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Orienting toward residents' expectations for a high quality of life, we have constantly made sure that development achievements truly deliver for the people's well-being. By coordinating new urbanization with all-round rural revitalization and balancing high-quality development with high-standard protection, we are shaping a beautiful and harmonious urban-rural landscape while delivering tangible benefits in key sectors to residents. Now, if you stroll through the city, you will notice new improvements along the banks of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. In Chongqing, also known as a "mountain city," over 700 kilometers of footpaths connect the mountains and rivers as well as the city and its residents, while more than 200 pocket parks dot the urban landscape. Each year, over 200,000 college graduates are captivated by this mountain city and choose to stay here. If you go to the countryside in search of nostalgia, you'll find picturesque and harmonious rural areas with a fresh new look. There, the food and agricultural product processing industry has increased the income of rural residents. Local specialties, such as Fuling pickled mustard tubers, Fengjie navel oranges, Tongnan lemons and Wushan crisp plums have become huge hits. As you view Chongqing's scenery, you will witness the result of its efforts to create a beautiful landscape. The water quality of the Chongqing section of the main stream of the Yangtze River has remained excellent for seven consecutive years, and over 325 days of good or excellent air quality have been recorded for four consecutive years. Three years since the 10-year fishing ban was implemented in the Yangtze River Basin, the number of fish species monitored in the river has more than doubled. Chongqing is widely considered as a city with charming scenery, bustling life and warm people. Everyday scenes, including the "spring-bound train" (rail routes passing blooming flowers), the Baijusi Yangtze River Bridge evoking scenes from the movie "Interstellar," and the radiant lights in Hongyadong scenic area, have become must-see attractions for tourists.
We have continuously innovated high-efficiency governance and accelerated our steps toward further modernizing city governance. Digitalization enabled the community to access Chongqing's administration and services. Local people can register for permanent residency for newborn babies, handle social security procedures, and apply for start-ups through online services. In emergencies, such as rockslide-related disasters, information can be sent directly to the city-level command center, and corresponding instructions will be promptly delivered to frontline workers. This has accelerated the building of an all-weather security system, ensuring the city's smooth operation. The local government has also improved its effectiveness and efficiency in governance, continuously enhancing the business environment. Currently, Chongqing hosts over 7,200 foreign-invested business entities and 319 branches of the world's top 500 enterprises, showcasing growing vitality in various business sectors.
Friends from the media, as a Chinese saying goes, "Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times." We warmly welcome you to visit Chongqing, to experience the unique charm of this beautiful city with its abundant rivers and mountains, as well as its robust vitality in pursuing modernization. You are also welcome to record the city's vibrant efforts in pursuing its new missions, writing a new chapter of development, and telling its stories to spread its voice.
That's my introduction. Next, my colleagues and I would like to answer questions from the journalists.
Shou Xiaoli:
Thank you for your introduction, Mr. Hu. The floor is now open for questions. Please identify the media outlet you represent before asking your question. We can start now.
