Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged efforts to consolidate and strengthen the momentum for economic recovery and growth to ensure the achievement of annual socioeconomic targets for a good start to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made an inspection tour to Shandong and Hebei provinces in the east and north from Thursday to Saturday. Ding visited the JIER Machine-Tool Group, the Festo Pneumatic Company and the Inspur Group in Jinan, the provincial capital of Shandong, to gain insights into the latest developments in advanced and intelligent manufacturing. In Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital of Hebei, he visited the Sinopack Electronic Technology Company, and the CSPC Pharmaceutical Group to learn about breakthroughs in next-generation information technology and the development of the bio-manufacturing industry. Noting that developing new quality productive forces requires both upgrading traditional industries and nurturing emerging and future-oriented sectors, he urged the deep integration of sci-tech innovation with industrial breakthroughs and a smooth transition from old to new growth drivers. He called for strengthening enterprise-led collaboration across industry, academia, research, and application, while accelerating the commercialization of sci-tech research results and enhancing the resilience and sophistication of China's industrial and supply chains. While listening to feedback from enterprise executives, Ding noted efforts should be made in proactively addressing their concerns and resolving problems for them to foster a market-oriented, rule-based, and internationally competitive business environment. Ding also visited the site of the ongoing Phase II expansion project of the Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, urging efficient use of government funding to attract broad social capital. He called for efforts to improve services and guidance and broaden participation channels to promote the high-quality development of private investment. In the Huadian Shijiazhuang Luhua Thermal Power Company, Ding noted that as northern China enters the winter season, it is critical to ensure stable and safe heating supply for households. He underscored the need to strike a balance between energy provision and the ongoing green transition efforts to guarantee a warm winter for all residents. Ding also studied the ecological restoration efforts along the Hutuo River, praising the region's environmental governance achievements. He encouraged the sharing of successful practices to mobilize collective action in safeguarding China's blue skies and clear waters. Shotlist: Shandong/Hebei Provinces, China - Nov 20-22, 2025: 1. Airport; 2. Various of Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang inspecting local enterprise, listening to introduction, watching operation of robotic arms; 3. Ding speaking; Jinan City, Shandong Province, China - Nov 20-22, 2025 4. Building of JIER Machine-Tool Group; 5. Various of Ding inspecting JIER Machine-Tool Group; 6. Ding listening to introduction; Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China - Nov 20-22, 2025 7. Products on display; 8. Ding listening to introduction at CSPC Pharmaceutical Group; 9. Various of Ding listening to introduction, talking with workers; 10. Building of Sinopack Electronic Technology Company; 11. Various of Ding listening to introduction; 12. Various of Ding having meeting with company executives; Jinan City, Shandong Province, east China - Nov 20-22, 2025 13. Various of Ding at construction site of Phase II expansion project of Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, listening to introduction; Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, north China - Nov 20-22, 2025 14. Plant of Huadian Shijiazhuang Luhua Thermal Power Company; 15. Various of Ding inspecting Huadian Shijiazhuang Luhua Thermal Power Company; Hebei Province, north China - Nov 20-22, 2025 16. Various of Ding at Hutuo River to learn ecological restoration efforts, listening to introduction; 17. River, plants. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]