In April 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Hubei Yichang Xingfa Group for research along the Yangtze River, stressing the importance of ecological priority and green development. Li Shaoping was very excited to listen to the General Secretary's advice on the spot. Li Shaoping, the resident representative of the Hubei delegation to the NPC at this year's NPC and CPPCC sessions, told reporters about his aspirations