"I represent several hundreds of thousands of voters back home. Thinking about it puts a grave responsibility on me," Yu said.

Last year, she and some other deputies were invited to the Ministry of Transport, where they were briefed about the legislative development of public transit.

"My suggestions were taken care of and real progress was made," she said.

During the NPC, deputies propose bills and suggestions as well as review and vote on important legal documents and personnel changes, including the election of top national leaders every five years.

COMMON GOAL

Xie Liying is one of China's 270 million migrant workers. She is also an NPC deputy.

In 2017, she submitted a suggestion calling for inter-provincial medical care for migrant workers. By the end of that year, the central government had introduced a guidance addressing the issue, which made her "very proud."

"I am not representing myself alone. Behind me there are so many fellow workers supporting and counting on me," Xie said. This year, she brought with her suggestions about housing, welfare and education for migrants.

China still has more than 40 million people waiting to be lifted out of poverty. No matter how NPC deputies describe their identity or social status, their common goal is to make the Chinese people happy.

"The deputies elected under the framework of the people's congress system are obligated to serve the people. They listen to the people and speak up for them. This is democracy with Chinese characteristics," Yu said.

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