For the upcoming third session of the 14th NPC, Sheng's proposals once again stem from her “doorstep“ observations. She has noticed that some time-honored brands and products from large shopping malls are well-received at grassroots level. “It would be an effective way to boost consumption if more efforts could be focused on grassroots communities,“ Sheng said.

　　Sheng Hong (L) talks to her colleague at her office in Changning District, east China's Shanghai, Feb. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

　　Sheng Hong renews a display board with magnetic number stickers at a legislative outreach office of Gubei civic center in Hongqiao Subdistrict of Changning District, east China's Shanghai, Feb. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

　　Sheng Hong addresses an event in celebration of the Lantern Festival at a residential community in Hongqiao Subdistrict of Changning District, east China's Shanghai, Feb. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

　　Sheng Hong (2nd R) talks to a resident during an event in celebration of the Lantern Festival at a residential community in Hongqiao Subdistrict of Changning District, east China's Shanghai, Feb. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)