Further Implementing the Strategy of Revitalizing Agriculture Through Science and Technology

Supporting Agriculture to Play a Greater Role in Advancing Provincial Economic and Social Development

Wang Zhijun, secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, and Xie Weijiang, deputy secretary of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and acting governor of Hunan Province, inspected the 27th Central China (Hunan) Agricultural Expo (CCHAE) on the morning of November 7, 2026. They asked to thoroughly implement President Xi Jinping's important remarks on the work related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, as well as his important instructions on Hunan's work. Efforts should be made to further carry forward the strategy of revitalizing agriculture through science and technology, enhance the comprehensive benefits of agriculture, broaden channels for increasing farmers' incomes, promote comprehensive rural revitalization, and support agriculture to play a greater role in advancing the provincial economic and social development.

On November 7, Secretary Wang and Acting Governor Xie inspected the 27th Central China (Hunan) Agricultural Expo at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Though the chill of the Start of Winter gradually sets in, the CCHAE exhibition hall remains warm and vibrant. Secretary Wang and his entourage first visited the exhibition areas of the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the agricultural machinery integrated pilot program, where they gained detailed insights into innovation in the seed industry and agricultural machinery research and development. Secretary Wang noted that agriculture is the foundation of the national economy and a strategic industry that ensures national stability and reassures the public. The seed industry is the "chip" of agriculture and the fundamental guarantee for food security. Research institutions within the province, such as the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Yuelu Mountain Laboratory, must further advance independent innovation in the seed industry and contribute to securing China's food supply. Hunan is a pilot province for the integrated research, development, manufacturing, and application of agricultural machinery. The secretary called for fully recognizing the significance of agricultural machinery in enhancing the comprehensive production capacity of agriculture, and turning Hunan's pilot advantages into tangible results in advancing agricultural mechanization and intelligence.

On November 7, Secretary Wang and Acting Governor Xie inspected the 27th Central China (Hunan) Agricultural Expo at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The provincial leaders then came to the rural revitalization collaborative assistance exhibition area for inspection. They inspected the exhibition zones of Xinjiang's Turpan and Xizang's Shannan, both of which receive targeted assistance from Hunan, as well as the exhibition zone of Madagascar, the guest country of honor at this expo. Secretary Wang and his delegation listened attentively to the briefings and engaged warmly with the staff present. He emphasized that we must shoulder the responsibility of regular assistance, continue to consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation, develop characteristic industries, improve the mechanism for linking farmers and sharing benefits, and promote income growth for farmers. We must fulfill our responsibilities in supporting Xinjiang and Xizang, leveraging platforms such as the CCHAE to broaden channels for "Xinjiang products entering Hunan" and "Xizang products reaching markets outside Xizang," increase industrial collaboration, and improve the quality and effectiveness of assistance. We must also take on the responsibility of expanding economic and trade cooperation with Africa, more proactively serving the broader diplomatic agenda. Through "small yet smart" agricultural products and  agricultural cooperation, we should foster mutual understanding and closer ties between the peoples of China and friendly African nations.

During the inspection, Secretary Wang and his delegation also visited the exhibition zones of Sichuan Province, the guest province of honor, and the exhibition zones of Hunan's cities and autonomous prefecture. They inspected displays of seven major categories under the "Dongting Xiang+" brand, including rice, oil, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and tea, and listened to an introduction to the achievements of agricultural industrialization. Secretary Wang remarked that Hunan is rich in agricultural resources and a major agricultural province nationwide. Party committees and governments at all levels in the province must enhance their initiative and creativity, combining an effective market with a proactive government. He added that we should pay attention to increase the deep processing rate and added value of agricultural products; encourage the creation of well-known, credible, and enduring Hunan agricultural product brands; promote the extension of related production-oriented service industries toward greater specialization and higher positions in the value chain; actively learn from the advanced experiences of other provinces; and, continuously improve the capability to advance the province's work concerning agriculture, rural areas, and farmers.

Provincial leaders Wang Junshou and Chen Jing attended.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang 

Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn