a bid to facilitate the country's economic restructuring and improve the livelihoods of China's people.

Li made the remarks during an inspection tour of central China's Hunan province that lasted from Oct. 10 to 11.

During his inspection, Li visited rural households in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, as well as a hybrid rice research center and a digital data processing company in the provincial capital of Changsha.

Li said local governments should work harder to improve livelihoods as part of the country's efforts to reform the income distribution system and promote coordinated social and economic development.

"Basic livelihood problems concerning education, housing, health care and social security must be resolved for the sake of better living standards, increasing domestic demand and sound economic growth," he said.

Li said rural areas and underdeveloped regions, which boast great potential for increasing domestic demand, are the key to building a moderately prosperous society in China.

When inspecting a national hybrid rice research center in Changsha, Li pledged more support for researchers in order to allow them to make more breakthroughs in boosting hybrid rice output.

Li also called for increased innovation in the development of China's agricultural industry as a whole in order to ensure grain supplies and stabilize food prices.

Source: Xinhuanet

Dai Daojin Elected Secretary of the CPC Chenzhou Municipal Committee

2011.10.02

At the First Plenary Session of the 4th CPC Chenzhou Municipal Committee closing on September 27, Dai Daojin was elected secretary of the CPC Chenzhou Municipal Committee, and Xiang Lili and Mao Tengfei deputy secretaries.

Translator: Zhang Shu

Grand Ceremony Held to Pay Homage to Ancestor Yandi

2011.09.30

Hosted by the Hunan Provincial People's Government, the grand ceremony in memory of Yandi (Emperor Yan) was grandly launched on Sept. 28 at the Mausoleum of Yandi in Yanling County. Over 10,000 representatives in and outside Hunan Province gathered there and held a solemn sacrificial ritual to commemorate Emperor Yan. Li Jinhua, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the ceremony and Xu Shousheng, Hunan governor, officiated at the service.

At 9:09 a.m., the memorial ceremony began with nine beats of drum and gong. Young men in ancient costumes presented the Three Animals (oxen, sheep and pigs) and the Five Cereals (rice, maize, millet, wheat and beans), fresh tributes and wines on the altar. An 800-people chorus sang the song "Pay a tribute to Yandi" to show admiration for Shennong, the earliest ancestor of Chinese civilization and the father of Chinese agriculture.

Representatives from all walks of life presented baskets of flowers, offered incense and bowed three times to the Yandi Mausoleum. And Governor Xu read aloud the elegiac address for Emperor Yan. After the ceremony, all participants entered Shen Nong Hall to pay respect to Yandi's statue. Subsequently, a grand ritual of opening the meridian gate was held.

Translator: Ma Huiqin

Zhou Qiang Meets Former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi

2011.09.09

Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang met in Changsha with Former Prime Minister of Italy and Former President of the European Commission Romano Prodi and his delegation on the evening of September 8.

Zhou extended warm welcome to the delegation and hailed the increasingly enhanced communication and cooperation between the two sides on economy and trade, science and technology, education and culture.

He noted the progressively improved ties between the two sides, saying that Hunan has established friendly relations with the Le Marche region of Italy, Fiat opened up a branch in Changsha, which is being targeted to become the company's largest manufacturing base for passenger cars in China, and the cooperation between Zoomlion and Italian construction machinery maker CIFA (Compagnia Italiana Forme Acciaio SpA) has been acclaimed as an excellent model of partnership between businesses in China and Italy.

Zhou added that a research center devoted to the study of Roman law has been established in Hunan University, while the Sino-Italian Cooperation Program for Environmental Protection and the Sino-Italian Design Innovation Center have also been located in the province successively, showing a great momentum for bilateral coordination.

He hoped that, taking Romano Prodi's visit as an opportunity, both sides would consolidate cooperative ties and strengthen cooperation in fields like energy conservation, environment protection, industrial design, cultural creative industry, medical treatment and public health.

Romano Prodi praised Hunan's role in promoting the bilateral cooperation and friendly relations between China and Italy and expected to see the concerted efforts from both Hunan and Italy on facilitating bilateral exchange and common development.

Translator: Liu Fen

Zhou Qiang Receives Joint Interview by Media Across Straits

2011.09.05

Zhou Qiang introduces the economic and social development of Hunan Province and answers questions from the journalists.

At the opening ceremony of Hunan-Taiwan Financial Cooperation Forum held on the afternoon of September 4 in Chenzhou, Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang received a joint interview by approximately one hundred journalists from 42 media in mainland China and Taiwan. Secretary Zhou introduced the economic and social development of Hunan Province and answered questions from the journalists who received warm welcome from the Secretary.

When briefing on the development of the province, Zhou highlighted that Hunan has always taken constructing a resource-saving and environment-friendly society as the key to scientific development, and the target of transforming economic development mode in a rapid fashion.

He remarked that Hunan enjoys exceptional advantages in undertaking industry transfer and pledged to enhance infrastructure construction, reduce logistical, administrative and operating costs for enterprises, so as to create a more favorable environment for the new batch of industries relocated from other parts of the country.

He added that as the economic and cultural exchange between Hunan and Taiwan are getting more frequent, Hunan is ready to embrace more cooperation with Taiwan in fields like manufacture, finance, information, culture and tourism, and use the law to guard cross-Straits cooperation and people's well-being.

Translator: Liu Fen

Xiangtan Municipal Government Delegation Visits Lutsk of Ukraine

2011.08.27

At the invitation of Lutsk Mayor of Ukraine, a six-member delegation from the Xiangtan Municipal People's Government kicked off a goodwill visit to the sister city Lutsk a few days ago. The delegation was headed by Cai Jianhe, Xiangtan executive vice mayor.

During their stay, they took part in Lutsk's economic development exhibition and the 926th anniversary of the foundation of the city.

Xiangtan Mayor Cai Jianhe and Lutsk Mayor Mykola Romaniuk held a talk and signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future cooperation between the two cities at the ceremony. Cai also introduced Xiangtan's general situation to the people of Lutsk and nearly 1,000 representatives from all over the world, and expressed his best wishes to the people there when delivering a speech at the downtown central square.

In addition, about 20 city delegations from six countries such as the Republic of Belarus, Poland and Georgia attended this exhibition. Among all the delegations, Xiangtan Municipal Government Delegation was honored as the only one from Asian cities.

Translator: Chen Yu

Hunan Governor Xu Shousheng Meets Laos Guests

2011.08.22

Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng met in Changsha with a delegation from Lao on the afternoon of August 21.

The delegation, headed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lao People's Democratic Republic Bounkeut Sangsomsak, arrived in Hunan to attend the founding ceremony of the Asia-Europe Water Resources Research and Development Center & the first Seminar on Asia-Europe Water Resources Cooperation.

Governor Xu highlighted Hunan's close business partnership with ASEAN countries, noting that Hunan-based enterprises investing in ASEAN countries, including Sany and Zoomlion, have received substantial support from the local governments and achieved fruitful results.

He added that Hunan is ready to strengthen cooperation between the two sides with regard to resource development, engineering machinery, modern agriculture and tourism so as to complement each other's advantages and realize win-win results, and to make contributions to enhancing the traditional friendship with Laos.

Mr Bounkeut Sangsomsak, who received a warm welcome from Xu, was deeply impressed by the hospitality of Hunan people, saying he was delighted to be at the hometown of Chairman Mao.He hailed the two sides' great potential in cooperation, and hoped to attract more Hunan-based enterprises to invest in Laos and enhance bilateral coordination in such field as mining, hydroelectricity, and aviation.

Concerned officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and relevant departments directly under Hunan Province attended the meeting.

Translator: Liu Fen

Pediatricians from Developing Countries Complete Training in Hunan

2011.08.19

　　　　
Organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC and undertaken by Hunan Children's Hospital, the Fourth Training Course on Curing Critical Pediatric Illnesses drew its curtain on August 18, 2011. Twenty-five pediatricians from 11 Asian, African, and Latin American countries and regions concluded their three-month study.
　　
Before the graduation ceremony, these pediatricians intensified drills and training on self-aid and mutual aid skills in case of accident. Beside first-aid theoretic study, they learnt skills including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, removal of airway foreign bodies, haemostasis, wounds binding up, fixation, and handling operation.
　　
The training course is China's only course tailored for developing countries in pediatric aiding. The training courses held in Hunan for four times have cultivated 136 medical talents for 35 Asian, African, American, and European countries.
　　
Translator: Lv Xuefen

　　　　　

President of Liberia Inspected Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center

2011.08.19

　　　

It is the first anniversary of the China-aid Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center handed over from Liberia to China on July 22, 2011.
　　
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia, Zhao Jianhua, Chinese ambassador to Liberia accompanied by other leaders were present to inspect the center.
　　
Undertaken by Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co. Ltd of Hunan province, the project of the China-aid Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center was launched in 2008 and formally completed in July, 2010.
　　
The President and Ambassador Zhao first visited the propaganda wall in the center —photos showing "turning wasteland into paddy fields" and "the first training course in the center".　　

The project team reported their work progress and the condition of the agricultural machines which are aided by Hunan province.
　　
The President and the Ambassador also attended the rice harvesting ceremony. The President affirmed that Chinese experts have made great efforts and achievements to promote the agricultural development in Liberia, and also hoped the experts will cultivate more local agriculture talents.

Zhou Qiang Meets German Social Democratic Party Delegation

2011.08.19

　　　　
Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Zhou Qiang met in Changsha with a delegation of young SPD politicians led by Thorsten Schaefer-Guembel, member of the SPD Presidium, Hessian SPD regional chairman and leader of the party bloc in the Hessian state parliament on Thursday, August 18 at noon.
　　
Zhou Qiang introduced that Hunan Province has, in recent years, witnessed a rapid economic growth, a continuous improvement in people’s livelihood, and a reinforced ecological construction and environment protection.
　　
Zhou hailed Hessian's experience in ecological construction and environment protection, and particularly in the treatment of Rhine, saying Hunan is willing to learn from their experience and enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange in this respect.
　　
Thorsten Schaefer-Guembel said that Hunan's advanced development idea and sound development momentums are compelling, providing a broad space for future bilateral cooperation. He is deeply convinced that extended coordination and communication between the two sides is bound to yield fruitful results.
　　
Translator: Liu Fen

Australian Minister for Trade Holds a Seminar on Sustainable Development in Changsha

2011.08.11

In order to increase mutual understanding and promote further cooperation on sustainable development between Hunan Province, China and Australia in economy and trade area, the economy and trade delegation of about 120 representatives headed by Craig Emerson, Australian minister for trade, visited Changsha on August 5, 2011. A seminar themed "The Sustainable Future: Cooperation on Clean Technology and Environment Treatment between China and Australia" was held in this regard.

The seminar was hosted by David Dukes, Australian Commercial Counselor to China. At the seminar, Li Jun, deputy mayor of Changsha, delivered a speech on "Building Sustainably Developing Cities" which introduced Changsha's economic and social development as well as its measures and experience in promoting sustainable development. The delegation also paid a visit to Great Group in Changsha.

This Australian delegation marked the largest number of representatives from the country, visiting for trade with Asia. Since 2009, when Changsha and Australia signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable City Development and Cooperation, the two sides have kept close exchanges and cooperation on building such cities.

Translated by: Hao Jingru

2011 Sino-Korean Juvenile Exchange Week Unveiled

2011.07.30

Ten juveniles from Pocheon, a landlocked city of South Korea, commenced their special home-stay experiences in Zhuzhou's local families on July 28, which marks the launching of "China Zhuzhou & South Koreas Pecheon" 2011 Sino-Korean Juvenile Exchange.

Undertaken by the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Zhuzhou City, 20 middle students equally from Zhuzhou and Pocheon at the invitation of the Zhuzhou Municipal People's Government participated in the event. The week-long exchange activities will be carried out in groups.

During their stay in Zhuzhou, juveniles from Pocheon are scheduled to spend three nights in their counterparts' homes to experience Chinese family life and get a better understanding of Chinese culture. In addition, they are set to visit Zhuzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall, Holy Farmer Town, Xiangjiang River Scenic Belt and Liling Ceramic Production Base, aiming to obtain a full picture of Zhuzhou's past, present and future.

On Aug. 7, the ten Zhuzhou juveniles will start their seven-day exchange activity in Posheon.

Since the establishment of the friendly ties, the two cities have witnessed frequent international juvenile exchanges as well as deeper friendship. The two sides have seen mutual exchanges in various areas.

Translator: Chen Yu

Delegation from ICFTU's African Regional Organization Visits Hunan

2011.07.27

Two top leaders of the African Regional Organization of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) led a delegation to Changsha on July 24. Their tour aims at learning about China's current political and economic situation and the work of trade unions, and exchanging opinions on labor relations. Cai Lifeng, deputy director of the Standing Committee of People's Congress of Hunan Province, met with the delegation that evening.

Mr. Cai briefed the guests on Hunan's economic and social development and the situation of trade unions across the province. He hoped that via exchanges Hunan and African countries would strengthen bilateral cooperation and ties.

General Secretary of the African Regional Organization of the ICFTU made a brief introduction of the organization. China and Africa enjoy a long-standing friendship, he added, the visit would further deepen and expand the cooperation with Hunan Province.

Translator: Zhou Jingqi

African Agricultural Officials and Experts Learn about Hybrid Corn Technologies in Hunan

2011.07.26

Thirty-five agricultural officials and experts from 16 African countries including Cameroon and Ethiopia inspected the production of hybrid corn in Yongshun County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Region, Hunan Province, from July 18 to 24.

China's arable land, only accounting for 9% of its whole land area, ensures the grain supply for 20% population of the world. Its agricultural technologies are also applicable to Africa, said Annie, an agricultural expert from Cameroon.

In Peng Jifu's upland crop research institute, African friends and Chinese experts conducted in-depth discussions about technologies of hybrid corn like Xiangyu No.1.

Each expert was given improved corn varieties when leaving. “I hope that China's Xiangyu No.1 will be introduced to Africa and benefit our people”, said John from Kenya.

Translator: Lv Xuefen

American Teachers Delegation Visits Changsha

2011.07.15

　　　　　　
Mayor of Changsha Zhang Jianfei met with the 19-member teachers delegation from California Bay Area High School on July 13.
　　
Mayor Zhang extended warm welcome to the delegation and briefed them on the economic and social development of Changsha. As he stated, in the past thirty years, Changsha has maintained a growth rate exceeding 10%. The fastest computer in the world and the 350 km/h high-speed railway were born in Hunan, with education playing a significant role. He hoped that through this golden opportunity, the education circle and workers in Changsha can have more exchanges with overseas teachers.
　　
Afterwards, the representative teachers from nine middle schools in Changsha had interactions with the American delegation in modern art, intriguing students' interest in politics, cultivating students' critical thinking, arrangement of history curriculum, teacher-student relationship and special education.
　　
Translator: Zhang Minsi
　　　　

Secretary Zhou Qiang Meets British Ambassador to China

2011.07.14

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Standing Committee of People's Congress of Hunan Province met British Ambassador to China Sebastian Wood and his delegation, in Changsha, the noon of July, 12.

Secretary Zhou extended a warm welcome to Sebastian Wood and his delegation. As Zhou stated, Hunan and the Britain have been communicating for a long time, and the exchange and cooperation between the two have become increasingly close. In recent years, Hunan witnessed sound and rapid social and economic development, enhanced position of agriculture as the foundation of the economy, and accelerated infrastructure construction. In addition, the characterized and advantageous industries such as iron and steel, nonferrous metals, engineering machinery, rail traffic, wind-power generation and cultural tourism have enjoyed rapid growth; education, science & technology, and talents have played a greater role in economic and social development. He hoped that their visit would help in further stimulating exchange and cooperation between Hunan and Britain in terms of trade, education, culture and finance.

Sebastian Wood remarked that Hunan boasts broad development prospect, huge potential market and sound ecological environment. With the further development of Sino-British relations, the exchanges and cooperation between Hunan and England will also be promoted. He hoped that the two sides, based on the current cooperation, will deepen cooperation in more areas and at higher levels.

Yang Taibo, secretary-general of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee joined the meeting.

Translator: Zhang Minsi

Zhuzhou to Deliver Intercity Express Trains to Malaysia

2011.07.08

　　　　　
The first batch of intercity express trains to be exported to Malaysia rolled off the production line in CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. on the afternoon of July 6.
　　
YB. Dato' Seri Kong Cho Ha, minister of the Ministry of Transport, Malaysia and Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng witnessed the exciting moment and made speeches. Chen Zhaoxiong, secretary of the Work Committee of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan Pilot Area and Zhao Xiaogang, chief executive of the company were also present.
　　
Ministry of Transport, Malaysia placed an order with the company last July for 228 inter-city express trains. It was the first time that high-end inter-city express trains researched and made in China were exported in a batch to other countries. It also set the record in the amount of power-driven express trains exported to other countries.
　　
The finished trains are to be put into use in Malaysia within this month, and the rest are to be delivered within two years.
　　
With inter-city trains developed by China, citizens in Kuala Lumpur and neighboring cities will enjoy more convenient, environment-friendly and safer transportation, YB. Dato' Seri Kong Cho Ha said. And he sincerely hoped that more Chinese companies do business in Malaysia.
　　
Translator: Xie Jingjing

　

Hunan Governor Introduces Hunan to Spanish Friends

2011.06.21

　　　　

Xu Shousheng, governor of Hunan Province attended the Changsha·China Promotion Fair & Promotion Fair on Investment Environment in Lu Valley Park of Changsha National Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone held in Madrid, capital of Spain on June 17.
　　
He made a speech there, introducing Hunan to over 60 representatives of Spanish entrepreneurs presented.
　　
Spain and Hunan Province have a sound basis for cooperation, he said, and the two sides have deepened exchanges in such fields as economy and trade, culture and tourism, embracing a promising future for collaboration.
　　
In next five years, the province will step up its course of new-type industrialization, new-type urbanization, agricultural modernization and informatization and developing the "Two-oriented" Society (Resource-saving and environment-friendly society), and strive to make Changsha a city with the most creativity and highest investment returns in Hunan and even in central China, he added.
　　
By the end of last year, Spanish entrepreneurs have invested 23.23 million U.S. dollars into 11 projects in .
　　
On the fair, a batch of projects were signed between the two sides.
　　
During his stay in Madrid, Governor Xu paid a special visit to Zhu Bangzao, Chinese ambassador to Spain.
　　
Other Hunan leaders joining in these official activities include Secretary General of Hunan Provincial People's Government Sheng Maolin, officers from Research Office of the provincial government and Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Hunan Province.
　　
Translator: Xie Jingjing

Secretary Zhou Qiang Meets Governor of Montana, US

2011.06.16

On the evening of June 15, Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee met with a delegation headed by Brian Schweitzer, president of the Council of State Governments and governor of Montana, United States, in Changsha. Secretary-general of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee Yang Taibo also attended the meeting.

Secretary Zhou extended a warm welcome to the visiting guests. As Zhou stated, Governor Brian Schweitzer's visit to Hunan marks a substantial achievement with regard to mutual exchange between U.S.-China governors. In view of the existing cooperation, Hunan highly values the prospect of the cooperation with Montana.

In addition, Montana is endowed with abundant mineral resources that Hunan would require in the future to solve the bottleneck caused by energy deficiency. Fruitful results are expected to be reaped in this regard via concrete communication between the two sides.

Meanwhile, he also hoped that the two sides will keep up the exchanges so as to deepen cooperation in fields such as education, science and technology, talents and Internet.

Governor Brian Schweitzer said that Hunan has maintained a rapid and remarkable growth and he is fully impressed by the glamour of the province. He also added that Montana is willing to become strategic partner of Hunan to strengthen cooperation in energy.

Translator: Chen Yu

Seminar on Business and Trade Management for Developing Countries Ends in Changsha

2011.06.03

The Closing Ceremony for Seminar on Business and Trade Management for Developing Countries was held on June 1st when 39 commercial officials from 23 countries were conferred course-completion certificates.

During the past 21 days, the class has probed into such issues as management of international commerce and trade and the orientation and playing of government's role in economic development in developing countries. They also made investigations in Changsha National Economic and Technical Development Zone, Hangzhou City and Shanghai City.

After exchange, visit and inspection, international officials have developed a better understanding of China's economic and social development, people's living and local customs, which strengthens the bond between China and other developing countries and lays sound foundation for mutual cooperation in business area.

On behalf of all participants present, Gilbert from Cameroon spoke highly of Chinese government and the country. They looked forward to promoting friendly relations with China after returning to their countries.

Translator: Xie Jingjing

40 Foreign Trade Officials Attend Trade Management Seminar in Changsha

2011.05.14

A three-week seminar on trade management in developing countries hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China commenced in Changsha on the morning of May 12.
　　
Forty trade officials from 23 developing countries including Colombia, Malaysia and Burma will attend the seminar.
　　
They will carry out in-depth discussions on international trade management as well as government’s role and performance in promoting economic development.
　　
These officials will also conduct inspection visits to Changsha National Economic and Technical Development Zone, Shaoshan (hometown of Chairman Mao), Liuyang (an old revolutionary base) and China’s developed areas such as Hangzhou and Shanghai.
　　
Translator: Liu Fen

Sino-Italian Design Innovation Center Launched

2011.05.01

Wan Gang, minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC, and Renato Brunetta, Italian minister for Public Administration and Innovation, unveiled the nameplate of Sino-Italian Design Innovation Center in Tongji University (Shanghai) on the afternoon of April 21, 2011.
　　
Hundreds of people attended the ceremony, including Attilio Massimo Lannucci, Italian Ambassador to China, Pei Gang, president of Tongji University, Wang Kemin, director of Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Department, He Renke, dean of School of Design, Hunan University as well as people from related departments of China and Italy and academic circles.
　　
The establishment of the center is a major project to implement the Three-year Action Plan of Enhancing Sino-Italian Economic Cooperation signed and issued by premiers of China and Italy in 2010. Sub design research centers were set up in Italy’s capital Rome and China’s Shanghai and Changsha cities. The design center in Changsha is oriented at industrial design while the center in Shanghai focuses on city design, costume design, and heritage protection.
　　
Translator: Lv Xuefen

Deputy Secretary Mei Kebao Meets Ghanaian Delegation

2011.04.27

Mei Kebao, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, met in Changsha with a Ghanaian delegation led by Eric Dracula Fanueb, Executive Committee member of the National Democratic Congress of the Republic of Ghana, on the afternoon of April 25, 2011.

Mei extended his sincere welcome to the guests and made a brief introduction to Hunan Province. Hunan has vigorously accelerated the new-type industrialization, promoted emerging industries of strategic importance, continuously improved infrastructure construction focusing on transportation, so as to achieve a sound and rapid economic and social development in recent years. Ghana boasts its rich natural resources in oil, natural gas and mineral resources, while Hunan is powerful in the fields of science and education. Mei expected that Ghana and Hunan, with such strong economic mutual-complementarity, could further enhance cooperation in economy and trade, education, science and technology so as to achieve win-win results.

Eric expressed his thanks for Hunan people's hospitality. He hoped that, through learning from Hunan's development experience, this visit will contribute to cementing the friendship and enhancing cooperation between the two sides.

Translator: Wang Xiaolu

China (Hunan )·Indonesia Investment and Cooperation Promotion Fair Unveiled

2011.04.24

China (Hunan)·Indonesia Investment and Cooperation Promotion Fair kicked off in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia on April 22.
　　
Mei Kebao, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, Zhang Qiyue, Chinese ambassador to Indonesia, General Timur Pradopo, chief of Indonesian National Police and other top officials attended the fair.
　　
Mr. Mei hoped more Indonesian enterprises could learn about Hunan and meanwhile Hunan-based enterprises could find their partners via this fair, thus to promote mutual economic, trade and cultural exchanges and cooperation.
　　
Local enterprises in Indonesia could make profits in China, the world's fastest growing and biggest potential market by taking advantage of Free Trade Area, declared Mr. Zhang. And he believed that as the investment environment in the Free Trade Area becomes more convenient, more Chinese enterprises will come to Indonesia for start-ups.
　　
A batch of agreements were signed on the site of the fair. Longping High-Tech (Indonesian branch) is going to share its experience with an Indonesian company in hybrid rice cultivating and Hunan (China) Tianjian Investment Management Corp. is going to mine and manage the gold ore project in Bandung together with its Indonesian partner. In addition, Valin Group and Huaxia Mining Co., Ltd. reached an agreement of intent at the fair.
　　
Translator: Xie Jingjing
　　

Hunan Vice Governor Meets with First Spanish Consul-General in Guangzhou

2011.04.23

Vice Governor of Hunan Province Guo Kailang met in Changsha with the first Spanish Consul-general in Guangzhou Carlos Morales and his delegation on April 22 to promote bilateral cooperation in tourism.

Guo briefed the guests on Hunan's economic and cultural development. He said that Hunan has enjoyed a great momentum in its social and economic development in recent years and hoped the Spanish Consulate General in Guangzhou would help enhance cooperation between Hunan and Spain in various fields and at different levels.

Carlos Morales, who was visiting Hunan on April 21-22, said that the province's geographic advantages and convenient transportation have given a strong push to its commercial and tourism development.

He introduced that, with tourism accounting for some 12 percent of its GNP, Spain is a world leading tourism country and he hoped the two sides would strengthen exchange and cooperation in tourism and service industry.

The consulate general was willing to provide Hunanese with convenience to visit or study in Spain.

Translator: Liu Fen

Mei Kebao Promotes Hunan in Thailand

2011.04.20

Mei Kebao, vice secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee arrived in Bangkok, capital of Thailand on April 17 on a mission to promote Hunan among Thailand entrepreneurs. Mei and his delegation came into wide contact with celebrities from business and politics circles. They conducted in-depth discussion on how to push forward the bilateral exchanges to a higher level.

Mei visited General Prawit Wongsuwon, minister of the Ministry of Defense of Thailand and Korn Dabbaransi, former vice prime minister of Thailand & president of Thai-Chinese Friendship Association (TCFA). They touched on deepening the trade and economic cooperative ties between the two sides. The delegation also held a talk with Banthoon Lamsam, president of Kasikombank and Chinese Affairs Advisor to Abhisit Vejjajiva, prime minister of Thailand. They later met with Guan Mu, Chinese ambassador to Thailand and inspected Thailand Sub-chamber of Hunan Chamber of Commerce. There they solicited suggestions on encouraging more Hunan enterprises to go global.

Despite two hours' drive to Prachin Buri, Mr. Mei investigated Hunan Industrial Park there on April 18. He attended the launching ceremony of companies in the park and talked with representatives of Thailand investors.

Translator: Guo Yan

Vice Secretary Mei Visits Vice Prime Minister of Vietnam

2011.04.15

Mei Kebao, vice secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee who was heading a delegation to attend the "Visit to ASENA-Hunan Week" visited Nguyen Thien Nhan, vice prime minister of Vietnam on the morning of April, 13.
　　
Nguyen Thien Nhan extended warm welcome to the guests from afar. He hailed the long-term friendship between China and Vietnam. At present, there are more than 10,000 students studying in China, making huge contributions to mutual cultural exchange, he remarked.
　　
Since Vietnam and Hunan enjoy strong economic mutual-complementarity and vast cooperation potential, he expected the two sides could further enhance mutual cooperation and exchange in such fields as infrastructure construction, agriculture, tourism and personnel cultivation so as to achieve win-win results.
　　
Vice Secretary Mei expressed his gratitude for Vietnam Government's reception. The country has become Hunan's major investor and trading partner in ASENA, he said, and the "Visit to ASENA-Hunan Week" hosted by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and Hunan Provincial People's Government aims to facilitate economic and trade cooperation as well as cultural and educational exchange between the two sides.
　　
Translator: Xie Jingjing
　
　　　　　　

Sustainable Projects Promotion Seminar Held for Mitsubishi Materials and Hunan-Based Enterprises

2011.04.13

At the invitation of the China Youth Center for International Exchange and Hunan Youth Federation, a delegation from the Mitsubishi Materials Group visits Hunan from April 10 to 14, aiming to promote the mutual exchange and cooperation in such areas as low carbon environmental protection and the sustainable development of Hunan province.
　　
Hosted by the Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League, and sponsored by the Hunan Youth Federation, a project promotion seminar on environmental protection, energy conservation, and resource recycling was held in Changsha on the morning of April 12, followed by panel discussions between the delegation from Mitsubishi Materials and over 50 Hunan-based enterprises in related areas that afternoon.
　　
The China Youth Center for International Exchange has arrived at the agreement of intention with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation on bringing in advanced low-carbon technologies and projects of Mitsubishi Materials, and signed cooperation agreement with Kyoto University in terms of high-level youth talents cultivation projects in such areas as environmental protection, management, and sustainable development strategies.
　　
As the largest comprehensive enterprise on environmental protection and energy conservation in the Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation always dedicates itself to the low-carbon economy and utilization of renewable energy.
　　
Reported by Qiu Xian

Zhou Qiang Meets with Guests from Mitsubishi Materials Group

2011.04.12

On April 11, Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Standing Committee of Hunan Provincial People's Congress met in Changsha with the delegation headed by Chairman Akihiko Ide from Mitsubishi Materials Group, the largest energy-efficient and environment- friendly corportation of Mitsubishi Group. They were on a visit here to expand exchanges in terms of low-carbon and environmental protection with Hunan Province.
　　　　
Zhou extended his warm welcome to the delegation's visti to Hunan and conveyed his sincere condolences to the Japanese people in the quake-hit area. He said Hunan have been enjoying good cooperation relationship with Mitsubishi Group, and the two sides have achieved mutual benefit and win-win situation in area like automobile particularly. As Hunan now is accelerating its development, it faces with abundant opportunities for development. In the hope of promoting mutual exchanges, Zhou said that both sides can score fruitful achievements in new material and energy-saving and environmentally friendly areas.
　　　　
Akihiko Ide expressed his gratitude to Hunan people's help for the quake-hit area in Japan. He believed that Mitsubishi Materials Group will make full use of its advantages in envrionmental protection area and activly seek the chance to deepen exchange and coopoeration with the province.
　　
Translated by Liu Pingbo

　　

Mei Kebao Meets with Vice President of Dell Services

2011.04.10

Mei Kebao, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee met in Changsha with a delegation headed by Chuck Lyles, vice president of Dell Services on April 8, 2011.

Chuck Lyles revealed that his company has decided to set up China operation center in Changsha Lugu Hi-tech Development Zone. The center will be officially launched in Hunan after the successful registration in four weeks. The subsidiary will mainly provide software and information services for the global market and expand businesses in medical, education and government sectors.

Mei vowed that Hunan will optimize the investment and operation environment for Dell's development in the province. The company is encouraged to participate in major informatization projects of the province. Hunan will offer preferential policies and quality services to attract more investments from Dell and its business partners in a bid to create mutual benefits.

China is Dell's second largest market in the world only next to its local market in America. The company will evaluate its development in China primarily based on the performance of the operation center in Changsha, said Chuck.

Translator: Guo Yan

Governor Xu Shousheng Holds a Meeting with Hong Kong Business Tycoons

2011.04.06

On the mornign of April 4th, Xu Shousheng, Governor of Hunan Province met in Hongkong with Peng Qinghua, director of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government (LOCPG) in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Deputy Secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng had a formal discussion with Hong Kong celebrities from the business circle on the afternoon of April 4, 2011.
　　
Cai Guanshen, president of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Huo Zhenhuan, chairman of Hong Kong Fok Ying Tung Group and other eighteen Hong Kong business celebrities attended the meeting.
　　
Governor Xu extended his gratitude to the well-known figures for their care and support of Hunan. He hoped that Hunan and Hong Kong can set up closer economic, trade and cultural ties, and build up a splendid future. Efforts will be made in the following five aspects: First is to encourage Hunan to actively undertake industrial transfer from Hong Kong and other coastal areas. Second is to promote Hong Kong's participation in Hunan's transforming economic development mode and readjusting industrial structure. Third is to encourage Hong Kong enterprises to invest in modern service industry in Hunan. Fourth is to facilitate interactive development of tourism industry of both sides. The last is to strengthen exchange and cooperation between chambers of commerce and trade associations.
　　
Hong Kong businessmen including Cai Guanshen and Huo Zhenhuan aired their opinions actively to pool wisdom on deepening Hunan-Hong Kong cooperation. They also made suggestions on such matters as training and introducing talents, enhancing independent innovation, cultivating small and medium-sized enterprises, and promoting vocational education.
　　
Sheng Maolin, secretary-general of the Hunan Provincial People's Government presided over and chiefs of relevant departments directly under Hunan Government attended the meeting.
　　
Translator: Zhang Minsi

　　

Zoomlion Takes over Italy's CIFA Company

2011.03.29

Governor Xu Shousheng met in Changsha with Attilio Massimo Iannucci, Italian ambassador to China and his delegation on the evening of March 28, 2011.

Xu warmly welcomed Iannucci's visit to Hunan. Hunan has attached great importance to the cooperation with Italy, especially in the area of trade and economy. Zoomlion's taking-over of CIFA has witnessed smooth cooperation and GAIG-FIAT has maintained sound momentum of development in Hunan, said Xu.

Currently, Hunan is vigorously promoting the new-type industrialization, new urbanization, agricultural modernization, informationization and the construction of a resource-saving and environment-friendly society. Hunan sincerely wishes to draw upon the advanced technology and managerial expertise of Italy to push the bilateral cooperation to a new high and achieve win-win results.

Iannucci praises that Hunan is among the most beautiful provinces in China. With nice ecological environment, rapidly developed economy, and favorable investment environment, Hunan is an important strategic partner of Italy. It is hoped that further cooperation will be conducted between the two sides in such areas as economy and trade, eco-environmental protection, human resource exchange, tourism, etc. and more Italian enterprises encouraged to invest in Hunan, said Iannucci.

Translator: Qiu Xian, Yan Yilan

Governor Xu Outlines Hunan’s Future Development to Domestic and Foreign Media

2011.03.11

Journalists at home and abroad compete to raise questions.

Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng accepted an interview by over 20 domestic and foreign media in Beijing on March 8.
　　
Mr. Xu fielded reporters’ questions ranging from e-government, modern agriculture, pollution control and industrial transfer in full patience.
　　
The essence of Hunan’s strategy of new-type industrialization, agricultural modernization, informatization and the building of a resource-conserving and environment-friendly society in an all-round way is to adhere to scientific development, said Mr. Xu, and the key lies in the transformation of economic development mode, the adjustment of economic structure, and the realization of green and sustainable development. He further stated that its assessment index has come out, which calls for resource conservation, decrease of energy and material consumption and the balance between development speed and efficiency.
　　
Special efforts will be exerted to address the environmental problems in key industries and major regions. Efforts will also be made to promote pollution control through construction of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan pilot area.
　　
He promised to make plan for rural construction and bring it to the overall plan of town and township construction. He pledged to allocate resources between rural and urban areas in a reasonable way, promote coordinated development, extend urban infrastructure to rural areas and provide equal access to public services among rural and urban citizens. And therefore, the long-term mechanism of urban and rural integration and complementary development could be established to diversify farmers’ sources of income and increase their income in a sustained way.
　　
Translator: Xie Jingjing

The Press Conference on Hunan's Mother River Protection Project Held

2011.03.01

The press conference on the campaign of the youths' commitment to the protectioon of mother river in Hunan (the Xiangjiang River) was held in Changsha Dolton Hotel on March 1, 2011.

On behalf of the organizers, Yan Hailin, deputy secretary of the CYL Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Leading Group Office for Mother River Protection of Hunan Province, briefed the present news media on relevant situation of the campaign.

Being the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPC and threshold of the 12th Five-year Plan (2011-2015) of Hunan Province, 2011 also marks the 10th anniversary of China's "Mother River Protection" Day.

Efforts will be made to implement the grand strategy of the new-type industrialization, new urbanization, agricultural modernization, informatization and construction of the "Two-oriented" Society formulated at the 10th Plenary Session of the 9th CPC Hunan Provincial Committee.

The concepts of green development and ecological civilization will be publicized and promoted widely to encourage and motivate young people to actively participate in the province's eco-environmental protection.

Young people both at home and overseas will be appealed and unified to contribute their own intelligence and efforts to the campaign of building the Xiangjiang River into the Oriental Rhine and forging a green Hunan.

The launching ceremony of the campaign of the youths' commitment to the protection of mother river in Hunan will be held in the early March, with the Orange Isle being the main venue.

Translator: Cai Shu

Zhou Qiang Attends NGA Winter Meeting

2011.02.28

Li Xiaolin (2nd R), vice president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), and Chris Gregoire(2nd L)， chair of the U.S. National Governors Association (NGA), Washington Governor and also Zhou Qiang (1st R) show the agreement of establishing the China-U.S. Governors Forum at a ceremony in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, Feb. 26, 2011.

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, attended the three-day National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting beginning on Feb.26.

At the meeting, China and the United States signed an agreement to formally establish the China-U.S. Governors Forum to promote sub-national exchanges and cooperation.

This forum will serve as an important communication platform between Chinese provincial and U.S. state governors in a bid to promote practical cooperation at provincial level in such areas as trade, investment, energy, environment and culture.

Zhou delivered a keynote speech titled "Working Together for a Better Future through Enhanced Bilateral Exchange and Cooperation". He said that Hunan is among the first Chinese provinces to establish friendly relations with the United States and stands ready to work with its states to step up consultations and coordination.

Zhou also suggested the two sides to enhance dialogues and exchanges, strengthen economic and trade cooperation, and promote people-to-people communications. Zhou Qiang's visit to the United States has received extensive attention from U.S. government and public.

Before the meeting, Zhou meets separately with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and NSC (National Security Council) Senior Director for Asian Affairs Jeffrey Bader. During the meeting, Zhou had high-level talks with governors from six states including Washington, Nebraska, North Carolina, Delaware, and Utah, reaching an understanding on the cooperation between Hunan and the sub-national governments of the States. He also signed a cooperation memorandum with Governor of Delaware State Jack Markell.

Secretary Zhou Attends Signing Ceremony of the U.S.-China Governors Forum Agreement in Washington

2011.02.28

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee delivers a speech at the Signing Ceremony of the U.S.-China Governors Forum Agreement in America's capital, Washington, D.C., on Feb. 26.

On Feb. 26, Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee remarked that China was cited four times in the State of the Union Address delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama on January 25, 2011. Among them, the world's fastest computer and high-speed railway are in connection with Hunan.

On the same day, Secretary Zhou participated in the Annual Winter Conference of National Governors Association and the Signing Ceremony of the U.S.-China Governors Forum Agreement in Washington.

Mr. Zhou stated that Hunan and America enjoy broad cooperation prospects. He proposed three dimensions of further strengthening cooperation and exchange between Hunan and US states, that is, enhancing dialogues and exchanges, strengthening economic and trade cooperation, and promoting people-to-people exchange.

At present, Hunan has established sister-city ties with 11 cities in the United States and friendship relations with 95 American colleges and universities. 15 America-based World Top 500 enterprises have invested or opened branches in Hunan, all enjoying sound development.

Translator: Zhang Minsi

Hunan's Forest Density Reached 57.01% During 2010

2011.02.22

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Recently, the Information Office of the Hunan Provincial People's Government held a press conference briefing on the achievements of Hunan's forestry development during the period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan period (2006-2010).

According to the conference, rich forest resources and friendly ecological environment have become Hunan's greatest advantages and wealth. By 2015, the end of the Twelfth Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), the province's forest coverage rate is going to overpass 57%.

In 1998 when a great flood occurred along the Yangtze River Basin, several wild elks were washed from the upper reaches of the river down to the Dongting Lake area. At present, there have been a group of wild elks in Hunan.

During the past five years, an area of 15.431 million mu (about 1,028,733.3 hectares) was afforested in Hunan; the newly increased area fenced off for afforestation totaled 14 million mu (about 933,333.3 hectares); the quality of afforested area continued to excel other provinces across the whole country.

By the end of 2010, the area of forest and wet land accounted for 81.81% of the total land of the province and the area of forestland came to 194 million mu (about 12,933,333.3 hectares), with the forest coverage rate and the urban greening coverage rate reaching 57.01% and 36.59% respectively. The per capita public greenbelt area arrived at 8.47 square meters and the forest storage volume hit 402 million cubic meters.

According to the monitoring data, the total value of Hunan's forest ecological benefits achieved 849.2 billion yuan. The output value obtaining from the province's forest sector rose from 45.4 billion yuan to 115 billion yuan, making this sector the eighth one with the annual output value exceeding 100 billion yuan in Hunan.

Translator: Lv Xuefen

Yongzhou Government Launches a Five-year Plan to Build a Green City

2011.02.22

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A five-year green action plan of Yongzhou City, focusing on creating a favorable ecological environment, a comfortable living environment and an outstanding ecological civilization, drew its curtain with an oath-taking rally held on the morning of February 14, 2011.

The one-million-signature campaign of building green Yongzhou was also launched on the occasion.

Located in the upper reaches of the Xiangjiang River, Yongzhou City bears the mission of protecting Hunan's mother river. For this reason, the CPC Yongzhou Municipal Committee and Yongzhou Municipal People's Government proposed to follow the Green Yongzhou strategy and build the city into a National Forest City, National Clean City, National Tourism City, National Famous Historic and Cultural City and National Livable City during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015).

Starting from this year, Yongzhou will implement its five-year green action plan across the city and strive to realize afforestation in an area of 2 million mu (about 133,333 hectares) and enhance forest management in an area of 10 million mu (about 666,667 hectares) within five years.

To achieve the goal, efforts will be made in 5 areas, namely, the greening in the city proper, the greening in areas surrounding the city and on roadsides and riversides, the establishment of special economic forest bases and fast-growing and high-yielding timber bases, and the enhancing of enclosure and forest management.

Translator: Liu Fen

Governor Xu Shousheng Meets with Board Chairman of Yurun Group

2011.02.15

Governor of Hunan Province Xu Shousheng met in Changsha with Zhu Yicai, vice president of the Jiangsu Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce and board chairman of Yurun Group, on the afternoon of February 13, 2011.

Governor Xu first extended his welcome to Mr. Zhu and his delegation.

Hunan Province has witnessed a period of rapid development, featured by an enormous consumption potential, a vast market and infinite business opportunities, said Xu.

As an enterprise thrived on agriculture, rural areas and farmers, Yurun Group has never ceased its investment in the concerned sectors, remarked Xu.

He hoped that Yurun Group will expand its investment in the agriculture related fields of Hunan Province to promote its agriculture industrialization, and enhance its cooperation with Hunan in areas like tourism and logistics, thus bringing more Jiangsu-based, domestic and foreign enterprises to invest in Hunan.

Xu also pledged that governments at all levels in Hunan will offer good services and favorable external circumstances for the enterprises to facilitate their rapid and sound development in Hunan.

Mr. Zhu expressed his gratitude for Hunan's support and conveyed his hope of expanding investment in Hunan to open up space for development and make contributions to the economic and social development of the province.

Translator: Liu Fen

Hunan Commends Outstanding Athletes of Guangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games

2011.02.12

Provincial leaders such as Zhou Qiang and Hu Biao meet with the athlete representatives.

The Commendation Meeting for Hunan's Outstanding Athletes and Coaches in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games was held in Changsha on the afternoon of February 10. Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, and Hu Biao, chairman of CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee, attended the meeting and presented awards to the recipients.

Hunan sent 14 athletes to 20 events of the fiercely competitive Asian Games. They lived up to the expectations of Hunan people with tenacious struggle and good performance, capturing 12 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. Hunan weightlifter Li Ping, in particular, was the only athlete to break world record twice. All of the Hunan athletes scored medals in the Guangzhou Asian Games, making the province's results more fruitful than in the last Asian Games. In addition, four Hunan athletes performed well in three events of Asian Para Games, winning four golds and two silvers and breaking one Asian record.

Translator: Xie Lingli

Secretary Zhou Qiang Meets with U.S. Ambassador to China

2011.02.11

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People's Congress, met with the U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman (Chinese name Hong Bopei) in Changsha on the morning of Feb. 10, 2011. Vice Governor Guo Kailang attended the meeting.

Secretary Zhou extended warm welcome to the ambassador and his delegation. As Zhou stated, Hunan and the U.S. have kept exchanges and communication for long, especially in such fields as economy & trade, culture, education, science & technology. In recent years, Hunan has seized opportunities to boost a steady and rapid growth in economy, which provided advantages for further exchanges and cooperation in extended fields between Hunan and the U.S. The mechanism to promote mutual exchanges between U.S.-China governors has been built and carries great significance for promoting the cooperation between local governments of the two countries, as well as building a mutual-respect and mutually beneficial Sino-US partnership.

Zhou hoped that the ambassador's visit in Hunan would contribute to the perfection of the mechanism for promoting peer-to-peer exchanges between U.S.-China governors and further push forward the cooperation and communication between Hunan and the U.S.

Ambassador Huntsman said that he was very happy to visit Hunan which has boasted itself for its brilliant history and rich culture, adding that with the further development of Sino-U.S. relations, the exchanges and cooperation between Chinese provinces and the U.S. states will also be further promoted. He hoped that this visit would bring him a better and deeper understanding of Hunan. Furthermore, he will make active efforts to promote practical cooperation between the U.S. states and Hunan Province in more fields.

Translator: Pang Yuehui, Zhang Chang

Video Conference on Spring Festival Security Held in Hunan

2011.02.04

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The Hunan Provincial Department of Public Security held the video conference on security work during Spring Festival on the Chinese New Year's Eve, asking all public security organs at all levels, security forces and armed police to get a clear understanding of the situation and give priority to the security work during Spring Festival to guarantee social stability and happiness. Present at the conference are Li Jiang, secretary of the Political and Legislative Affairs Committee of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and director of the Hunan Provincial Department of Public Security, and Liu Liwei, vice governor of Hunan Province.

At the conference, the heads of public security bureaus in Xiangtan, Hengyang, Yueyang, Chenzhou, Yongzhou and Huaihua cities reported the arrangement of security work during Spring Festival. After listening to the report, Li Jiang and Liu Liwei highly affirmed the work of all public security organs and police departments and conveyed greetings to security forces, armed police and their family members.

After the conference, Li Jiang and Liu Liwei paid a visit to the Network Technology Corps, the Traffic Police Corps and the Detention Center, extending regards to those who still stick to their posts during the festival and expressing thanks to them for their hard work.

Translator: Li Ling

Hunan Provincial Government Holds Spring Festival Gathering

2011.02.02

The CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People's Government held a greeting gathering to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival at Hunan Hotel on the morning of Jan.31.

Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee presided over the event. Xu Shousheng, governor of Hunan Province addressed the gathering.

On behalf of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Hunan Province, the provincial government, the CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial Military Area Command, Mr. Zhou extended New Year greetings to all people in the province. He wished everyone healthy and happy.

According to the overall plan laid down by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, great efforts should be made to push forward the development of an innovation-oriented, digital, green and law-based Hunan, Mr. Xu stated.

Xu also urged people in Hunan to turn the aspiration for happy life, rapid development and big fortune into the impetus of building harmonious homeland, and strive to open a new chapter of the reform, development and modernization of the province.

Translator: Xie Jingjing

Municipal Secretary Chen Run'er Visits Cadres and People in Ningxiang County

2011.01.29

The freezing cold cannot stop the spread of warmth and love among people. January 27 was Xiaonian Festival, a traditional lunar festival commemorating the legendary "Kitchen God". Braving the unmelted snow, Chen Run'er, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and secretary of the CPC Changsha Municipal Committee, went to Ningxiang County to visit the old with no family in the local nursing homes and laid-off workers. He also inspected the grass-roots CPC organizations and enterprises with financial difficulties, to which he present New Year greetings as well as cares on behalf of the Party and the government. Municipal leaders such as Cheng Shuiquan, Zhang Jianguo and Li Jun accompanied the visit.

Greatly concerned about the livelihood of laid-off workers, Secretary Chen visited and talked with them until 12 o'clock at noon. Later, he went to the Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant of Ningxiang County. In the shabby three-storyed building, Secretary Chen had a talk with the person in charge who did not leave for holiday.

He repeatedly told the local authorities that as the Spring Festival is approaching, all departments at various levels should give priority to the livelihood of the needy and earnestly solve their difficulties so that the needed people can enjoy a warm and harmonic Spring Festival.

Translator: Xie Lingli

Secretary Zhou Qiang Visits Officers and Soldiers in Hunan

2011.01.29

Recently, Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, director of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People's Congress, and the first secretary of the Party committee of Hunan Provincial Military Area Command, paid a visit to the officers and soldiers in National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) and Hunan Provincial Military Area Command.

On behalf of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People's Congress, the Hunan Provincial People's Government, the CPPCC Hunan Provincial Committee, and people across the province, Mr. Zhou extended congratulations on the coming of New Year and best wishes to the officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, Chinese Armed Police Force, and militia and reserve forces in Hunan Province.

Zhou Qiang appreciated the long-term and substantial support from NUDT to the economic and social development of Hunan Province. He hoped that the university would continue to back up the province in enhancing independent innovation capability and cultivating innovative talents, so as to facilitate a rapid and sound development of the province.

Secretary Zhou also hoped that the People's Liberation Army, Chinese Armed Police Force, and militia and reserve forces in Hunan Province would further contribute to promoting the new-type industrialization, new urbanization, agricultural modernization, informatization and the construction of the "Two-oriented" Society, as well as maintaining reforms and development in a stable environment in Hunan Province.

Translator: Cai Shu

Secretary Zhou Qiang Meets with Henry Cai of Deutsche Bank

2011.01.28

On the afternoon of Jan. 25, Secretary of the CPC Changsha Municipal Committee Zhou Qiang met in Changsha with Chairman of Corporate Finance, Asia and Head of Corporate and Investment Bank in China of Deutsche Bank Henry Cai and his delegation.

Secretary Zhou remarks that Hunan Province has maintained a high and sustainable economic growth over the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" (2006-2010) period, achieving remarkable results in its endeavors of promoting industrial transfer, building platforms for international cooperation, inviting strategic investors and facilitating Hunan enterprises' development abroad.

For the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan"(2011-2015) period, Hunan will continue to boost new-type industrialization, new-type urbanization, agricultural modernization and informatization and the building of the "Two-oriented" Society (resource-conserving and environmentally-friendly society), and vigorously internationalize its service sectors such as financial services, introduced Zhou.

Zhou also expressed his expectation of seeing more domestic and foreign financial institutions including Deutsche Bank carry out in-depth cooperation with Hunan.

Henry Cai spoke highly of Hunan's substantial achievements made in economic and social development. He said that Deutsche Bank is optimistic about the development environment in Hunan and the enterprises' growth potential as well.

He stated that the bank is keen on the idea of giving full play to its advantages as a global network and seeking cooperation with Hunan Province in such undertakings as inviting strategic investors and facilitating Hunan enterprises' going global and listing on the stock market to seek financing.

Translator: Liu Fen

Secretary Zhou Qiang Visits Rural Migrant Workers

2011.01.19

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Zhou Qiang, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, and Chen Run'er, secretary of the CPC Changsha Municipal Committee, visited rural migrant workers in Changsha and extended their sincere wishes for the Spring Festival on the afternoon of Jan. 17.

In the busy construction site of Wangchengpo Station of the Subway Line No.2 in Changsha, Secretary Zhou visited over 80 rural migrant workers from Changsha City, Henan and Sichuan Province, by shaking hands with them and showing his concern about their work, livelihood and rights they have enjoyed. Mr. Zhou urged officials from relevant departments to handle the employment and livelihood of rural migrant workers in a planned and systematic way, gradually achieving equal treatment in remuneration payment and social security as urban residents. He also urged them to make earnest efforts to ensure their rights and look after their interests, raise the rate of signing labor contracts, and guarantee that their salaries are paid on time and in full, putting an end to unpaid wages at its initial stage. The Department of Justice and other related departments should make further efforts to ensure the rights and interests of rural migrant workers to make sure that they can get immediate assistance when their rights are infringed upon.

Translator: Wang Xiaolu

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Project to Study System for Monitoring Food Safety Initiated in Hunan

2011.01.04

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The launching ceremony of the Study and Demonstration of Food Safety Monitoring Technique Systems in Hunan Province was held recently. It was revealed from the ceremony that the province will establish risk monitoring, pre-warning, evaluation and decision making systems concerning food safety in three years. It is the first time for the province's technical projects to eye the study in this field.

The project team will establish and improve the information data base of food safety, risk evaluation and safety warning system, and information report system to provide accurate food safety guidelines for the public and offer effective support to the government's risk control and decision making for food safety.

Food that consumers show greatest care like rice, fruits, vegetables, and pork will be ensured safe from production sources to people's consumption via the application of bar coding technique, sensing technique, network technique, etc. In addition, the team will study food poisoning check and identification techniques so that people can enjoy safe food.

Translator: Lv Xuefen

Hunan Launches Campaign Against Malpractices to Guard People's Interests

2011.01.04

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News released from the Office for Rectifying Malpractices of Hunan Province told that the focus of the rectification campaign this year goes to the following 8 aspects damnifying people's interests and benefit.

Firstly, measures will be taken to eradicate arbitrary charges in education field and regularize the running of primary and middle-schools.

Secondly, efforts will be made to rectify malpractices related to medicine purchase & sale and medical services.

Thirdly, emphasis will be put on eradicating the salient problems damnifying farmers' legitimate interests.

Work will also go to prohibiting "3 arbitraries" (arbitrary setting up check points, fines and charges) and stopping overspeed and overload transport across Hunan.

Fifthly, efforts will be exerted to implement the Opinions on the Democratic Evaluation of the Operation of Stations and Institutes at Grassroot Level.

Next, the government will take measures to push forward the "4 separations" campaign to separate social associations and intermediary organizations from government organs in terms of functions, venues, personnel and finance.

Seventhly, the government will make efforts to strengthen the supervision on the usage of such special funds as social insurance fund, housing fund, fund on aiding the poverty-stricken and disaster-stricken people and fund on new rural cooperative medical scheme (NRCMS).

Lastly, the government will exert efforts to prosecute illegal activities detrimental to the masses' interests.

Translator: Zhou Qiong