Residents in Taonan No 2 community in Yingze district, Taiyuan, study the guidelines proposed by the Fifth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee. [Photo by Li Zhaomin for China Daily]

Rural revitalization

In Shangwutou village in Xiaoyi city, Feng Xiaojin, a teacher from Shaoyi Party School, hosted a seminar on Dec 22 to promote the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session.

"The Fifth Plenary Session's communique said China will prioritize the development of agriculture and rural areas, and advance rural vitalization," Feng told the audience.

The teacher shared his visions of rural revitalization. He also invited audience members to express their opinions on a moderately well-off society and high-quality development of agriculture.

Zhao Caigui, Party secretary of the village, said rural development should balance growth with environmental protection.

"We hope we can make growth sustainable by developing industries with local characteristics and ecological benefits," Zhao said.

The official and his colleagues have honored this promise. They persuaded a local agriculture company to set up a walnut-processing factory in the village.

"The company is in great demand for local walnuts, so it encouraged residents to plant more walnut trees, increasing vegetation coverage of nearby mountains and hills,"Zhao said.

In addition, the factory has created jobs for about 20 local residents, who can each earn about 80 yuan a day.

"As an official working for agriculture and rural affairs, I'm fully aware of the importance of my mission. I'm also confident that rural development in Xiaoyi city and Shanxi province will be offered strong momentum with the support of the CPC Central Committee and the central government," Zhao said.