Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the city of Baoji in Shaanxi province is exerting all its strength and following a pragmatic spirit of seizing every minute in the pursuit of excellence. Solid efforts have been made to speed up the building of an  international metropolis along the “Belt and Road” boasting an advanced manufacturing industry, a brilliant history of civilization and outstanding livability.

Baoji is recognized as a major industrial city in northwest China and also nationwide. In 2017, China’s Plan for the Development of Modern Comprehensive Transportation Systems during the 13^th Five-year Plan Period designated it as a national comprehensive transport hub. Famous enterprises from both home and abroad such as Baoji Oilfield Machinery Co., Ltd, Baoji Petroleum Steel Pipe Co., Ltd, Qinchuan Machine Tool & Tool (Group) Corp, China Railway Baoji Bridge Group Co., Ltd, Geely Auto, Shaanxi Automobile Group Co., Ltd, Shaanxi Fast Auto Drive Co., Ltd and a cluster of “smart metal” enterprises that process titanium and titanium alloys together create the proverbial skyline of the city’s manufacturing sector, laying a solid foundation for Baoji to realize the dream of transforming into a city of leading manufacturing equipment suppliers.

Baoji is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization where the legendary Yan Emperor was believed to be born and where the Zhou and Qin dynasties flourished. The He Zun (a ritual bronze vessel) unearthed there is the oldest artifact with the written characters meaning "Middle Kingdom", that is, "China”in a bronze inscription on the container. As a rich tapestry of culture, Baoji witnessed the compilation of masterpiece books The Rites of Zhou (Zhouli) and Classic of Changes (Zhouyi) that have shaped the nation in the last 3,000-plus years. The city also enjoys the reputation of being the Holy Site of Buddha’s Bones, the Town of Bronze Ware and the Town of Folk Handicraft and Art. Baoji’s appeal is accentuated further by its rich intangible heritages.

But how will a vibrant new Baoji manifest into reality? The city stands in need of greater momentum and wisdom. 3,000 years ago, King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, sent far and wide to recruit men of ability and together they overthrew the Shang Dynasty after the Battle of Muye. 2,000 years ago, The liberal-minded and talent-seeking Ying Zheng, the first Emperor of Qin, conquered all of the other Warring States and unified all of China. Baoji has carried the reputation of being open-minded since ancient times. Today, it’s only ever more determined to further open up and embrace the world. The Baoji Development Conference scheduled for April 2, 2018 is sending out warm invitations worldwide. Domestic experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, representatives from our sister cities, delegates of commerce chambers and from academic, commercial and financial circles as well as foreign talents are all welcome to come and join in the effort of opening a new chapter in the development of Baoji.

(Source: Baoji Daily)