Legislator uses chickens to help more farmers

Running a chicken farm in Central China's Hubei province, Song Qingli has made himself known through multiple identities: an army veteran; a farmer; a young entrepreneur who managed to expand his business through livestreaming; and a caring person who helped his fellow villagers shake off poverty by running farms.

Last year, the 36-year-old assumed another new identity - as a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislative body.

"I am pleased that such an honor could be bestowed on an ordinary farmer like me," said Song, a member of the Tujia ethnic group. "Now that it happened, I will make every effort to fulfill my duty and help fellow farmers lead better lives."