[National Bureau of Statistics: People’s livelihood protection and security development have been solid and strong in the first three quarters] On October 19, National Bureau of Statistics spokesperson and deputy director Mao Shengyong said at a press conference of the State Council Information Office that people’s livelihood protection and security development have been solid and strong in the first three quarters. Since the beginning of this year, policies to benefit the people such as employment, elderly care, childcare, and social assistance have been intensively launched, and people's livelihood protection has been continuously increased. In the face of violent fluctuations in the global energy market, China has focused on improving its independent supply capacity of oil and gas and implemented temporary control measures on refined oil prices in an orderly manner, effectively and efficiently ensuring stable market supply and moderate price increases. This is in sharp contrast to the current situation where many countries are facing fuel shortages.