Hu Dongfang (C) communicates with a worker in a specialized and innovative enterprise in Longwan District of Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. Hu Dongfang, a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), is the deputy chief engineer of Zhejiang Risesun Science and Technology Co., Ltd., located in Wenzhou City. He focuses on the research and development of smart meters and charging piles, and has obtained 24 authorized invention patents. From an ordinary worker to a well-known mold designer in the industry, Hu attributed his experience to tireless research and innovation.

In order to fulfill his responsibilities as a NPC deputy, Hu visited a number of specialized and innovative enterprises, listened to the voices of front-line workers, and investigated the current development and needs of the industry. He also went deep into the group of couriers and takeaway riders to understand what they thought and needed.

For the upcoming third session of the 14th NPC, Hu will focus on issues such as improving the technological innovation level of enterprises, promoting the application of scientific and technological achievements, and protecting the rights and interests of workers in new employment forms.

"Our country attaches great importance to the private economy," sai Hu. "As a worker who has been committed to the sector for more than 30 years, I want to make greater contributions to its high-quality development." (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hu Dongfang (L) learns about the operation of smart devices from a worker in a specialized and innovative enterprise in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hu Dongfang (2nd R, front) talks with deliverymen at a restaurant serving outdoor workers in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hu Dongfang (2nd R) communicates with a staff member at a takeaway rider dispatch station in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hu Dongfang (2nd R) communicates with the staff member in charge of production about the operation status of automatic meter production line in Zhejiang Risesun Science and Technology Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

The staff member in charge of production introduces the independent innovation of the enterprise to Hu Dongfang (R) in a specialized and innovative enterprise in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2025 shows Hu Dongfang, a deputy to the National People's Congress, in a specialized and innovative enterprise in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Hu Dongfang arrives at the liaison station for National People's Congress deputies for a weekly meeting in Longwan District of Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

The staff member in charge of production introduces the independent innovation of the enterprise to Hu Dongfang (L) in a specialized and innovative enterprise in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Feb. 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)