Xi Jinping inspects Shandong farms as China's key harvest season ends

Chinese President Xi Jinping has inspected agricultural progress in Shandong Province as the country’s ‘sanxia’ farming season nears its end. His visit highlighted the importance of grain production and rural development in China’s economic plans. Xi Jinping first went to Dongyujia Village to examine the wheat harvest, corn planting, and agricultural supplies. He spoke with grain growers, farming machinery operators, and agricultural technicians in the fields. During the discussions, he underlined the need for a stable supply of grains and other key products.

He also visited Xiyujia Village to assess efforts to strengthen local Party organisations and improve public services. There, he urged village Party officials to contribute to building a beautiful and harmonious countryside. Shandong, where Dezhou is located, serves as a model region for China’s agricultural modernisation.

Throughout the inspection, Xi stressed the importance of supportive policies for grain production to ensure a strong harvest. He called for concrete steps to advance the modernisation of agriculture and rural areas. The inspection comes at a critical time for China’s farming calendar. Xi’s emphasis on grain security and rural development reflects their central role in the nation’s economic strategy. His visits to local villages signal ongoing commitment to these priorities.