Pingyao deputies offer suggestions at municipal legislation congress

Pingyao county's delegation to the eighth session of the fourth Jinzhong Municipal People's Congress between Feb 23 and 25 reviewed and discussed the municipal government's work report, putting forward development suggestions based on the county's status quo.

During the three-day session, the deputies from Pingyao submitted 37 suggestions and motions focusing on economic transformation, reform and innovation, project construction, improving people's living standards and social governance.

For example, Guo Xingyin, one of the deputies from Pingyao and chairman of Pingyao Coal Chemical Group, said that the group would strengthen and optimize traditional industries and accelerate the development of emerging sectors. Guo added that the group's revenue would increase to 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).

Deputy Kang Qingfeng put forward suggestions on accelerating the construction of a global tourism model city, optimizing and upgrading tourist attractions, developing the nighttime economy in the Ancient City of Pingyao and cultivating new tourism products.

Wang Yonggui, another Pingyao deputy, suggested further deepening rural reforms, simplifying the approval process and removing development obstacles to promote rural revitalization. Wang also advocated for increasing government efforts to eliminate the harm caused to minors by excessive online gaming.