On January 31, Li Keqiang, Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, chaired a symposium to listen to the opinions and suggestions of people from the fields of education, science and technology, culture, health, sports and grass-roots people on the Government Work Report (Draft for Opinions). Zhang Gaoli, Vice Premier of the State Council, and Wang Yang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council attended. At the meeting, nine delegates talked freely about the vigorous and upward new atmosphere displayed by all walks of life in the light of their own work.Li Keqiang had in-depth exchanges with you and extended New Year's greetings to them. He said that since the Eighteenth National Congress of the CPC, under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core, China has made hard-won achievements in various undertakings. To maintain a good momentum, we must further release the wisdom and strength hidden in the people and further solve the most direct and realistic interests of the people. I hope you can talk about your views and make suggestions directly, so that the work of the government can better understand the people's feelings, understand the people's opinions and reach the people's hearts, so that all policies can be more closely linked with the expectations of the masses.

Academician Dou Xiankang, president of Wuhan University, suggested that in building an innovative country, we should attach great importance to the role of talents and increase support for the construction of high-level universities in the central and Western regions. Academician Shi Yigong, president of the West Lake Institute of Higher Education, proposed that we should encourage, support and actively explore the development of high-quality private higher education. Li Keqiang said that a large number of high-quality talents are needed to promote high-quality development. Governments at all levels should strive to promote balanced development of education, create a fair environment, give schools greater autonomy in running schools, and encourage and support the development of high-level public education.Private education will train more talents of all kinds. Academician Chen Zhiming, director of the Institute of Mathematics and Scientific Engineering Computing of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, suggested that we should continue to increase investment in science and technology and pay more attention to basic research. Li Keqiang said that the implementation of innovation-driven development strategy must lay a solid foundation for basic research. Without the "squat run-up" of basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, it is impossible to achieve the "take-off leap" of original innovation and breakthroughs in core key technologies. It is necessary to improve incentive policies, cover up the "cold bench" of basic research, and encourage scientific and technological personnel to produce more original and breakthrough research results.Fan Jinshi, honorary president of Dunhuang Research Institute, proposed that the protection and utilization of cultural heritage should be strengthened to enhance the international influence of Chinese excellent traditional culture. Actor Huang Bo hopes that the state will increase its guidance and support for the film and television industry and further stimulate the creative enthusiasm of literary and artistic workers. Li Keqiang said that cultural prosperity is an important manifestation of the country's prosperity. We should not only apply scientific and technological means to better protect traditional cultural relics, especially historical treasures such as world cultural heritage, but also meet the needs of the times and have more taste and style.Promote the cultural products of positive energy, so that the excellent Chinese culture can be inherited and carried forward. Liu Xiaocheng, president of Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital, proposed to deepen medical reform and improve the benign compensation mechanism of public hospitals. Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team and vice chairman of the Chinese Volleyball Association, suggested building more public fitness facilities to expand and strengthen the sports industry. Li Keqiang said that medical and health care and physical fitness are two important pillars to consolidate the foundation of a healthy China. In response to the concerns of the masses, the government should strive to break down institutional barriers, create a good environment, mobilize the enthusiasm of social forces, increase the supply of short-board services in the social field, and constantly improve the quality of life of the masses.

Kong Puzhong, a farmer in Dahu Town, Liuyang, Hunan, made suggestions on promoting the development of family farms. Li Keqiang said that in order to implement the strategy of rural revitalization, we should actively cultivate new agricultural operators, and all departments in various regions should increase their support according to their needs so that they can fully display their talents on the vast rural stage. Li Pengxuan, who is engaged in express delivery in Zhuoli Town, Linyi, Shanxi Province, once made suggestions through the column "I say a word to the Premier" of the Chinese government website. At the symposium, he also expressed the hope that the state would promote the deepening cooperation between the insurance industry and the express industry to escort fresh agricultural products into the city. Li Keqiang said that we encourage and support the development of new industries such as express delivery and take various measures to reduce logistics costs, which can not only promote economic growth, but also promote the improvement of people's livelihood. The government should practice the people-centered development idea, expand the channels to listen to the voice of the people and understand the public opinion, and constantly improve its work in the benign interaction with the society. Liu Yandong, Ma Kai and Yang Jing attended the symposium.