Wuhan, Hubei province, also said no to setting up excessive WeChat groups.
Xi noted the government will step up efforts to cope with challenges brought about by the aging population, saying more efforts should be made to develop the elderly care market and other sectors related to the graying population.
Xi said at a meeting in February that making such a decision demands tremendous political courage, but "time calls for resolute action, otherwise, we would be in trouble".
Xi talked with representatives of local staff and asked about their work and lives. The staff expressed gratitude to COSCO for providing jobs in difficult times during the Greek debt crisis and said they feel proud and have full confidence in the port's future.
Xi pointed out that both China and South Africa are major developing countries.
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Xi said that the 19th CPC National Congress had called for firm resolve in implementing the strategy for military-civilian integration, achieving greater integration and building integrated national strategic system and capabilities.
Wu said the authorities should seize the window of April and May to roll out the basket of macro policies and stabilize domestic demand, with fiscal policies to play a prominent role, coupled with supportive monetary policies.
Xi noted an ancient Chinese saying — "A partnership forged with the right approach defies geographical distance; it bonds better than glue and is stronger than metal and stone" — and added that that's the kind of good friends and partners the two countries are.
Xi expressed gratitude for the congratulatory message from Barrow on the success of the Communist Party of China's 19th National Congress in October and Xi's re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.