Xi urges faster steps on rural vitalization

Nation must ensure steady food supply, advance eco-friendly agriculture, he says

President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated steps to build up China's agricultural sector and vigorously promote rural vitalization.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing the annual rural work conference, which was held on Friday and Saturday in Beijing.

Analysts said Xi used the two-day meeting to chart the direction for boosting China's agricultural sector and map out next-phase priorities for the work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers.