Lu Hao, governor of Heilongjiang province, has urged the promotion of industrial integration and the deepening of reforms in a government work report.

Lu delivered the 2017 government work report at the sixth session of the 12th Heilongjiang Provincial People's Congress held on Jan 16, 2017, in Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang province.

Lu presented a review of the work report regarding the work the government has done during 2016, and put forward an overall plan for 2017.

Heilongjiang has made great efforts to promote the rejuvenation of Northeast China, vigorously developing agriculture and the service industry, deepening reforms and opening-up, as well as improving the living environment, according to Lu.

In recent years, the economy has expanded, and the first and tertiary industries have maintained a strong development momentum, according to the report.

Great progress has also been made on railway projects, water conservation and the renovation of deprived areas.

In 2017, the Heilongjiang government will further promote supply-side reforms and promote integration of the health, media and sports industries.

Meanwhile, Heilongjiang will further open itself to the outside world, especially Russia.

Also, the province will take steps to protect the environment, improve people’s standard of living and enhance cooperation with the central government.

Lu Hao, governor of Heilongjiang province, delivers the 2017 government work report at the sixth session of the 12th Heilongjiang Provincial People's Congress held on Jan 16, 2017, in Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang province. [Photo/dbw.cn]