In a strategic move, Premier Li Qiang of China chaired the State Council’s standing meeting on February 24, orchestrating a detailed plan to ramp up governmental activities right after the Spring Festival.
Participants were reminded that the current year inaugurates the 15th Five-Year Plan. State Council entities must hit the ground running, focusing on annual targets and tasks. A key directive was to cultivate a precise understanding of political achievements, implementing them in ways that deliver concrete results aligned with on-the-ground realities and public expectations.
A major focus was the development of the silver economy and improved care for the aging population. With China’s elderly demographic expanding rapidly, the meeting stressed policy reforms to nurture this sector’s potential. Priorities include expanding nutrition services for seniors, meeting rising consumption needs, and unlocking greater purchasing power to drive economic growth.
Further resolutions aimed at fortifying basic-level firefighting infrastructure across the country. The assembly greenlit the revised draft of the PRC Water Law after thorough review, forwarding it to the NPC Standing Committee for approval. These decisions reflect a holistic approach to balancing economic innovation, public safety, and resource management in China’s dynamic policy landscape.