The state-run China Daily reported (September 27) that Chinese President Xi Jinping was on tour in Heilongjiang province since September 26, where he stressed the importance of self-reliance in food security, the real economy and manufacturing. He also said the country faces rising unilateralism and trade protectionism internationally. Xi Jinping added that 'it is becoming increasingly difficult to gain access to leading technologies and key technologies internationally, and China will ultimately rely on itself'. Emphasising that China is closer than ever to making its two centenary goals a reality, he pointedly observed that the last leg of a journey can be the most demanding part, and it has never before met so many challenges and difficulties as now. On September 27, Xi Jinping went to Jilin Province and visited two of China's largest SoEs.

The CCP Central Committee and the State Council released the full text of the Plan for Rural Vitalisation Strategy (2018-22) on September 26, 2018.