Xi urges local legislatures to be practical, creative in their work

A symposium is held to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of standing committees at the local people's congresses, in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2019. Li Zhanshu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended Thursday's symposium and delivered a speech. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)