STORY: Chinese national lawmaker's care for seniors
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: March 3, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:08
LOCATION: NANTONG, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Li Nannan, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI NANNAN, NPC deputy, Head nurse at a local nursing home in Nantong
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI NANNAN, NPC deputy, Head nurse at a local nursing home in Nantong

STORYLINE:

Li Nannan has dedicated nearly 15 years to the elderly care industry in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu.

With patience and commitment, Li has earned the trust and appreciation of the seniors under her care.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI NANNAN, NPC deputy, Head nurse at a local nursing home in Nantong
"When I first entered this industry, since I wasn't from Nantong, I couldn't speak the local dialect. Therefore I spent a few months learning it. Now I can speak idiomatic dialect which even locals can't tell the difference. Communicating with the elderly in such a fluent and easy way will make them feel more at ease."

Li was elected in 2018 as a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), the country's national legislature. In 2023, she was re-elected as an NPC deputy.

During her NPC deputy terms, Li has made suggestions on cultivating industry talents. This year, she hopes to help improve long-term care insurance policies in order to better support seniors.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI NANNAN, NPC deputy, Head nurse at a local nursing home in Nantong
"When we were kids, the elders cared about and looked after us. Now they're older, it's our turn to give them even more love and care."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nantong, China.
(XHTV)