In the coastal province of Fujian, long before rising to the top of leadership on the Chinese mainland, Xi Jinping built his reputation with hands-on strategies and innovative policies. Often referring to Fujian as his "second hometown," he ignited reforms that boosted private enterprise growth and deepened economic opening-up. 🚀
One standout initiative was the "Jinjiang Experience." Between 1985 and 2002, Xi visited Jinjiang seven times, engaging with local entrepreneurs and asking sharp questions about technology, market trends, and challenges. His direct approach encouraged companies to evolve from family-run businesses to joint-stock models—steps that paved the way for successes like Fengzhu Knitting, which later made its debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. 📈
Today, Jinjiang is a powerhouse with over 320,000 market entities and 52 listed companies that form a robust ecosystem. Experts note that this development model, first forged in Fujian, has been embraced nationwide for its practical impact and visionary approach. 💪
Xi further honed his reformist spirit in Xiamen, one of the Chinese mainland's first special economic zones. Serving in key municipal roles, he steered Xiamen through a transformation—from an export processing zone to a pilot free trade zone—while embracing international ideas and practices in reform and opening-up. 🌏
Recently, during an inspection tour in Fujian, Xi visited the Xiamen Area of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone and urged local leaders to pursue deeper and broader reforms. His Fujian years continue to inspire a thriving private sector and a more dynamic economic future, reminding us that bold ideas can truly change the game! 🌟
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Xi's Fujian years and China's support for private sector, opening up
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