Ruzhou, Central China’s Henan province, convened a meeting on civil affairs on Jan 17 to review the city's civil affairs work in 2013 and to arrange overall work tasks in 2014. The work will follow the guidance of the 18th CPC National Congress and the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee.

Fan Xiangli, vice-mayor of Ruzhou, praised the city’s civil affairs work in 2013. Fan pointed out that Ruzhou saw breakthroughs and honors last year, making outstanding contributions to the city's economic and social enhancement. According to Fan, the contributions were largely thanks to the Ruzhou civil system's overall standpoint and targeted focus, as well as cooperation and coordination in specific work.

In order to further the scientific development of civil works, Fan urged the civil affairs divisions to stress innovation and improve the level and quality of civil affairs service.

Outstanding civil work units and individuals were recognized at the meeting. Also at the meeting, the city's civil affairs offices at the township, county and street levels signed a responsibility letter involving 2014 targets.