Initiatives should be taken to the upgrade of industrial structure by closing down backward production facilities and focusing more resources on new industries, Xi said.
Xi urged Jiangxi to make reforms, innovation and entrepreneurship engines for its development as the country's economy has entered a "new normal" featuring slower growth.
During his trip, Xi visited Jiangzhong Medicine Valley, which is affiliated with Jiangxi-based Chinese pharmaceutical firm Jiangzhong Group, hailing its effort on developing new products and strict attention to the quality of raw materials as well as products.
"Chinese medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation. Therefore it is our duty to better protect it and tap its potential," Xi said, adding that all pharmaceutical enterprises must contribute to the health of Chinese people with quality products.
While visiting the National Engineering Technology Research Center for LED on Si Substrate under Nanchang University, Xi stressed the key role of higher learning institutes in technological innovation and talent training.
"Higher learning institutes must innovate their talent development schemes and teaching methods to cultivate more qualified personnel for the the country's development," said Xi.
Highlighting green development in the new concepts, Xi stressed environmental protection in Jiangxi's economic growth. "Jiangxi is a place boasting beautiful scenery. So it is a must to protect its ecological environment, which is the most important asset of Jiangxi," Xi said.
Meanwhile, he called for improving people's livelihood as "sharing" is one of the five new concepts in development. Xi called for continued effort in upgrading public services and ensuring everyone can share in services.
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
During his trip to Shenshan Village, a poverty-stricken village in Jinggangshan City, Xi met with villagers and the village party chief to learn about the progress that has been made in poverty relief through "precision" measures.
While visiting the house of Zuo Xiufa, offspring of a revolutionary martyr, Xi was glad to see that Zuo has shaken off poverty by using local bamboo resources to start his own processing business.
"Endeavors of poverty alleviation must be carried out in a precise manner, with different measures rolled out targeting different characteristics of different people and households," said Xi.
"The CPC serves Chinese people wholeheartedly. We are committed to supporting development of the old revolutionary base areas and making your life better day by day. Not a single family living in poverty is to be left behind on our path to combating poverty," Xi told the Shenshan villagers.
