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What measures have been taken to tackle hidden fire safety risks in key sectors while promoting a preemptive approach to public security governance? What progress has been made? What do you plan to do next? Thank you.

Wang Daoxi:

Mr. Zhou will answer these questions.

Zhou Tian:

Thank you for the questions. Fire safety is a crucial component of public security and directly impacts people's daily lives and work. We consistently uphold the principle of "people-first, life-first," closely monitoring key areas and critical links and implementing effective measures to address hidden fire safety risks. 

In terms of formulating regulations and standards, we strengthened efforts to address problems at their source and improved fire safety-related regulations and standards. We issued 23 sets of fire safety regulations, including those on the management of social fire protection technical services, fire safety management in high-rise civil buildings, and trial measures for fire safety management in leased factories and warehouses. We ensured the implementation of fire safety-related responsibilities and made strict and clear requirements regarding fire safety management. In collaboration with market regulation and urban-rural development authorities, we issued 68 national standards and 35 industry-specific standards for fire safety. These include the general code for fire protection of buildings and constructions, guidelines for preparing and implementing firefighting and emergency evacuation plans for workplaces, and rules for fire safety management in large-scale commercial complexes, providing technical support for social fire safety management. 

Regarding specialized rectification, we have adopted a "whole-chain" supervision method to address pressing real-world issues, continuously advancing concentrated efforts to rectify safety hazards related to electric bicycles and fire protection products. Concurrently, we have inspected 955,000 high-rise buildings and addressed 488,800 identified hazards. We have advanced standardized fire safety management in large commercial complexes exceeding 50,000 square meters and checked risks in labor-intensive enterprises within industrial parks, factories and mixed-use business sites with multiple operations and ownerships. We launched a campaign to clear fire escape routes and addressed over 3.76 million issues related to blocked evacuation passages, emergency exits and fire lanes.

In terms of public awareness education and training, we have intensified our efforts to promote fire safety education in businesses, rural areas, communities, schools and homes. For example, we organized summer fire safety campaigns and livestreamed fire safety classes for primary and middle schools. We also partnered with postal departments to distribute fire safety materials to households. To address issues like the illegal transfer of contracts, subcontracting, unauthorized hot work, unsafe operations and chaotic on-site management, we produced three specialized fire safety training videos for manufacturing plants, medical institutions and dining establishments. These videos were widely distributed to relevant organizations for training purposes.

To empower organizations to better manage their own fire safety, we have developed fire prevention guidelines, inspection instructions and management regulations tailored to new sectors and emerging industries. We have provided model inspection training, on-site guidance, appointment-based training services and follow-up technical assistance to improve organizations' capabilities in identifying, checking and rectifying fire hazards. We have focused on high-risk areas such as small-scale businesses, mixed-use facilities, and densely populated areas. In these areas, we have focused on key personnel and emergency response teams in organizations, and conducted large-scale fire safety drills, promoting knowledge and skills needed for fire prevention and self-rescue.

Moving forward, we will continue to enhance our public safety system and strengthen our fire safety management capabilities. We aim to develop a comprehensive fire safety work method that involves various departments and encourages public participation. These efforts are designed to support and facilitate high-quality social and economic development. Thank you for your attention.