China's Political Season: Reactions to Xi Jinping's attendance of delegation discussion

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region delegation's discussion and review meeting. During the Monday afternoon discussion, Xi emphasized key issues, including innovation, unity and poverty alleviation. CGTN shares reactions from people in the region.

Poverty alleviation is high on President Xi's remarks during discussions with the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region delegation. Deputies said it showed that President Xi really cares about people's livelihood.

ZHAO HUIJIE, PARTY SECRETARY XIAOMIAOZI VILLAGE, INNER MONGOLIA "President Xi asked whether we have irrigable land and how we deal with garbage. We feel that he really cares about us and shows concern from his heart."

Inner Mongolia has a population of nearly 400-thousand who live below the poverty line. Chifeng city has the province's highest population of people living in poverty.

MENG XIANDONG, MAYOR CHIFENG CITY, INNER MONGOLIA "President Xi pointed out that Chifeng has the highest population living in poverty within Inner Mongolia. He also listed series of very accurate figures."

Xi Jinping has urged local authorities to work hard to help people out of poverty and to revitalize the countryside. Locals praised his thoughts on this.

LOCAL VILLAGER XIAOMIAOZI VILLAGE, INNER MONGOLIA "We watched President Xi's discussion on TV last night and we are excited. We will definitely work harder."

LOCAL VILLAGER XIAOMIAOZI VILLAGE, INNER MONGOLIA "We sincerely invited President Xi to visit our village and have a look at our happy life."