On the morning of August 31, Cili County, Hunan Province, held a mobilization and deployment meeting concerning the future development of the entire county through the "Yupu Lecture Hall" format.

The meeting thoroughly implemented the spirit of the speech delivered by He Hui, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, during his research visit to Cixi. It directly addressed the pain points in development, systematically planned the path forward, and issued a weighty "examination paper of the times" to all Party members and cadres in the county, sounding the clarion call for seeking a breakthrough in development through a change in thinking.

Facing the root of the problem: Examining the gap with the determination of "scraping the bone to remove the poison".

"The current situation in our county, where various tasks are lagging behind and the morale of our cadres is low, is not an accidental phenomenon, but rather a concentrated outbreak of problems that have accumulated over a long period of time." The meeting set the tone of "no empty talk, getting straight to the point" from the very beginning.

The meeting analyzed the challenges facing Cili's high-quality development from six dimensions: industrial development, work results, online public opinion, petitions and stability maintenance, business environment, and cadre team. It provided a precise profile of these challenges and accurately diagnosed the obstacles to Cili's high-quality development.

There was no avoidance of contradictions, nor any concealment of shortcomings. This mobilization meeting profoundly analyzed the subjective roots of backwardness: some cadres had distorted understandings, a superficial work style, and a lack of accountability. When discussing specific issues, the meeting pointed out on the spot that it was necessary to resolutely guard against the unhealthy trend of "focusing on avoiding problems rather than solving them, and using energy for opportunism rather than genuine hard work," and to reshape the value orientation of practical work and resolute action.

Recognizing the problem is the prerequisite for solving it, and facing the gap squarely is the beginning of narrowing it. This earnest analysis is not only a direct confrontation with deep-seated problems, but also an expectation for the entire county's cadre team to regroup and improve.

Systematic Strategy: Overcoming Development Dilemmas with a "Combination of Measures"

Having clearly seen the obstacles we've encountered, we must also clarify our methodology for moving forward. Faced with the current complex situation, the meeting made it clear that development cannot be a matter of addressing symptoms rather than the root cause; we must adhere to dialectical thinking and implement systematic measures.

To this end, Cili County has set its sights on "three first-class standards," adhering to "first-class work standards, first-class work style, and first-class work performance" as the starting point and end point of its work. It has established a "three-step" advancement path of "safeguarding the bottom line, addressing shortcomings, and striving for excellence," thus drawing a clear and reliable development "roadmap" for Cili's breakthrough and rise.

The meeting also profoundly explained the "five relationships" that must be grasped in practice: coordinating existing and new resources, balancing key points and the overall situation, unifying practical work and skillful work, coordinating efficiency and quality, and clarifying public interest versus private interest.

On the overall development strategy of Cili, "three first-class" are the goals, "three-step" is the path to advancement, and "five relationships" are the governance methods. The three are closely linked and form a set of "combination punches" to focus on improving quality and development, providing a clear "navigator" for Cili to accurately solve problems in a complex situation.

Deeply rooted in industry: Building a solid foundation for development with a "nail-driving" spirit

"The way of thinking determines the way out, and the positioning determines the status." The mobilization meeting clearly stated that Cili must base itself on its resource endowment, strictly adhere to the ecological bottom line, focus on the three main directions of "prospering the county through tourism, strengthening the county through industry, and revitalizing the county through agriculture", cultivate distinctive tracks, consolidate the industrial foundation, and effectively transform resource advantages into development advantages.

—A thriving tourism county. Breaking free from the inherent predicament of a "small, scattered, and weak" tourism industry, Cili takes the creation of the Grand Canyon 5A-level scenic area as its core leadership, radiating and driving the improvement of key cultural and tourism areas such as Yanghe and Sanguansi. It deeply cultivates five integrated business formats: forest recreation, sports and wellness, hot spring therapy, intangible cultural heritage medical care, and gourmet food therapy, promoting Cili's transformation from a transit sightseeing destination to a health and wellness destination.

—A county strong in industry. On the one hand, it focuses on upgrading traditional industries and building the largest fresh corn processing base in Central China; on the other hand, it focuses on upgrading new materials industries, promoting the leap of silicon-based and calcium-based industries from primary processing to the high end of the value chain, while promoting the agglomeration and landing of emerging industries and making forward-looking plans for the low-altitude economy.

—Revitalizing the county through agriculture. Deeply cultivating the "Selenium-Rich Cili" county-level public brand, focusing on distinctive and advantageous single products such as Eucommia ulmoides, Polygonatum odoratum, and citrus, extending the deep processing chain, improving smart logistics and cold chain warehousing, and relying on diverse channels such as live-streaming e-commerce, cultural tourism promotion, and offline exhibitions and sales, we are enabling the selenium-rich products hidden deep in the mountains to step out of their hometowns and reach the whole country.

Building a strong team: shouldering the heavy burden of development with unwavering resolve.

A positive social atmosphere leads to thriving endeavors. The latter half of the mobilization meeting focused on "people," outlining requirements for creating a conducive social environment and developing a strong cadre of officials.

The meeting emphasized that Cili's urban reputation, external image, and development environment are a "collective calling card" jointly protected by all Party members, cadres, and the 710,000 residents of Cili. The meeting called on "everyone to be a good spokesperson for their hometown," urging Party members and cadres to set an example and take the lead, proactively sharing stories of project implementation, rural revitalization, and improvements in people's livelihoods, actively spreading positive energy in Cili, guiding the entire county to jointly safeguard Cili's good image, and pooling together a powerful force to promote Cili's high-quality development.

Regarding the selection and appointment of cadres, the meeting sent a strong signal: "The county party committee will resolutely eliminate seniority-based promotion, favoritism, and clique culture. We will adhere to judging heroes by their actual performance, assigning positions based on their sense of responsibility, and appointing cadres based on their practical work." This greatly inspired the vast number of party members and cadres to devote themselves to breaking through barriers and striving for excellence through hard work.

Confidence Takes Flight: Writing a New Answer Sheet with the Spirit of an "Examinee"

Confidence is more important than gold.

The mobilization meeting pointed out that while Cili faces challenges on its development path, it also possesses a solid foundation and rare opportunities. Looking at the infrastructure, a number of major infrastructure projects, such as the Sangci Expressway, Yichongqiao Reservoir, and a general aviation airport, are about to be launched or have already been implemented. Looking at the industries, the brand effect of selenium-rich agriculture continues to expand, silicon-based and calcium-based new material enterprises have a solid foundation, and core high-quality scenic spots such as the Grand Canyon strongly empower tourism development.

The mobilization meeting used facts to tell everyone that Cili is not without opportunities, but rather whether it can seize them.

A mobilization, a baptism. Leaving the "Yupu Lecture Hall," the participating grassroots cadres expressed that the meeting instilled both pressure and motivation; only through practical action can they live up to their mission and the expectations of Cili.

The Lishui River flows eastward relentlessly, day and night. With the convening of this mobilization and deployment meeting, a wave of practical action—focusing on breaking down ideological barriers, transforming work styles, and achieving development breakthroughs—has swept across the Lishui River region. Cili County in the new era is writing a new chapter in its high-quality development with the spirit of taking an exam and the momentum of striving forward.

(Source: China.com, Author: Song Shixiu, Du Denghang)