What NPC deputies say

Sheng Hong, Party chief of a residential community in Hongqiao subdistrict of Shanghai's Changning district

Residents from over 50 countries and regions live and work in Hongqiao. Last year, we received 510 visiting delegations, including 55 from overseas. When hosting a high-level think tank delegation from Latin American countries, one visitor saw my picture on the wall and recognized me as an NPC deputy. He was so amazed to learn that an NPC deputy from China works in the grassroots community, so he took out his phone for a photo with me. As an NPC deputy, I take great pride in showcasing China's democracy.

Yang Baoling, Party chief of Huzhangzhuang village in Dongli district, Tianjin

Today, Huzhangzhuang village has achieved its goals of providing rewards for students admitted to university, ensuring social security for elder people, and offering care for those in need. The village is now developing an integrated agriculture and tourism project. I was born and raised in the village and have dedicated over 40 years to working at the grassroots level. My love for this land runs deep.

Cai Qiang, deputy director of the office of the Hainan Free Trade Port Working Committee

The Hainan Free Trade Port will begin independent customs operations this year and upgrade its preferential tax policies further. The tax system tailored to the trade port is taking shape. The trade port has enhanced its offshore duty-free services by introducing options for direct purchase and pick-up and credit-guaranteed pick-up methods. Products eligible for these methods can now be bought and collected directly from duty-free stores. Visitors can use these products during their stay in Hainan, a change from the previous policy, where goods were only available for pick-up upon leaving the island.

He Xiaopeng, CEO of XPeng Motors

XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, as China's low-altitude economy gains momentum with more supportive policies. If the project stays on schedule, XPeng will become the first company globally to mass-produce flying cars. We are integrating vehicle control with AI to develop a new flight control system into such flying cars, making it safer and more user-friendly.