President Hu Jintao has completed a four day inspection tour of Shanghai. He studied progress in the city's economic and social development.

 

During his inspection tour from Thursday to Sunday, President Hu Jintao visited some scientific research bases, industrial parks and companies. They include Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company, Shanghai Electric Lingang heavy machinery and equipment manufacturing base, and China UnionPay.

After hearing work reports from Shanghai's municipal government he spoke highly of the city's achievements in recent years.

Hu Jintao said this year is the last year of China's 11th 5-year plan, and also a critical time in preparing for the Shanghai World Expo.

He called on Chinese people to pool their strength and resources to make sure the Shanghai World Expo is a success.

He asked central government departments and local governments to take initiatives and make concerted efforts to support the event.

President Hu Jintao also said he hopes Shanghai municipal government and its people will make effective efforts in the development of the city to create new prospects for reform and opening-up, and its modernization.