Editor’s note:

The annual meetings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), start on March 3 and 5, with Jilin province sending 64 NPC deputies and 28 CPPCC members to discuss major socio-economic issues such as the judiciary, food safety, environmental protection, and reforms, in Beijing.

Jilin delegation led by Bayanqulo, the Party secretary, held a meeting in Beijing, on March 3.

Jilin Korean delegates (2nd and 3rd left) at opening ceremony of the CPPCC, in Beijing, on March 3. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

What they had to say:

"It is fair to pay teachers at rural areas based on the school's facilities and environment. The more poor the area is, the higher the pay."

                                                                                                               — Liu Yichun, NPC deputy

"We need greater emphasis on the ecology around Changbai Mountain to change the timber industry to better protect resources."

                                                                                                                — Bai Guangxin, NPC deputy

"I’m concerned about legal matters in registering farmland and in Jilin’s urbanization, such as building more community-based villages."

                                                                                                                — Guo Naishuo, NPC deputy

"I’m proposing that we give greater emphasis to teaching primary and high school students some practical skills and a 'can-do' spirit, which, I personally feel, should get greater attention from both schools, parents and the public."

                                                                                                                   — Xiong Mei, NPC deputy

"I think this is the best time to develop the private economy through government policies and suggest that the government continue supporting the private sector through preferential policies and more investment."

                                                                                                                   — Liu Guifeng, NPC deputy

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