Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited people in the northern city of Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival.
Xi also made an inspection of the city.
On Thursday morning, he first visited a village in Xiqing District to learn about the recovery of farming activities after last year's floods. He also visited people affected by the floods there.
On Thursday afternoon, he went to a historical street in the urban area of the city to check the supply of goods for the holiday season, as well as the protection and utilization of historical and cultural blocks.
Kosovo prepares a new draft law on renting prison cells to Denmark after the first proposal failed
Cultural events in Yanqing to mark Dragon Boat Festival
Messi: I'll retire when I can't help my team
Dortmund, Sancho find themselves in a quandary
'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes
Chinese tourist arrivals to Cambodia's Angkor up significantly
China's Guangdong downgrades flood control emergency response
Universal Beijing Resort temporarily closes amid Beijing's increasing COVID
Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
Winter tourism promotion adds allure to travelling Tibet
What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky
Spring Festival lantern fair combines tradition, creative displays to attract visitors