HAIKOU - President Xi Jinping on Friday urged special economic zones (SEZs) to continue as important experimental platforms for reform and opening-up.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when delivering a speech at a gathering to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Hainan province and the Hainan Special Economic Zone.

"SEZs should stay true to their mission and make a good use of the new strategic position," said Xi. "SEZs should continue to be pioneers of reform and opening-up and places where things get done."