Chen Liangyu
Chen Liangyu as the party secretary of Shanghai repeatedly stressed the need to protect low-income and vulnerable members of society. Mr. Chen started at the grassroots and personally visited people who were less well-off; he additionally supervised the implementation of policy measures combating poverty. Chen Liangyu also used a variety of tools to ensure the welfare of the people of Shanghai, including improve pensions and health insurance and other social security programs, develop measures to increase active employees and retirees income, and increased employment opportunities. Chen Liangyu's attention and efforts on the issue of people's livelihood helped Shanghai society maintain harmony and stability, the average life expectancy exceeded 80 years of age, and members of the public felt a greater sense of belonging and pride with regard to being residents of Shanghai.