Well-being of people high on China's agenda

Enhancing overall living standards, meeting daily needs seen as priorities

When Li Xiaona, a grassroots official from Jiangsu province, engaged in conversation with President Xi Jinping during last year's two sessions — the annual gatherings of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies — she chose not to present intricate policy proposals.

Instead, she focused on the everyday yet urgent issues within her residential community, discussing matters such as replacing windows, trimming lawns, installing elevators and adding parking spaces.

After learning about Li's work, Xi commended her dedication to the community and asked in detail about people's livelihoods, such as how the community renovation was going and whether it was common to see newly installed elevators in the old neighborhood.