What they say

Li Haibin, CPPCC National Committee Beijing Locomotive Co

The government should care about couples who had only one child because of the one-child policy. I suggest adding a new kind of paid leave to the Regulation on Paid Annual Leave that gives people who have no siblings time to take care of their aging parents.

Wang Guoqing, CPPCC National Committee member ands pokesman

With the development of information and communications technology, it’s inevitable that officials will have more contact with the media. With this in mind, officials should learn to improve their media literacy; they should know the media well and know how to work with journalists. Media workers and society should also be more tolerant when officials occasionally say something improper.

Gao Ali, NPC deputy and principal of No 1 Experimental Primary School in Shangqiu, Henan province

Spending a lot of money on a house near a good school to help a child secure a place, or sending a child to expensive tutorial classes does not guarantee that child will develop well. Parents play a bigger role than they think in a child’s growth and should set a good example, in words and deeds. I suggest we draft a family education law that gives guidance to young parents on how to educate their children.

Luo Shaming, CPPCC National Committee member

Old shops or enterprises are characterized in traditional Chinese culture, and some of the well-known and influential ones should be supported to help make them more competitive. Less prominent ones should also be backed to increase their vitality and market share.

Chen Sisi, CPPCC National Committee

Live video-streaming platforms play a role in cultural exchanges and enrich young people’s lives. I suggest that an open and inclusive environment be created for the development and innovation of such platforms. Guidance and supervision are also needed.

Cao Kefan, NPC deputy and TV presenter

Faking audience ratings should be eradicated because it’s harmful to TV stations, producers, sponsors and the audience. Only companies that manipulate the ratings benefit. I suggest a fair and objective rating system be set up, as fake data cannot be used to measure whether a cultural program is successful or not.