Chen Wenjun:

Thank you, Mr. Pei. The floor is now open for questions. Please identify the news outlet you represent before raising your questions.

Legal Daily:

The Veterans Protection Law of China is a fundamental law in the field of veterans affairs. With its implementation, what changes have taken place in the field of veterans affairs? Could you provide insights into the new initiatives and arrangements planned with regards to improving the complementary legal and regulatory framework in the upcoming stages? Thank you.

Pei Jinjia:

Thank you for your questions, let me elaborate on this. The formulation and implementation of the Veterans Protection Law of China was a significant decision made by the CPC Central Committee. It is a concrete embodiment of the implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and provides a comprehensive legal basis for the work concerning veterans affairs in the new era. Since the implementation of the Veterans Protection Law, departments for veterans affairs at various levels have diligently studied, promoted and put the law into practice, resulting in positive achievements in the legal construction of work concerning veterans affairs.

First, we have further refined the policy and regulatory framework. Taking the enactment of the Veterans Protection Law as a catalyst, we have facilitated the development of a series of policies, regulations and systems. Over 100 policy documents related to veterans affairs have been successively issued, providing excellent policy and legal support for our various tasks. In particular, in line with local situations, various complementary measures have been introduced, enabling the preliminary formation of a coherent and coordinated policy and regulatory framework that connects different levels of veterans' work.

Second, we have safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of veterans. We have taken a series of innovative measures to address key issues of concern among veterans, such as employment and resettlement, education and training, assistance for those in need, commendation for martyrs, and preferential treatment and compensation. These efforts have led to veterans enjoying more of the fruits of reform and development, and a resolute correction of behaviors that violate policy and regulatory provisions. We have also firmly investigated and punished various illegal conducts that infringe upon the honor of heroes and martyrs.

Third, we have improved administrative efficiency. The promulgation of the Veterans Protection Law, as well as the formulation of various policies and regulations, have established a fundamental framework guiding our work in veterans affairs. We have successively carried out initiatives such as the Year of Implementing Legal Policies, On-Site Inspections and extensive research efforts, which have further promoted the implementation of legal policies. At the same time, we have regarded the Veterans Protection Law as an important benchmark for administrative decision-making, management and supervision. We have developed a list of administrative law enforcement matters related to the work concerning veterans affairs, standardized the criteria for administrative discretion, and promoted strict, standardized, civilized and fair law enforcement.

Fourth, we have united our efforts. The Veterans Protection Law clearly stipulates that caring for and showing love to veterans is a shared responsibility of the whole of society. Since the promulgation of the law, through extensive publicity, various sectors of society have become increasingly concerned with the work on veterans affairs, and have actively worked to help solve practical difficulties facing veterans and other service personnel. It can be said that a positive situation has gradually formed, in which the Party, government, military and civilian sectors are jointly promoting veterans affairs.

Next, we will continue to uphold Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and adhere to General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourse on the work concerning veterans affairs, and further improve various policies and regulations. Since the promulgation of the Veterans Protection Law, there are still several regulations and policies that need to be improved. In particular, we need to accelerate the formulation and revision of regulations and policies in the near-term, such as regulations on the commendation of martyrs, the placement of veterans and the preferential treatment of service personnel. We need to further improve the corresponding implementation measures and promote the implementation of various laws and policies. At the same time, we will guide all regions to creatively tailor the comprehensive implementation of laws and policies to local conditions. Thank you.