Xi's call for good rural roads(1/6)

Xi Jinping inspects the Aizhai Suspension Bridge in Jishou, Central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 3, 2013. (Photo/Xinhua)

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, Xi Jinping has called on government at all levels to ensure rural roads are well-constructed, well-managed, well-maintained and well-operated.

Here, we have a look at Xi's statements on and expectations for rural roads.