Govt departments work with NPC deputies to promote whole-process people's democracy

Many government departments have implemented various measures to enhance their communication with deputies to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, in an effort to address concerns and promote whole-process people's democracy, according to a report reviewed by the NPC Standing Committee.

The report, detailing the handling of suggestions and opinions raised by NPC deputies, was submitted to the ongoing session of the NPC Standing Committee on Monday.

It revealed that deputies to the 14th NPC submitted a total of 9,160 suggestions during the third full session of the 14th NPC held in March, with an additional 150 proposals after the plenary meeting closed.

To ensure effective handling of these suggestions, a number of governmental and judicial departments have intensified their interactions with deputies to gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives, the report noted.

Among them, the Ministry of Finance engaged with deputies approximately 5,100 times and gathered around 2,100 opinions while processing proposals. Similarly, the State Taxation Administration selected some suggestions from deputies through personal visits and follow-up phone calls, collecting feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of their responses.

In addition, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology invited deputies to participate in forums with manufacturing enterprises and organized roundtable meetings with small and medium-sized enterprises. The ministry also sent magazines and materials to deputies on a monthly basis to keep them informed about industrial growth and progress in handling suggestions.

Moreover, some departments, such as the National Healthcare Security Administration and the National Medical Products Administration, have utilized information platforms to ensure that all feedback on proposals is promptly uploaded online, making it more accessible to deputies.

While enhancing exchanges with deputies, the report also emphasizes that some authorities have taken steps to address the issues raised, thereby facilitating the implementation of whole-process people's democracy throughout the suggestion-handling process.

For instance, in response to proposals, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has established a technical committee for humanoid robots and developed high-quality industrial data sets in key areas like steel and petrochemicals, aiming to accelerate the industrialization of technologies such as next-generation power batteries and automotive chips.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs has secured funding and centralized care services for economically disadvantaged elderly individuals with disabilities, and revised regulations on the management of child welfare institutions to provide better care, support, and rehabilitation services for children with disabilities.