Li Qiang Inspects Key Livelihood Projects to Improve Urban Quality and Public Well-being

Dalian Party Secretary Li Qiang inspected key livelihood projects across multiple districts on November 10, according to the Peninsula Morning Post.

Touring alleyways, schools, fitness centers, and nursing homes in Zhongshan, Xigang, and Ganjingzi districts, Li emphasized that the city must implement the “people’s city” concept to improve urban quality and warmth.

At Wanfuju Community in Ganjingzi District, Li inspected back-alley renovations where officials reported on illegal structure demolition, new parking spaces, and road widening. Li stressed the need to balance construction schedules, quality, and costs during neighborhood and road upgrades, highlighting the importance of refined urban management to improve resident living conditions.

Moving to educational infrastructure, Li examined the newly constructed teaching building, gymnasium, and auditorium at Dalian No. 5 Middle School, reviewing local efforts to optimize educational resource supply.

Local authorities must coordinate teaching facilities, faculties, and enrollment quotas to match demographic shifts, Li noted, adding that every child should have access to fair and high-quality education.

Touring the table tennis and badminton halls at the Dalian Municipal Fitness Center, Li listened to updates regarding the utilization of public sports venues. Public sports facilities must combine non-profit services with market-driven operations, he stated, noting that expanding venue availability helps meet the diverse health and fitness needs of local residents.

At the Kaikang Yijia Kuiying Nursing Home, Li inspected elderly-friendly facilities, living quarters, dining areas, and medical provisions while reviewing local senior care operations. Operators must address market demand by utilizing idle assets to expand care services, Li said, while also ordering strict adherence to fire safety, gas safety, and food safety protocols.

Li urged officials to integrate infrastructure investments with human-centric services to turn policy plans into tangible benefits. Projects scheduled for completion this year must meet deadlines without compromising engineering standards, he stated.

The report says the city must prioritize winter heating quality, commodity price stability, and assistance for vulnerable populations. Planning for next year’s livelihood projects should incorporate public feedback on employment, housing, and elderly care.