Deputies Voice at Chongqing Two Sessions: Suggestions for Sports, Transportation, Minor Protection, and Industrial Development

Chongqing - Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality buzzed with diverse voices on January 20 at the 2024 Chongqing Two Sessions. Bridging News tapped into the pulse of the event, engaging with deputies of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress from various sectors.

Wang Zhi, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress and Deputy General Manager of Chongqing Expressway Group Co., Ltd., has observed chronic traffic congestion around primary and secondary schools. Handling a two-pronged solution, Wang suggests adding parking areas near schools and introducing dedicated school transportation buses. 

“This approach not only eases road resources but also provides convenience to working parents, helping them manage their schedules more effectively,” Wang said.

Zhou Yimei, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress and General Legal Counsel of CISDI Group Co., Ltd., highlights the importance of legal education related to minor protection. She suggests enhancing the outreach of the Family Education Promotion Law of the People’s Republic of China, especially targeting parents. 

“Despite the law being in effect for two years and its widespread promotion, parents still need greater awareness. Integrating this with the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Minors can significantly benefit minors’ upbringing and healthy development,” Zhou said.

Zhang Yawen, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress and Chongqing Municipal Badminton Professional Team (Yubei Team) Head Coach, focuses on the well-being of youth. She emphasizes forging a stronger bond between sports and education, aspiring to spark the love for sports within children’s academic journey.

Zhang, involved in sports education, discussed their collaboration in establishing the Chongqing Municipal Badminton Team (Yubei Team) last year, a joint effort between the Chongqing Administration of Sports and the Yubei District People’s Government, which has received considerable government backing and achieved significant milestones in the past year.

This year, Zhang plans to suggest further integrating sports and education, aiming to nurture the passion for sports in youth and enhance their educational journey.

Ai Shuyan, a deputy to the Chongqing Municipal People’s Congress and Deputy General Manager of Chongqing Senci Import & Export Trade Co., Ltd., revealed that this year, along with other deputies, she has co-authored a suggestion to fast-track the development of modern industrial clusters in Chongqing’s Beibei District. 

Located in Chongqing’s Beibei District, the company, a subsidiary of Chongqing Senci Group and a leading player in Chongqing’s power generation industry, annually exports a significant volume of machinery and equipment, including generators and high-pressure washers, to the ASEAN region. 

Ai’s motion focuses on enhancing industrial chain support and attracting industrial talent. “As a private enterprise representative, I see the immense potential in developing a robust manufacturing cluster, driven by leading enterprises and supported by skilled professionals, especially in Beibei District,” Ai said.