Zheng Yali, CPPCC National Committee member, vice-president of Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

The establishment of a nationwide Artisans' Day would enable skilled workers to feel that their lives have improved thanks to their skills, and that society respects them more. It would push workers to be more focused, persistent and dedicated, and encourage them to constantly pursue perfection, and it would motivate more young people to learn from and become artisans. To that end, a tiered ranking system for artisans, and regular appraisals and selections of them, would better advance the cultivation of skilled workers.