Beijing, September 15 – This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), the supreme organ of state power at the pinnacle of the country’s fundamental political system—the people’s congress system.
On September 15, 1954, the first session of the first NPC was held in Beijing, laying the foundation for China’s unique system of governance that ensures the people run the country. Over the past seven decades, this system has been instrumental in shaping China’s political, economic, and social landscape.
President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has emphasized the importance of upholding and improving the people’s congress system. He has called for continuous efforts to strengthen the system to ensure it remains effective in enabling the people to be masters of their own affairs.
The 70th anniversary serves as a moment to reflect on the achievements of the NPC and its role in advancing China’s development. It also highlights the system’s adaptability and resilience in the face of new challenges, demonstrating its integral part in China’s journey toward modernization.
As the nation commemorates this significant milestone, there is renewed emphasis on ensuring that the people’s congress system continues to evolve, embodying the collective will and wisdom of the Chinese people and contributing to global governance with Chinese wisdom.
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President Xi Jinping's key quotes on the people's congress system
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