When he took part in deliberations with NPC deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu province last year, Xi emphasized the need to adhere to the people-centered development philosophy. “We must steadily enhance the level of livelihood security through development, and guide and motivate our people to create a happy life with their own hands,“ he said.

　　People-centered development has been at the core of Xi's governance philosophy. When he has conducted inspections nationwide, he has always visited rural areas and urban communities to see how people are faring in their lives.

　　Last year, he spent a total of more than 30 days on inspection tours, visiting 12 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions as well as the Macao Special Administrative Region. He visited farmers' homes, orchards and farm fields, as well as urban communities, seaports and high-tech industrial parks.

　　“As far as Chinese modernization is concerned, the people's well-being is prioritized,“ Xi told local residents when visiting a rural community during his inspection tour of Chongqing in April. “All the work of the Party and the government is aimed at ensuring a happier life for the ordinary people,“ he added.

　　On Jan 22, ahead of Chinese New Year, Xi braved the cold to visit people who had been affected by floods in the village of Zhujiagou in Huludao, Liaoning province. He visited villagers who had moved into their new houses and inquired about the quality of the reconstructed homes and whether their daily necessities were adequate.

　　Wang Lili, Party chief of the village, said that what Xi cares about most is whether the villagers affected by the floods live a good life.

　　“President Xi's care brings warmth and happiness to our hearts,“ she said.

　　According to the Ministry of Finance, 70 percent of government expenditures in 2024 went toward ensuring the people's well-being.