The new general secretary of the CPC Central Committee described reform and opening up as a "win-or-lose movement" for deciding China's fate and determining whether the country will achieve the goals meant to be achieved by 2021 and 2049, the years marking the centennial anniversaries of the founding of the CPC and the People's Republic of China, respectively. It is also a movement that will contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Implementing development, freeing minds and carrying out reform and opening up are endless tasks, Xi said. "To pause or reverse the reform and opening up will lead to a dead end."
"We should dare to tackle difficulties and venture along dangerous paths to break through barriers to reform presented by ideological differences and vested interests," Xi said.
Xi said the CPC should work out a comprehensive plan to deepen the reform that is designed by the country's top leaders and based on intensified investigation and research. It should also respect grassroots innovations made by the people.
"We should respect the people's practices and creations during reform, as well as encourage bold exploration and a pioneering spirit to accumulate positive momentum to promote reform in all aspects," Xi said.
During his tour in Guangdong, Xi visited villages, urban communities, military troops and research institutions in several cities.
Cumquat market in S China's Guangxi