Xi Jinping's key words on opening days of previous three NPCs

During the annual Two Sessions, top Chinese leaders always join a panel discussion with deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC). For the outside world, it is an important window into the ideologies behind Chinese governance. 

During each of the past three Two Sessions meetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, participated in the panel discussions with deputies to the NPC from Shanghai on March 5 in 2013, 2014 and 2015. There were three key words in his speeches at these panel discussions.

Innovation

"More efforts should put into enhancing innovation and injecting it with dynamism and vitality," said Xi at the panel discussion during the Two Sessions in 2013. 

In the official press release of fewer than 1,000 words on that same day, "innovation" appeared five times. 

During the same period in 2014, Xi discussed "adhering to core system innovation" and stressed "strengthening and innovating social governance."

In last year's speech, Xi also talked about innovation, saying,"innovation is the driving force behind development. We must get rid of structural and institutional obstacles and push innovation as a productive force." He also spoke of increasing "financial reform innovation."

Grassroots

President Xi put emphasis on grassroots during the panel discussion of 2013. "To implement policies that benefit the people; focus more on challenges facing the masses; ensure that people live happy and peaceful lives; and ensure social harmony and stability."

"We must designate resources, services and management for the grassroots and provide accurate, more effective management for them," said Xi in 2014.

In 2015, Xi specified the requirements of innovating social governance, saying: "We must take the fundamental interests of the majority as coordinates, starting with the interests people are concerned about most—those that are closely related to and practical for the people. We must push services and management to the grassroots and transform from management to governance."

Managing officials

During the Two Sessions in 2013, Xi mentioned at least twice that officials at all levels should "transform their working styles." 

In 2014, Xi said: "We should focus on improving the quality of cadres and train expert urban management officials. Building and managing cities must be done with a scientific attitude, advanced concepts and true expertise. 

In 2015, Xi Jinping stated that "tightening Party discipline is a fundamental guarantee for the Party when struggling in new situations.” 

The three key words mentioned above are closely related to "people." Soon it will be time observe this year's Two Sessions for any new key words.