Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthening inclusive public services for citizens

BEIJING - In a recent instruction on civil affairs work, Xi Jinping, who is the top leader of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to strengthen public services aimed at meeting people's basic needs and ensuring a basic standard of living for those facing difficulties, Xi Jinping announced

He also called on civil affairs unions at all levels to support the implementation of a proactive national strategy in response to the ageing population and to improve work in the fields of social assistance, social welfare, social affairs and social administration.

Xi Jinping also stressed the need for civil affairs departments to take the initiative in enhancing people's benefits, meeting their needs and helping them overcome difficulties.

Xi Jinping's instruction was read out at a national conference on civil affairs held from Friday to Saturday in Beijing. The conference was addressed by Premier Li Qiangwho is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

Progress in China's modernization requires continuous improvement in civil affairs work to protect and promote the immediate interests of various groups, including people in difficulties and people with disabilities, Li said.

Li stressed that it is important to carry out the work of civil affairs with a deep sense of people and make solid progress to the satisfaction of the people.

He also called for systematic efforts to plan and implement reforms that would break new ground in the area of civil affairs.

In his speech at the conference, State Councilor Shen Yiqin called for efforts to further improve social assistance systems and elderly care services. She also stressed the importance of deepening reforms in funeral services and other areas and strengthening the development of charity initiatives.

The conference recognized exemplary individuals and groups in civic affairs in the country.

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