Increasing revenue has become the top priority for the government

At this year’s National People's Congress (NPC) press conference, a journalist was persistently raising his hand to ask questions. He inquired whether the government should review people's income indicators as part of its agenda. Unfortunately, he was not granted the opportunity to speak. However, no one seemed to notice or care at the time. The next day, during the opening session of the NPC, Premier Wen Jiabao surprisingly addressed the issue of workers’ wages for the first time in the government work report. He emphasized that the government should make every effort this year, and the first point mentioned was the need to increase the income of urban and rural residents. He stated that local governments must reasonably adjust and strictly implement the minimum wage system, while also formulating and enforcing the minimum hourly wage standard. To be honest, Premier Wen’s remarks genuinely surprised many. Normally, previous prime ministers’ reports focused on national economic growth as the top priority. This year, however, Premier Wen placed the issue of workers' wages at the forefront, even proposing the implementation of a minimum hourly wage standard—something unprecedented in recent years. There is a reason for this shift. Chairman Mao once famously said, “Serve the people,” which is the most accurate description of what the government should do. For a long time, though, ordinary citizens felt that the government wasn’t living up to this ideal. During the planned economy era, the government was more focused on administrative control, acting as an authority that imposed rules and penalties. In fact, even street vendors learned to wear red armbands to avoid being fined. After the reform and opening-up, the government shifted its focus to economic development, with local governments competing to attract investment and boost business activity. As a result, while China’s GDP has grown significantly, social welfare systems have lagged behind. For example, education and healthcare in China lack the high-level public support seen in capitalist countries, yet they are not as affordable as in socialist states like Cuba or North Korea. Meanwhile, the government worries about large private deposits, while ordinary people are more concerned about their future pensions. Companies, too, have been criticized for maintaining high profits without corresponding wage increases. Wu Ruilin, vice governor of Jiangsu Province, openly criticized some companies during the recent provincial sessions for consistently increasing profits but not wages. He pointed out that some managers are good at reporting impressive numbers, but when it comes to workers’ pay, it remains low. Many employees have not seen a raise in years. For instance, in the petrochemical industry, wages account for only about 4% of company costs, and most companies rarely exceed double-digit percentages. It is undeniable that successive governments have aimed to achieve great things. If there are problems elsewhere in the world, it's better to create a few of them first and gain international recognition. GDP figures are indeed important. But the people have a simple expectation from the government: whether it is good or not depends on how much their lives and living conditions improve. That is the true essence of a people-centered government. Now that the government finally seems to be thinking about the people, it's a positive step forward. This year’s two sessions have generated real excitement among the public. In his speech, Premier Wen Jiabao also emphasized that the government must effectively shift economic and social development toward a human-centered, comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable path. It must address the most pressing and practical concerns of the broad masses of people, especially in areas such as employment, social security, healthcare, and workplace safety. He pledged to work hard over the next five years to build a more harmonious society and improve the quality of life for the people. Premier Wen is known for being decisive and effective. Two years ago, he promised to abolish the agricultural tax within two years—and he did so. Therefore, we have every reason to believe that, after five years, the harmonious society that the people hope for will eventually come to fruition. Let us watch with joy as our salaries and living conditions gradually improve.

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