For Guo Jingjing, head of the Human Resources Department at Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical Co in Zhangzhou, East China's Fujian province, what matters to her has always been the Gulei Peninsula and the people there.

Growing up amid the coastal winds in her hometown of Zhangpu, where the Gulei Peninsula is located, she was proud of the transformations she witnessed. What was once a region reliant on fishing and aquaculture has now transitioned towards a focus on the petrochemical industry, offering residents new jobs right on their doorsteps.

Guo Jingjing, head of the Human Resources Department at Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical Co in Zhangzhou, East China's Fujian province, conducts sampling work. [Photo provided to npc.gov.cn]

Located in the heart of China's southeastern city cluster and between the special economic zones of Xiamen in Fujian and Shantou in South China's Guangdong province, the Gulei Peninsula holds a strategic position, serving as a crucial link for the country's petrochemical industry development.

In 2006, the Fujian provincial government approved the establishment of the Gulei Port Economic Development Zone. In September of the same year, it was designated as a provincial-level development zone by the National Development and Reform Commission.

After graduating from university in 2007, Guo returned to her hometown and joined the Fujian Gulei Port Economic Development Co. For years, she committed herself to the development of the petrochemical base and the welfare of the residents on the peninsula.

In 2018, she was elected as a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

"As an NPC deputy, I'll do everything possible to alleviate the concerns of the people," Guo said.

During the NPC session in 2018, Guo submitted suggestions on promoting rural employment and ensuring job security.

In response to her suggestions, the Gulei development zone soon established a special fund to boost local employment.

Over the past seven years, she has diligently fulfilled her duty as an NPC deputy, submitting more than 50 suggestions, most of which are closely tied to local development and initiatives that would benefit the local community.

Guo Jingjing attends the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing in March 2023. [Photo provided to npc.gov.cn]

During this year's NPC session in March, Guo proposed the establishment of a long-term mechanism for green development and advocated for sustainable practices in the petrochemical industry.

"By implementing green petrochemical standards, promoting a range of eco-friendly products, establishing green factories and industrial parks, and setting benchmarks for sustainable development within the industry, we can effectively drive the green and sustainable growth of the petrochemical sector," Guo said.

Apart from her vocational endeavors, Guo is dedicated to improving public welfare.

Engaging in various charitable activities over the years, she has provided one-on-one support to orphans, regularly visited nursing homes and spent time with children with disabilities at special education schools.

"These experiences have helped me better understand the meaning of NPC deputies serving the people," she said.

Zhang Yuchai contributed to this story.