Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday afternoon inspected Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province.

During the inspection in the city, Xi went to a local community and a section of the Yellow River, where he learned about local measures to improve public services, enhance the well-being of the people, strengthen comprehensive public order maintenance and promote ecological conservation in the Yellow River basin.

Lanzhou, a city built along the banks of the Yellow River, lies in the upper reaches of the river.

While inspecting a section of the Yellow River near the Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou, Xi called for continuous efforts to promote ecological conservation and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin.

Advancements should be made year after year to ensure the implementation of policies for promoting ecological conservation and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, he said.

Protection is a precondition of development, and lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, Xi stressed, expressing the confidence that the Yellow River will be even more beautiful in the future.

During the inspection, Xi was briefed on efforts made by local authorities to promote ecological conservation in the Yellow River basin and chatted with residents and tourists enjoying leisure time on the banks of the Yellow River.

When visiting a local community in Lanzhou, Xi stressed the importance of prioritizing elderly care and childcare in efforts to improve public services.

During a chat with community workers and residents, Xi said that community work is carried out for the well-being of residents, and providing quality services should be a priority of the work.

Describing residential communities as the foundation of urban governance, he said community work should be strengthened to truly benefit the public.

(With input from Xinhua)