Deputy gives his all to work for the people

In China, Spring Festival is usually a time for reunions with relatives and friends. But during the holiday this year, National People's Congress Deputy Song Xinfang locked himself in his room and refused any invitations to dinner.

"I never have time to enjoy festivals or weekends - especially Spring Festival, because the two sessions come straight after it," the 64-year-old said.

"Before the festival this year, I collected materials, conducted research and did surveys. During it, I had to make full use of my time writing suggestions and coming up with motions."