State organs under the central government and related units are urged to assist, through a pairing program, Gannan and other former Central Soviet areas in achieving high-quality development and pursuing common prosperity in the new era, according to a circular issued by the General Office of the State Council on April 30.

The assistance should cover talent training, industries, projects and innovation to stimulate internal development momentum in the target areas, following the strategic arrangements by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council for supporting the revitalization of old revolutionary areas in the new era, the circular said.

The program, from 2021 to 2030, will pair 63 centrally administered State organs and related units with 43 counties, county-level cities and municipal districts under the jurisdiction of Ganzhou, Ji’an and Fuzhou cities in East China’s Jiangxi province, and Longyan and Sanming cities in East China’s Fujian province.

Leading the assistance program, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee should enhance coordination and guidance to set overall targets and key tasks.

While taking into account comparative advantages and development needs of recipient areas, each designated unit should create science-based assistance plans and promote their implementation.

The focus should be on cultivating professionals, creating a sound business environment, and building industrial and innovation platforms, among others, with cadres assigned to posts in those areas, the circular said.