Regional legislative authorities operate 32 outreach offices across China, covering 31 provinces and municipalities.The offices provide more than 57 million people with the opportunity to express their views on a range of issues.

In the city of Shanghai, consultations are being held in the local outreach office in the neighborhood of Hongqiao, where foreign nationals make up 20 percent of the population. Residents, regardless of their cultural background or nationality, have been invited to express their views on life, community issues and legislative amendments.