From the chinese press

People's livelihood a vital issue

People's livelihood is the focus of the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee. People's livelihood is important not only economically and socially, but also politically, says an article in People's Daily. Excerpts:

Premier Wen Jiabao's online chat with netizens a few days before the two sessions stressed the issue of people's livelihood, too.