Deputies to the sixth session of the 17th Xi'an Municipal People's Congress arrived at Shaanxi Hotel on March 24. Filled with enthusiasm and a strong sense of duty, they will attend the session from March 25 to 27.

Deputies to the sixth session of the 17th Xi'an Municipal People's Congress register for participation. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

Ren Kuang, a congress deputy and head of the economic operations department at Xi'an Industrial Investment Group Co, highlighted the city's significant progress in industrial development and technological innovation since launching its "industry-strong city" initiative.

"We will focus on upgrading traditional industries, promoting new industries, and accelerating the transformation of scientific achievements. The company aims to play a key role in contributing to the city's industrial strength," Ren said.

Hao Xiang, a congress deputy and chairman of Xi'an Weiguang Energy Technology Co, emphasized the city's growing role in the new energy industry: "The solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle industries are developing rapidly. I plan to propose accelerating the development of the energy storage industry and enhancing collaboration between government, industry, and academia to boost competitiveness."

Though diverse in background, these deputies share a common goal – to contribute to the well-being of the people and the high-quality development of Xi'an. Over the coming days, they will diligently fulfill their duties, offering ideas and solutions to help advance the city's growth and further modernize Xi'an.