Beijing, March 4, Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 4. The CPPCC, which has gone through glorious years and adhered to the two major themes of unity and democracy, ushered in another important historical moment: the first meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference opened in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 4th.

In March, Beijing is full of spring. The Great Hall of the People's Hall of Ten Thousand People was brightly lit and had a solemn and warm atmosphere. The emblem of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference is hung in the middle of the rostrum, with ten bright red flags on both sides.

The first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee should have 2169 members present, of which 2132 are in line with the prescribed number.

Wang Huning, Shi Taifeng, Hu Chunhua, Shen Yueyue, Wang Yong, Zhou Qiang, Pabala Geleg Langjie, He Houhua, Liang Zhenying, Battelle, Su Hui, Shao Hong and Gao Yunlong, executive chairmen of the presidium of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, were seated in the front row of the rostrum.

Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Wang Qishan and others were seated on the rostrum to congratulate the convening of the conference.

At 3 p.m., Wang Huning announced the opening of the conference. All stood up and sang the the People's Republic of China national anthem.

Wang Yang, chairman of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, reported to the Congress on behalf of the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee. Wang Yang emphasized that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has drawn a grand blueprint for comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and further pointed out the way forward for the development of the party and the country. The CPPCC should fully implement Xi Jinping's thinking on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, continue to thoroughly implement the spirit of the work conference of the Central Committee of the Chinese people's political Consultative Conference, conscientiously perform various functions, practice people's democracy in the whole process, and promote the great unity of the sons and daughters of China. to make new contributions to the realization of the goals and tasks set by the 20th CPC National Congress.

Summarizing the work of the past five years, Wang Yang pointed out that the five years since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China have been extremely extraordinary. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, coordinates the overall strategic situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the unprecedented changes in the world in a century, unites and leads the entire party, the entire army and the people of all ethnic groups to effectively respond to the severe and complex international situation and various risks and challenges, and to build a well-off society in an all-round way as scheduled. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process. In the past five years, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, has comprehensively strengthened its leadership over the work of the CPPCC, convened the Central Committee of the CPPCC for the first time, and formulated the Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Strengthening and Improving the Work of the CPPCC in the New Era to provide for the development of the CPPCC. Fundamental political guarantee. The CPPCC National Committee and its Standing Committee adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, accurately grasp the nature and positioning of the CPPCC, closely focus on serving the overall situation, and effectively deepen specialized consultation Institutions build, unite their efforts to contribute to the great historical cause of national rejuvenation, and advance with the times, and make new contributions to the development of the cause of the party and the state.

In the report, Wang Yang thoroughly studied and implemented Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, focused on the central tasks of the party and the state, performed his duties, improved the quality of CPPCC consultations, extensively carried out consensus-building work, and gave full play to the role of the most extensive patriotic united front organization., Promote work innovation, strengthen self-construction and other 7 aspects reviewed the work of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, this paper summarizes the main experiences such as unswervingly adhering to the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China, accurately grasping the nature and orientation of the CPPCC, focusing on the central work and continuously improving the efficiency of consultation, adhering to the two major themes of unity and democracy, and constantly strengthening the responsibility of CPPCC members, and puts forward suggestions for future work.

Entrusted by the standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, Shao Hong reported to the Congress on the proposal work of the 13th CPPCC National Committee. He said that during the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, members of the CPPCC, participating units and special committees of the CPPCC closely followed the concerns of the "big country" and the people to put forward proposals, build truths, make practical moves, and gather consensus. Over the past five years, a total of 29323 proposals have been received and 23818 cases have been put on file after examination. By the end of February 2023, 99.8 per cent of the proposals had been completed. The CPPCC National Committee has conducted in-depth consultations with relevant parties, and many opinions and suggestions in the proposal have been reflected in relevant planning policies and measures.

other leading comrades seated on the rostrum: ma Xingrui, Wang Chen, Wang Yi, Yin Li, Liu He, Liu Guozhong, Xu Qiliang, Sun Chunlan, Li Ganjie, Li Shulei, Li Hongzhong, Yang Xiaodu, He Weidong, He Lifeng, Zhang Youxia, Zhang Guoqing, Chen Wenqing, Chen Jining, Chen Miner, Yuan Jiajun, Huang Kunming, Liu Jinguo, Wang Xiaohong, Cao Jianming, Zhang Chunxian, E Ming, Yi Ming Da Hai, Wei feng He, Xiao Jie, Zhao Kezhi, Zhang Jun, Liu Qibao, Wan Gang, Lu Zhangong, Ma Biao, Chen Xiaoguang, Xia Baolong, Yang Chuantang, Li Bin, Wang Yongqing, Zheng Jianbang, Gu Shengzu, Liu Xincheng, He Wei, etc.

Comrades in charge of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and relevant departments of the State Council were invited to attend the opening meeting. Foreign envoys to China and overseas Chinese were invited to attend the opening meeting.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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