People-first approach delivers tangible benefits in daily life

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"Taking a people-centered approach" or "putting people first", embodied in laws that empower prosecutors to file public-interest litigations for barrier-free facilities, the…

The establishment of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law at a central conference in November 2020 marked a significant shift toward a people-centered approach to governance. Six years on, this approach has become a tangible reality, as demonstrated through actions across various fields. The true measure of this move is not in slogans or texts, but in whether the needs of ordinary people are recognized, met and protected through institutional mechanisms.

Legislation, law enforcement and the judiciary are all amplifying the voice of the people, ensuring their views are heard and their concerns addressed. By improving how institutions work, the system ensures that individuals in need are heeded and supported.

Earlier this month, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, adopted a law on procuratorial public-interest litigation, which will take effect on Jan 1, 2027. The law identifies the construction of barrier-free environments as a domain where prosecutors can file public-interest lawsuits. This means that if wheelchair users find a ramp too steep or a tactile path blocked, they need not hire a lawyer or file a case themselves. Prosecutors will step in on their behalf and push the relevant departments to make necessary rectifications.

In short, the legislation supports people with disabilities by safeguarding their rights and enhancing their living conditions. Notably, the benefits extend beyond people with disabilities and the elderly to anyone with accessibility needs, including those with temporary injuries, pregnant women, and parents with infants. Previously, prosecutors could file public-interest lawsuits involving the environment, food and drug safety, and the rights of women and children. This expansion in procuratorial power is a legislative response to public demand.

In another people-centered move, the Ministry of Public Security has targeted online insults, defamation and privacy violations through a major…

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