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Chapter 1190 - Chapter 1190 Chapter 1146 Western Region Development Forum

Chapter 1190: Chapter 1146 Western Region Development Forum Chapter 1190: Chapter 1146 Western Region Development Forum Western Development Summit Forum

In recent years, a new type of event has emerged, like bamboo shoots after a rain: various summit forums have appeared on the international stage. The most familiar one is the Eastern Development Forum, which I organized in Liangxi City. Other examples include the Boao Forum for Asia, the G20 Summit, and the G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. These all share a similar nature.

The topics of discussion at these forums vary, with some focusing on politics, others on cooperation, and yet others on development. The Western Development Summit Forum specifically targets regional cooperation and collaborative development among the provinces of the Western Region.

Held annually, this year it happens to be hosted by Ancient City for three days. The specific arrangements include provinces and cities such as Xibei Autonomous Region, Xueyu Province, Ganzhou Province, Longxi Province, Jinmei Province, Bashu Province, Yuzhou City, Qianzhou Province, and Caiyun Province.

The agenda includes meetings led by team leaders from each province to discuss interprovincial cooperation and development, as well as an exhibition at the Ancient City International Convention and Exhibition Center. Every province in the Western Region has put forth their investment attraction plans to draw in investors.

This is the sixth Western Development Forum. Since Ancient City is the host, most of the preparatory work is carried out by them.

July 21

In the Provincial Committee meeting room, all members of the Standing Committee were seated as they listened to the preparatory report for the Western Development Summit Forum by Luo Qiuliang, Secretary of the Ancient City Committee.

As Luo Qiuliang finished speaking, Nie Zhenbang’s face showed satisfaction. The preparations made by Ancient City were commendable. Everything was taken into account, including the arrangements for the accommodation and itineraries of representatives from the business community and delegations from various provinces and cities, as well as the planning of transportation routes, public transit, and security details.

To Liu Zhentao’s view, Luo Qiuliang had done a fine job. Indeed, while Ancient City was hosting the forum, the Longxi Provincial Committee and Provincial Government were inevitably involved. The success of the meeting was naturally related to the face of Longxi Province.

After pondering for a moment, Nie Zhenbang looked at Liu Zhentao and said, “Governor Zhentao, would you like to say a few words?”

The tone was friendly and consultative, but that did not affect Nie Zhenbang’s image within the team. On the contrary, such an approach was perceived as indicative of harmony within the provincial committee leadership. With the Governor and the Secretary maintaining a good relationship, others with ulterior motives naturally withdrew them.

Liu Zhentao was very pleased, his face alight with a smile. Nie Zhenbang’s attitude had given him great face, and this made Liu Zhentao optimistic about their mutual cooperation. At this point, he had come to understand that the benefits of cooperation far outweighed those of opposition.

The development prospects for Longxi Province were extremely promising. At this time, there was no need for confrontation; within the system, there was no absolute opposition or hatred, only differences in political opinions and interests.

If there was any opposition, it was most likely due to a need for recognition. Now, Nie Zhenbang’s gestures were undoubtedly acknowledging Liu Zhentao’s presence. Collaborating with such a leader made Liu Zhentao comfortable. At the very least, he didn’t have to worry about his achievements being overshadowed or usurped.

After a moment of reflection, Liu Zhentao said with a smile, “Since Secretary Nie has called upon me, I will share a few thoughts. If there is any inappropriateness, please correct me, Secretary.”

This was Liu Zhentao’s way of reciprocating kindness. Relations were mutual; since Nie Zhenbang was so courteous, Liu Zhentao naturally had to respond in kind. The necessary courtesies must be observed.

Looking around at everyone, Liu Zhentao said in a serious tone, “Just now, Comrade Qiuliang’s report was excellent. The achievements of Ancient City deserve recognition. This meeting is a grand gathering of the Western Region provinces. In addition, key leaders from national ministries such as the NDRC, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Transport, as well as national leaders from the CPPCC and the NPC, will all come to attend. We must be fully prepared across the whole province for security work, welcoming leaders and comrades from other provinces and cities. We must also ensure meticulous distribution in hospitality.”

Continuing, Liu Zhentao looked at Liu Xiaomin and said, “Secretary-General, we will need to gather all vehicles from the provincial government agencies, including the small car fleet and all business vehicles, as well as those from Ancient City. Considering the arrival times of the leaders and visitors from other provinces, we should arrange the pickup at the airport meticulously, fully demonstrating the enthusiasm and spirit of the people of Longxi. The Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the Public Security Department should also dispatch police forces to provide support and ensure fire safety, making certain there are no accidents or traffic jams during the conference…”

As Liu Zhentao finished speaking, Nie Zhenbang also said, “You’ve all heard what Governor Zhentao said, and his words are also my thoughts. This is a rare opportunity to showcase the character of Longxi, not to be missed. Comrade Qiuliang, from this moment on, the entire province will follow your lead. Including Governor Zhentao and myself, whatever you arrange for us to do, we will do.”

Of course, Nie Zhenbang’s remark was made in jest. Luo Qiuliang was naturally not foolish enough to actually think he could arrange tasks for Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao. However, the message was clear: everyone was to prioritize the Western Development Summit Forum.

As time went on, the Western Development Summit Forum finally arrived. The Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Caisang Duojie, the Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, and other deputy national leaders had already arrived at Ancient City by plane the night before.

Within the ministries, the leaders of the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Transport, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Finance all led their teams personally. Among the provinces and cities, leaders from Xibei Autonomous Region, Xueyu Province, Bashu Province, and Yu State City also led their teams personally. In addition, the top government officials of Caiyun Province, Ganzhou Province, and Qianzhou Province were leading their delegations. Such stature fully demonstrated the significance of the Western Development Forum this time.

Regarding this, Nie Zhenbang wasn’t surprised at all. Among them, there were quite a few acquaintances of his. Jiang Yonghao was currently the top official of the Snow area Provincial Committee. Caisang Duojie was also an old acquaintance. Li Yu, the governor of Caiyun Province, was an old classmate. Carefully counting, from their years in the party school’s training class for provincial and ministerial officials, aside from those who had retired, most of them had risen to prominence and were now leading their respective provinces. This was his network of connections.

Furthermore, his own identity as a newly appointed committee member was also a reason why the ministries and the provinces and cities were giving such importance and support. As the seventh local provincial and city leader to also hold a committee membership, everyone could see his potential and momentum. In matters like this, one definitely wouldn’t be too harsh. Offending him would be more of a loss than a gain.

Besides the provincial committee hotels and the Ancient City Committee hotels, other establishments such as the Capital Grand Hotel, Jintai Grand Hotel, and Jun Yue International Hotel–five-star and four-star hotels in Ancient City–also took on significant reception tasks. This conference did not account for the businessmen flocking from all over, but just counting the leadership and delegations from within the system, it amounted to thousands of people.

Taking any given city for example, such as Bashu Province, Bashu had a total of 20 cities. Each city also sent their main officials. Adding on the provincial leaders and staff of Bashu, it was easily a huge team of several hundred people.

Now, Ancient City was truly gathered with merchants. In various places around the city area, large outdoor billboards displayed slogans like ‘Warm congratulations on the grand opening of the sixth (Ancient Capital) Western Development Summit.’

Inside the Ancient City area, exclusive channels for the conference were also specially marked out, and additional police forces were deployed at major roads and intersections to ensure smooth traffic.

July 23rd

Nine o’clock in the morning.

Ancient City International Convention and Exhibition Center

In the square, colorful flags flew, Red Flags waved, and various balloons, carrying banners, fluttered in the air. The main venue, which could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators, was filled to capacity.

In the front row of the podium, vice leaders of the CPPCC and the National People’s Congress sat in the middle. The main leaders of each province, city, and ministry were arranged according to the internal party-ranking hierarchy.

There were three committee members participating in this Western Forum, namely the Party Secretary of Xibei Autonomous Region Cheng Xinhua, the Party Secretary of Yuzhou City Ling Baodong, and Nie Zhenbang. Naturally, they were seated close to the national leaders. Others were arranged in order.

Liu Zhentao, as the host of the conference, first began with the national anthem ceremony. Afterwards, he gave the welcome speech on behalf of Longxi Province. Then, Caisang Duojie announced the official opening of the Western Forum.

In the morning, accompanied by the standing committee leaders of the Provincial Committees such as Nie Zhenbang and Liu Zhentao, the main leaders responsible for various provinces, cities, and ministries visited the main venue and various sub-venues, and then came to the core exhibition area.

The entire exhibition area had a building area of more than 20,000 square meters. Each city affiliate of the provinces set up their booths by city.

This initiative was unprecedented in previous Western Forums. This innovation was unanimously praised by various provinces and cities.

If only provincial and city units were represented, most projects would be large or very large. This limited the scope. Now with cities as units, large projects could be promoted and investors solicited through provincial key offices. Smaller and medium-sized projects under the control of cities allowed for greater flexibility.

In just half a day, they had already reached sixty investment intents. This efficiency was unprecedented.

In the afternoon, it was time for the main forum of the development conference. Leaders from various provinces, cities, and ministries all participated and spoke, discussing the economic and social development of the entire Western Region.

At this moment, Ling Baodong happened to be sitting next to Nie Zhenbang. The current speaker on the stage was Hou Yunsheng, the director of the National Development and Reform Commission.

However, Ling Baodong turned his head and smiled, saying, “Younger brother Zhenbang, tonight I have prepared some modest drinks at Hilton. I invite you to gather. Are you interested?” (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (NovelFire.net) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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