In the afternoon of March 3rd, a press conference for the third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held. Liu Jieyi, the spokesperson of the conference, informed the media about the agenda arrangements and answered reporters' questions. On March 4th, the third session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC opened.

On March 4th, a press conference for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) will be held, and the spokesperson of the conference will answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists regarding the conference agenda and issues related to the work of the NPC. On March 5th, the third session of the 14th NPC will open.

China thus enters the "Two Sessions" period.

This year is the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan and also the year for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan. The National Two Sessions in this crucial year have attracted extensive attention.

A few days ago, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting to discuss the draft of the Government Work Report that the State Council plans to submit to the third session of the 14th NPC for deliberation. Holding a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee to discuss the draft of the Government Work Report on the eve of the National Two Sessions has become a common practice.

This meeting of the Political Bureau emphasized further comprehensively deepening reforms, expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world, building a modern industrial system, better coordinating development and security, implementing more proactive and effective macro policies, and expanding domestic demand, etc. In the eyes of the outside world, these contents involve all aspects of national economy and people's livelihood and will be reflected in the Government Work Report submitted to deputies and members for deliberation and discussion at the Two Sessions.

Over the past few days, during on-site interviews at the deputies' and members' accommodation locations, reporters have seen that some deputies and members have brought notebooks filled with research records, and some are holding thick stacks of research reports. During telephone and online interviews, many deputies' and members' insightful opinions have also been heard.

Scientific and technological innovation is an area that Hu Dongfang, a deputy to the National People's Congress, has long been concerned about. He is the deputy chief engineer of Zhejiang Chentai Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on the research and development of smart meters and charging piles. Bringing with him suggestions derived from on-site visits to many specialized, sophisticated, distinctive, and innovative enterprises to Beijing, Hu Dongfang said that this year he will continue to pay attention to issues such as improving the technological innovation level of enterprises, promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and safeguarding the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment.

With the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies, deputies and members have an insight into industry trends and think about how to promote the construction of a modern industrial system and develop new-quality productive forces.

After his suggestions were handled with high quality by departments such as the National Energy Administration, He Guanghua, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the director of the Cable Operation and Maintenance Center of State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company, said that this year's suggestions will focus on promoting the sustainable development of the new energy industry. Qi Xiangdong, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and the chairman of Qianxin Technology Group, is committed to finding solutions to the hidden dangers of new technologies in industrial innovation and hopes to promote the innovative application of "AI + security" to escort thousands of industries in seeking productivity from artificial intelligence.

In this crucial year, there are special expectations for solving economic problems. At the Central Economic Work Conference held at the end of last year, when arranging the key tasks for 2025, "vigorously boosting consumption, improving investment efficiency, and comprehensively expanding domestic demand" was placed at the top of the list. Many deputies and members are concerned about how to boost domestic demand this year.

Quan Heng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, will put forward suggestions on boosting consumption and call for further promoting mid-to-high-end service consumption in cultural tourism, sports, exhibitions, and other fields to become a new engine for driving consumption growth. Jin Li, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and the vice president of the Southern University of Science and Technology, has brought suggestions this year on optimizing the limit of personal payment accounts to boost new consumption momentum.

People's livelihood issues have always been a hot topic at the National Two Sessions. Deputies and members have conducted in-depth investigations and research at the grassroots level, and the "bags" they carry when reporting reflect the warmth of people's livelihood.

Liu Xiya, from the education field, has more than ten years of experience in performing her duties as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Based on long-term research and school practice, this year she has turned her attention to international exchanges in basic education. Ao Hushan, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and the executive vice president of the Chinese Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, has always been concerned about the latest cancer treatment technologies and equipment in the world and hopes to promote the entry of medical scientific and technological innovation products into hospitals to empower the health of patients. Cao Chen, a deputy to the National People's Congress, said that she will continue to speak out for the elderly population and ensure that more elderly people can enjoy a comfortable life in their old age.

Focusing on this crucial year and formulating key strategies, deputies and members come to the meetings with suggestions and opinions that gather the will and wisdom of the people. They will come up with practical measures and offer good suggestions through extensive brainstorming, jointly converging into a vigorous force to promote the high-quality development of China.