What the NPC deputies say

Shui Qingxia, head coach of China's women's soccer team

After years of impressive performances on the field, the Chinese women's soccer team has earned its reputation as an indomitable, hardworking unit that fights as a team and never gives up, which is why we're known as the "Steel Roses" by fans. I think all Chinese have inherited this strong will, which is reflected in all walks of life, and this will only push us harder to make our country stronger. As for us, we will continue to carry on pushing our team forward and always try to make our country proud whenever we can.

Shan Zenghai, chief engineer of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group

The Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group's all-terrain cranes have been upgraded and have now reached the leading global level. The domestic component ratio has been increased from 71 to 100 percent, with all key components now made in China. These cranes are considered the most technologically challenging products to make in the construction machinery industry, and require overcoming great research and development difficulties. Going forward, the company will work hard to become a world-class enterprise and improve the international competitiveness of its products.

Lieutenant Commander Zhu Yuemeng, a political instructor on CNS Liaoning

The past decade has witnessed the birth and growth of China's aircraft carrier force as well as the PLA Navy's path toward becoming a world-class power. Behind the achievements are hard work and the contributions of generations of crew members. Our navy will be anywhere China's national interests are present.

Hou Rong, deputy director of the Chengdu Research Center for Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province

China's progress toward becoming an ecological civilization over the past decade has made huge strides. During this period, national parks have gone from being a little-known concept to reality. In 2021, a national park tasked with the protection of pandas and several other species was officially established. Ecological protection has become a Chinese consensus.

Zhang Keqin, academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Science and technology are central to ensuring the safe and secure supply of farm produce. As a legislator in the agricultural sector and an agricultural scientist, I feel an obligation to contribute to the national strategy of invigorating the farming sector.

Wang Yucheng, secretary of the Yucun village Party Branch, Anji county, Zhejiang province

A drop of water reflects the brilliance of the sun, and behind Yucun village is a booming China. We firmly believe that the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains" is the path that will guide rural vitalization in the new era.