For sixteen consecutive years, Zhang Qiongli has seamlessly blended her dual roles as an NPC deputy and a frontline political educator at Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Senior High School in Hubei province. Her legislative career has been characterized by a consistent focus on practical educational reforms directly informed by her classroom experiences.
Zhang’s legislative portfolio demonstrates remarkable attention to student welfare and educational quality. In 2023, she successfully advocated for ergonomic classroom furniture designed to support proper rest periods for primary and secondary students, a initiative now being implemented across multiple regions. The following year, she turned her attention to rural educational infrastructure, proposing the establishment of village libraries alongside reforms to optimize academic proficiency assessments in senior high schools.
Her 2025 proposals targeted ideological education, calling for standardized curriculum development in revolutionary education, digital modernization of teaching resources, and enhanced utilization of historical educational sites. For the current 2026 NPC session, Zhang is championing the integration of scientific literacy education with ideological training to strengthen value guidance for youth while simultaneously addressing digital citizenship through improved online environment protections.
As an ethnic Tujia representative, Zhang additionally focuses on national unity initiatives tailored to Enshi’s regional characteristics. Her philosophical approach to representation emphasizes grassroots connection: ‘The essence of effective representation lies not in monumental achievements but in treating people’s daily concerns as priority matters. Only through deep community engagement can we hear authentic voices and respond appropriately.’