Security guard finds role in NPC

Despite 21 years as a security guard and even being elected last year as a deputy to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, 39-year-old Li Yong is still dedicated to his job.

"I thought that working in Beijing was a precious opportunity, but I didn't expect a lot from the job," recalled Li, who came to the capital from Yiyang in Central China's Hunan province.

Beginning with a monthly salary of 340 yuan ($51), Li and his 24 classmates worked at a security company in Beijing, mainly patrolling and gatekeeping in Haidian district.