Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, four fulfilling days have passed.

On Monday, a provincial-level meeting of leading cadres and a symposium on government-enterprise collaborative artificial intelligence projects and targeted assistance were held, chaired by Chu Shijun.

The venue was packed, with leaders from provincial departments and bureaus, municipal and prefectural party and government officials, and heads of more than fifty key enterprises in the province seated below the stage.

In front of the stage were display boards with investment commitment letters from various companies, accounts of government-enterprise cooperation, agreements for joint construction of artificial intelligence projects, and framework agreements for digital assistance.

These are the results of our hard work over the past few days.

Chairman Ma really put in a lot of effort, bringing over those who were capable and able to be recruited, and also attracting quite a few others who voluntarily aligned themselves with him.

After all, everyone knows that Chairman Ma is acting on the instructions of Secretary Chu of the Provincial Party Committee to launch a project. For businessmen like them, it's a win-win situation. After the initial investment, once the project is implemented, they can enjoy the results, receive policy support, and gain exposure. Why would they worry about the stock price not rising?

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The meeting began soon after.

After Chu Shijun delivered an important speech, Governor Zhao Zhi reported on the province's three-year implementation plan for the development of the artificial intelligence industry and the key tasks of the annual counterpart assistance and support work to consolidate poverty alleviation.

Following that, Chairman Ma spoke as a representative of the company.

"Respected Secretary Chu, distinguished leaders, and fellow business partners: Following my special discussion with Secretary Chu earlier, I gained a deep understanding of the provincial Party committee's strategic plan. Subsequently, I took the lead in coordinating with 56 enterprises across the province, including leading state-owned enterprises and private companies, to unify our thinking, fulfill our commitments collectively, and contribute special funds at different levels to fully support the provincial Party committee's decision-making..."

"As a representative, our Emperor Penguin Group has decided to invest 25 billion yuan, which will be allocated in stages. Of this, 20 billion yuan will be used for research and development of artificial intelligence projects, and 5 billion yuan will be used to help consolidate the achievements in poverty alleviation..."

"Baijiang Provincial State-owned Investment Digital Group has invested 38 billion yuan to focus on industrial intelligent adaptation and transformation, the construction of computing power nodes in counties throughout the province, and to ensure the implementation of AI infrastructure in remote cities..."

"Zhencheng Heavy Industry Group: Invested 20 billion yuan to develop an AI module for intelligent industrial manufacturing, jointly empowering the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing enterprises in both regions..."

"Six leading enterprises in the province's cultural tourism, cold chain, and agricultural sectors have invested a total of 6 billion yuan to focus on building cross-regional smart cold chain digital hubs and intelligent cultural tourism attraction platforms between Baijiang and Gebi, Agui and Ashu..."

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'Pa pa pa'

After he finished speaking, Chu Shijun slowly said, "After listening to the overall statement from the consortium of enterprises, a total of 46 billion yuan in real money has been put in place. Large enterprises are taking the lead, small and medium-sized enterprises are making up for their shortcomings, and state-owned and private capital are working together. This vision and this sense of responsibility deserve recognition from the entire province."

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"Let me start by saying something fair: In recent years, the province has reduced taxes for enterprises, provided industrial land, and protected their operations. Now, enterprises are giving back to the province's overall science and technology innovation efforts and helping people's livelihoods across provinces. This is a positive symbiosis between the government and enterprises. Therefore, at today's meeting, I would like to simultaneously set requirements, draw red lines, and establish rules for enterprises, cadres at all levels throughout the province, and the two core tasks to follow."

"On the enterprise side, the more than 30 companies have worked together within their capabilities, with leading companies making large investments to tackle core technologies and small and medium-sized science and technology innovation enterprises focusing on grassroots convenience and people-friendly scenarios. Their division of labor is clear and their goals are unified, which is commendable."

"First, all subsequent subscribed funds must be in place on schedule and in full, disbursed in three installments over three years, and a special corporate account must be established for dedicated use. It is strictly forbidden to use artificial intelligence projects or counterpart assistance as a pretext to obtain policy benefits or to acquire land for financing in disguise."

"Second, large enterprises should not engage in industry monopolies. Instead, they should open up their computing power and algorithm resources to encourage small and medium-sized science and technology innovation enterprises in the province to share projects, work together to improve the industrial chain, and help more small and micro enterprises increase their income and stabilize more jobs."

"Third, cross-provincial assistance should not be driven by utilitarian motives. We should not only build online platforms but also carry out practical work offline. We should focus on households that have been lifted out of poverty, households under monitoring, and people who have been relocated. We should transform digital technology into tangible ways for people to sell their products, increase their income, and find employment nearby, thus solving their livelihood problems. Assistance should not be based on short-term commercial returns."

"We hope that all business representatives will take the lead in shouldering their responsibilities and genuinely serve the society and give back to the people."

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Chu Shijun raised his hand to suppress the applause and said in a serious voice, "Having finished talking about the company, I would like to make a few requests to the cadres."

"If you've taken up an official position, you have to get things done. The recent case had a wide-ranging impact. Some of these people were sitting here in meetings just a few months ago, and now they've disappeared. Many of you probably know them. You must learn a profound lesson from this."

"When doing something, think about whether it is right or wrong, what the result will be, what benefits a policy proposal or project can bring, and what tangible benefits the people can receive."

"Don't spend all your time spouting profound wisdom and far-sighted insights, but when it comes to your own situation, you always admit you lack understanding and need to learn. To me, that's all nonsense!"

Everyone's face was solemn, and they dared not breathe.

Someone secretly glanced at Li Dakang on the podium; he was engrossed in writing, though no one knew what he was writing.

"I'm not saying this to stop you from speaking. If you can get things done and do good things, you can talk all day long. But if you only know how to flatter and fawn but can't do anything yourself and are only thinking about currying favor to get promoted, then I say you should submit your resignation as soon as possible."

Li Dakang felt relieved and raised his head. Hmm, this definitely wasn't directed at him; he was capable of getting things done.

"Therefore, my first request to you is that you should not ask yourself whether you can do something, but first ask whether the people need it. If they do need it, you must resolutely find ways to solve it and make it happen."

"good!"

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Li Dakang raised his hand high and clapped.

"Secondly, regarding the two key tasks at this time,"

Chu Shijun raised his hand to stop him.

"We must ensure that the responsibility of the top local leaders is fulfilled. At the provincial level, Comrade Zhao Zhi and I are in charge. At the local level, the top and second-in-commands of each city, district and county should take responsibility, respond to the demands of enterprises 24 hours a day, and complete the approvals for enterprises within a time limit to improve efficiency."

"For special funds, the provincial government will issue a dedicated fund management method within seven days. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the Audit Bureau, and the Discipline Inspection Commission will jointly manage the funds. The flow of funds, research and development progress, and assistance results will be publicized monthly. We want the public to know how our money is used, where it is used, and what effects it has had."

"Whether it's provincial matching funds or self-raised assistance funds from enterprises, no one is allowed to withhold, misappropriate, or use them in a distorted way. Comrade Tonggu, your disciplinary inspection commission's dispatched teams must take responsibility. Discover one case, investigate and punish it, issue a province-wide notice, and deal with it to the fullest extent of the law. I want to see who can't get rid of this label!"

"Okay, Secretary Chu, we will hold a special meeting to ensure accountability," Liu Tonggu said solemnly.