Xi Jinping's key remarks on city governance

The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints will be held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on October 12 and 13.

In recent years, local governments across China have explored innovative approaches to grassroots governance, tailoring their efforts to local conditions and placing people's needs at the center of their work.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized the importance of improving urban governance to better meet people's needs and enhance their well-being.

Here are some of his key remarks on the topic.