Zhang Xiaofeng, a professor of social sciences at the Communication University of China

"Premier Wen's report focuses on the issues directly relating to people's everyday lives, such as rural healthcare and education for poor university students.

I hope the government can strengthen its supervision to prevent corruption and promote social fairness."

Liu Lu , a Shanghai resident

"I hope the government will do a better job of addressing people's concerns, especially the lack of affordable hospitals."

Tan Ailian, a manager from Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province

"I hope more motions from NPC deputies are adopted and the Property Law is promulgated at the earliest possible time."

Zhang Quan , an employee of a foreign-invested enterprise in Guangzhou

"I hope the rights and benefits of migrant workers will be addressed (by the National People's Congress)."

Esther Yuen , a public relations clerk from Hong Kong

"Wen's report adequately responded to some hot issues, such as corruption and the overheating property market.

"I am glad that the central government is looking for more policies to improve healthcare conditions in rural areas.

"I hope the government will do more to promote food safety and to close the gap between the rich and the poor. Food issues are so closely connected to Hong Kong."

Iris, a marketing executive from Hong Kong

"My response to Premier Wen Jiabao's report was positive.

"I'm glad the central government will increase spending on education, which is very important for the nation's future development.

"I hope the central government does more to get rid of corruption, especially by tightening the standards governing factories in the Pearl River Delta region."