From August 19th to 20th, Mao Weiming, Chairman and Party Secretary of State Grid Corporation of China, and his delegation visited State Grid Southwest Branch and State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company for research, delving into production lines, service windows, scientific research units, trading institutions, and other places to understand grassroots realities and visit cadres and employees. Mao Weiming emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the important speech and instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, consolidate and expand the achievements of epidemic prevention and control and economic recovery, conscientiously implement the deployment of the companys mid year work conference, closely adhere to the requirements of "stability, progress, education, and development", comprehensively complete the annual project targets and tasks, accelerate the construction of an internationally leading energy internet enterprise with Chinese characteristics, and make positive contributions to the high-quality development of Sichuans economy and society. Fan Ruiping, member of the Standing Committee of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Chengdu Municipal Party Committee, and Wang Zhengpu, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Minister of Organization, accompanied the relevant research. Han Jun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Group of the company, and external directors Shang Bing, Wu Xiaogen, and Zhang Chengjie participated in the research.

The land of Sichuan and Sichuan is covered with colorful flowers and lush green trees. On the afternoon of the 19th, Mao Weiming and his delegation visited the Southwest Branch for research. At the Power Control Center, they had a detailed understanding of the power grid structure, water and electricity transmission, and emphasized the need to adhere to united governance of the power grid, promote mutual assistance and sharing, optimize scheduling plans, improve technical level, and continuously improve water energy utilization efficiency. After listening to the work report, Mao Weiming pointed out that the Southwest Branch conscientiously implemented the decision and deployment of the companys Party Leadership Group, effectively prevented and controlled the COVID-19, effectively guaranteed the security of the power grid, effectively promoted the implementation of the strategy, and effectively absorbed clean energy. All work has achieved positive results. Mao Weiming emphasized that the Southwest Division should combine regional characteristics and its own reality, face difficulties head-on, work hard, demonstrate new achievements, and make new contributions. One is to focus on the implementation of the companys strategic implementation. Strengthen the hierarchical connection, identify the coordinates and positioning, accelerate the formulation of the "14th Five Year Plan" for the development of the Southwest Power Grid, and promote the construction of a strong and intelligent power grid. The second is to continuously improve the operation and risk prevention capabilities of the power grid. In response to the characteristics of the Southwest Power Grid, we will continue to improve the "three lines of defense", not relying on stability margins or equipment capabilities, and focus on building a three-dimensional defense system to ensure the safety of the power grid. The third is to continuously improve the efficiency and benefits of asset operation. Focus on improving profitability, deeply tap into the potential of power grid transmission, and vigorously increase supply and expand sales. Strict cost control, meticulous budgeting, and risk prevention. The fourth is to continuously enhance the intensity of reform and innovation. Strengthen reform efforts and serve the construction of a unified national electricity market. Adhere to innovation driven approach and enhance the ability to manage the large transmission end power grid. The fifth is to continuously improve the leadership of party building and the level of team building. Deepen the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party, promote the construction of Party conduct and clean governance, strengthen the training of young talents, and motivate cadres and employees to make more contributions based on their positions.

On the morning of the 20th, Mao Weiming went to the Electric Power Science Research Institute of State Grid Sichuan Electric Power to conduct research. He walked into the Electric Power Internet of Things Laboratory and listened to reports on equipment intelligent operation and inspection, power data services, and other work. He emphasized the need to vigorously promote technological innovation, strengthen the formulation of technical standards, deepen the application of big data, and provide strong support for scientific disaster prevention and reduction in the power grid. In the afternoon, Mao Weiming visited the Sichuan Electric Power Trading Center to gain a detailed understanding of the shareholding reform and standardized operation of trading institutions. At the headquarters of the Sichuan company, Mao Weiming conducted research on the power control center, visited the Digital Sichuan Power Museum and the staff cultural activity room, and listened to the work report of the Sichuan company. Mao Weiming pointed out that the Sichuan company has a sense of responsibility in serving the overall situation, distinctive strategic implementation, effective key work, and bright spots in party building. The achievements are hard won and deserve full recognition.

Mao Weiming emphasized that the Sichuan company should fully implement the deployment of the companys party group and the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee and Government, seize opportunities, work hard, and strive to cultivate new opportunities and open up new prospects. We must resolutely implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping. We must firmly grasp the fundamental attribute of "state-owned enterprises with the surname of the Party" and keep in mind the historical positioning of the "six forces". We must deeply practice the purpose of serving the peoples electricity industry as a peoples enterprise, fully leverage the pioneering role of the Communist Party member service team, continue to carry out the "Be a pioneer in electricity, build a bridge between the party and the masses" activity, continuously improve the level of high-quality services, continuously optimize the electricity business environment, and demonstrate the companys original mission through practical actions. Secondly, we need to create distinctive features in grasping strategies and formulating plans. We must adhere to the integration of knowledge and action, implement goals and tasks step by step, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm of every employee. We must do a good job in the work of the 14th Five Year Plan, enhance its foresight, systematicity, pertinence, and operability, and do a good job in connecting with local economic and social development plans. We must create distinctive features on the basis of ensuring safety and strengthening the foundation. We must firmly establish the awareness of the "Four Greats", consolidate safety responsibilities at all levels, and resolutely safeguard the "lifeline" of power grid safety. We must keep the alarm bell ringing and work tirelessly to strengthen the safety management of infrastructure construction sites, ensure personal safety, do a good job in flood prevention and disaster prevention, and achieve the goal of "three elimination and three prevention". We must create distinctive features in promoting development and promoting the "six guarantees". We must make every effort to focus on the construction of key projects and actively promote the preliminary work of the Baihetan Jiangsu and Baihetan Zhejiang ultra-high voltage projects. We must vigorously implement the rural electrification upgrading project and improve the quality of power supply. We need to thoroughly implement various measures of the companys service "six stabilizations" and "six guarantees", boost enterprise confidence, and stabilize social expectations. We must create distinctive features in stabilizing operations and improving quality and efficiency. We must make every effort to promote quality and efficiency improvement, and accelerate industrial transformation and upgrading. We need to coordinate and carry out reforms in the "three major areas", and make new breakthroughs in marketization, transparency, and efficiency. We must adhere to innovation as the primary driving force, strengthen scientific and technological research and development, encourage innovation and creation, and cultivate cutting-edge, front-end, and top-notch talents. We must create distinctive features in promoting party building and strengthening the team. We must prioritize the political construction of the Party and thoroughly study the latest theoretical achievements such as Volume 3 of "Xi Jinping Talks on Governance". We must continue to strengthen the construction of leadership and staff teams, so that the banner of the Communist Party member service team can fly high, and gather a strong force to overcome difficulties and work hard for entrepreneurship.

During his research in Sichuan, Mao Weiming pointed out that epidemic prevention and control should always be regarded as an important task, and the concept of protracted warfare should be established. Normalized prevention and control measures should be dynamically improved to prevent external input and internal rebound, and the achievements of epidemic prevention and control should be continuously consolidated. We should adhere to a dual pronged approach and achieve double victories.

Relevant officials from the Chengdu Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government participated in the relevant research. Wang Shuxiang, Chief Economist and Office Director of the company, Liu Qin, Deputy Chief Engineer and Southwest Branch Director, as well as relevant departments of the headquarters and main responsible persons of State Grid Sichuan Electric Power, participated in the research.

Information sources: State Grid Office, Research Office, Propaganda Department, State Grid News Agency