The issue focused on the country's food security, and was one of a number of issues that were considered in the government's six-year plan.

"It is not about money. It is not about land. It is not about water. The most important thing is to work for all people," he said.

Lunar New Year will be marked with three public events: a daylong event at the Qalandia University in Jilin; a week-long rally in He