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VILLAGE OF VITALITY

As the annual sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top advisory body, are currently underway, Beijing Review presents the stories of several NPC deputies and CPPCC National Committee members. We hope these reports help readers understand who they are and how they work for the nation.

Since taking charge of Lizu Village in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province in 2017, Fang Haolong has been working hard to improve it. A variety of measures have been taken, such as creating a clean environment, developing local industries, attracting professional personnel and promoting tourism.

“Ensuring a nicer place for villagers to live and for tourists to visit,.

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