Wu, director of the cardiology department of the Fuwai Hospital Beijing, had led a team of Chinese cardiologists under the Belt and Road Interventional Cardiology Training Program and participated in academic activities in Pakistan by attending lectures and giving case demonstrations to train Pakistani cardiologists and technicians.
Wu was elected chairman of KMT on May 20 with more than 52 percent of the vote.
Xi made the remarks in a report to the 19th CPC National Congress in the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing.
Xi visited a primary school and the Huaxi village in Shizhu Tujia autonomous county. He learned about the progress of poverty alleviation and in solving prominent problems, including meeting the basic needs of food and clothing and guaranteeing compulsory education, medical services and housing.
Wu, live from the operation theater, orated about the latest cardiology techniques and procedures besides answering queries raised by the audience.
Xi said that he was pleased to receive their letter and still remembered his visit to the village 15 years ago.
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Xi encouraged the press to continue to follow China's development and progress, and learn about and report on more dimensions of China.
Xi made the remark while meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Macron is making a state visit to China from Monday to Wednesday, his first China visit since assuming office in May.
Xi said they should cooperate to make the events successful and promote friendship between their people, and that he hopes bilateral ties will have greater development next year.
Wuhan authorities estimate there are about a half-million shared bicycles in the city.