Phoenix TV:

We noticed that Hebei has implemented 20 livelihood projects in recent years. Could you please introduce more details in this regard? What are the key areas of work going forward? Thank you.

Wang Zhengpu:

Thank you. I'd like to invite Ms. Jin to answer your questions.

Jin Hui:

Thank you for your questions. The CPC Hebei Provincial Committee and the Hebei provincial government have firmly adhered to the people-centered development philosophy. As the journalist mentioned, we have implemented 20 livelihood projects for years. We have delivered on our promises to the public through the timely completion of all these tasks. For example, since 2008, we have included rebuilding housing units in run-down urban areas and renovating old residential communities and urban villages as part of our livelihood programs. This has resulted in the reconstruction of 796,000 housing units and the renovation of 13,463 old residential communities and 1,341 urban villages. Such efforts allow residents to transition from old, decayed, and cramped housing units into new apartment buildings. We've also implemented a project to switch rural drinking water sources to river water delivered by the South-North Water Diversion Project. This program has provided nearly 30 million rural residents with access to river water. Hebei was also the first in the country to introduce a program of free genetic screening for pregnant women, which has significantly reduced the birth rates of children with intellectual disabilities and hearing and speech impairments.

A new batch of livelihood projects will be launched in three areas this year. First, stepped-up efforts will be made to improve people's living environment in urban and rural areas. We will complete the task of restoring and rebuilding disaster-damaged rural housing, ensuring all disaster-affected residents can live in safe and secure homes. We are implementing the "pocket park" program to create or upgrade a batch of standardized and small-scale sports themed parks, providing residents with new options for recreation and enjoyment. We will also renovate a batch of toilets in rural areas to help improve the rural living environment. Second, we will focus on strengthening infrastructure in urban and rural areas. We will further elevate the quality of public services, making continued efforts to construct and renovate roads in rural areas, build and expand a group of compulsory education schools, and increase compulsory public education enrollment. We will implement comprehensive scoliosis screenings for all primary and secondary school students across the province, aiming to establish the "Hebei model" for preventing and controlling scoliosis in children and adolescents. In response to families' difficulties in childcare, we will extend the coverage of public childcare services. Third, we will strive to strengthen the social security system. We will make every effort to assist unemployed individuals in finding employment or starting businesses, and support families with elderly members facing special difficulties in renovating their homes to make them more age-friendly. We'll also provide a targeted meal assistance program, meeting the most urgent and pressing needs of people with disabilities. Moreover, we will improve the quality and efficiency of social assistance to ensure people's well-being. So far, all these livelihood projects are being implemented in a smooth and orderly manner. Thank you.