A bird's-eye view of Nantong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Nine deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and two members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from Nantong, Jiangsu province, are participating in the two sessions in Beijing from March 4 to 11.

What are some of the NPC deputies and CPPCC members from the city prioritizing?

Liu Hong, CPPCC member, vice-mayor of Nantong

Liu proposes the establishment of national industry parks in the Yangtze River Delta to develop silver economy. He also advocates for improvements in the network environment and restrictions on the use of electronic products by juveniles.

Liu Fan, NPC deputy, orthopedic professor at Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University

Liu calls for national authorities to put a premium on medical reform, particularly nationwide measures. He believes that certain issues within the medical system cannot be solved by a specific hospital or local authorities.

Sun Chunmei, NPC deputy, farmer in Dongshe town, Tongzhou district

Sun asserts that talent is the key to vitalizing rural areas. She suggests that tech-savvy young people who are expert in management should be encouraged to start businesses in rural areas.

Xue Jiping, NPC deputy, president of Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co

In light of the impending implementation of the EU carbon tariff in 2026, Xue recommends the formulation of related policies to incentivize businesses to opt for eco-products. Additionally, he advocates for the professional and standardized development of institutions to enable Chinese companies to identify their products' carbon footprint and other relevant identifications.