Xi's pledge triggers a top 10 wish list

Xi Jinping met the press for the first time as China's Party chief on Nov 15.

He said: "Our people have an ardent love for life. They wish to have better education, more stable jobs, more income, greater social security, better medical and healthcare, improved housing conditions and a better environment. They want their children to have sound growth, have good jobs and lead a more enjoyable life. To meet their desire for a happy life is our mission."

After listening to Xi's speech, Liu Shengjun, deputy director of the Lujiazui International Finance Research Center of the China Europe International Business School, posted his top 10 wishes for the next 10 years on his micro blog. They are: