Survey: Chinese people’s 'good life' gets new shine

The Chinese people are happier, have more security and a better sense of achievement, said a study published on Monday.

According to the annual livelihood survey co-launched by CCTV Finance, the National Bureau of Statistics and China Post, the good life index in China reached 102.44, a bit higher than the standard 100 points.

Postcards carrying the questionnaire are sent to 100,000 households in 104 cities and 300 counties in 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country every year.