[Explanation] On March 5, the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress opened in Beijing.

After the opening ceremony, some representatives of the Taiwan Provincial Delegation were interviewed and talked about their first impressions of this year's government work report.

  [Explanation] Representative Zhang Xiong said that development is still a high-frequency word in this year's government work report.

With the development of the times, our development concept has become richer and more scientific.

  [Concurrent] Zhang Xiong, deputy to the National People's Congress

  Since 2018, the government work report has changed development from high-speed development to high-quality development.

This year's government work report shows that (my country's GDP reached) 114 trillion yuan, doubling my country's GDP in 2012, but our energy consumption per unit of GDP has been reduced by 30%. (Towards) high quality (development step by step).

  [Explanation] Representative Zeng Liqun believes that this year's government work report is a report that boosts confidence.

  [Concurrent] Zeng Liqun, deputy to the National People's Congress

  (Today's government work report) is a report full of hope, because this report uses 3/4 of the length to make an overall deployment of our work in 2022, that is, adhere to the general tone of the work of seeking progress while maintaining stability, On this basis, the objectives are clear, the key points are highlighted, and the measures are specific, which also reflects the scientific rationality and practicality of the whole.

  [Explanation] Regarding the content of the report involving cross-strait relations, several representatives said that the mainland's policy toward Taiwan is consistent, and as the representative of the Taiwan delegation, it will better exert its own advantages.

  [Concurrent] Lin Qing, deputy to the National People's Congress

  As local Taiwanese workers, we must further implement the central government's major policies and principles, and pave the way for every Taiwanese compatriot living, working and studying in the mainland.

This year is also the 30th anniversary of the "1992 Consensus". At this historical juncture, we Taiwan Union people want to give full play to our advantages of nostalgia and family affection, and do more work that is conducive to cross-strait non-governmental exchanges and personnel exchanges.

  [Concurrent] Cai Peihui, deputy to the National People's Congress

  We adhere to the "1992 Consensus" and work together with our Taiwan compatriots to make joint efforts to realize the great Chinese dream of our Chinese nation.

  [Concurrent] Liao Haiying, deputy to the National People's Congress

  As the representative of the Taiwan delegation, we have also seen the sustenance and hope for the reunification of the two sides of the strait, and we are opposed to Taiwan independence, especially the interference of foreign forces, and do a good job of cross-strait work.

  [Explanation] Representative Zou Zhenqiu said that he felt more confidence and strength through the government work report.

  [Concurrent] Zou Zhenqiu, deputy to the National People's Congress

  In response to the complicated situation (currently at home and abroad), (in the report) practical measures are put forward. We must adhere to the general work principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and focus on stabilizing the macroeconomic market. The Chinese economy will certainly be able to withstand downward pressure and maintain stability Zhiyuan, I think this is a very confident statement. This can only be said when we have all kinds of adequate preparations and confidence.

Responsible editor: [Cheng Chunyu]