On the evening of [specific date], the 9th Asian Winter Games grandly opened in Harbin. In recent years, Harbin has positioned the development of its ice and snow economy as a new growth driver, promoting the comprehensive industrial chain development of winter sports, ice and snow culture, related equipment, and tourism. The photo shows a performance at the opening ceremony. (Photo by Yan Yan/Xinhua) *Note: "[specific date]" is used as a placeholder since the exact date (year, month, day) is not provided in the original text. If available, it should be filled in for completeness.*

The first automobile, the first jet aircraft, the first 10,000-ton ship... As an important industrial base in China, the Northeast region has given birth to countless "firsts" in the industrial history of New China, earning it the title of "the eldest son of the Republic's industry." Since the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made the significant decision to implement the revitalization strategy for old industrial bases including the Northeast region, substantial progress has been made in the economic and social development of the Northeast. However, as the economy entered a new normal, the institutional mechanisms and structural contradictions in the Northeast became increasingly apparent, leading to a noticeable slowdown in economic growth.

Targeted measures at critical stages to tackle tough problems.

At that time, Northeast China faced a multitude of daunting challenges: slowing economic growth, sluggish industrial transformation, high factor costs, insufficient market vitality...

From streamlining administration and delegating power to phasing out outdated production capacities, from reforming state-owned enterprises to innovation-driven development, various regions in Northeast China have humbled themselves to change mindsets, benchmark against the best to identify gaps, and recalibrate their course to set off anew. As a result, the economic downturn has been effectively curbed, and the door to rebirth has slowly opened.

Key milestones established the framework, paving the way for a new development landscape.

On the great journey of Chinese modernization, a region must clearly define its position within the national strategic landscape to achieve high-quality development. Looking back, the Northeast once seized the historical opportunities of the early days of New China to forge its glory. During the First Five-Year Plan period, about one-third of the key construction projects were allocated to the Northeast.

The new journey sets its sights on key priorities to foster profound transformations.

A good chess player seeks to control the board as a whole; a good strategist aims for long-term success. As the grand endeavor of Chinese modernization unfolds in Northeast China, President Xi Jinping has envisioned a broader picture and planned major steps to seize major opportunities. Achieving greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology will enable Northeast China to turn its strengths in education, science, and industry into drivers of development. Fostering a new pattern of development will further highlight the region’s strategic importance. And advancing Chinese modernization requires Northeast China to play a bigger strategic role in this regard.

On [specific date], President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, where the "Opinions on Further Promoting New Breakthroughs in the Comprehensive Revitalization of Northeast China in the New Era" were reviewed.