As China commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), President Xi Jinping has underscored the vital role of the CPPCC in fostering unity, multiparty cooperation, and political consultation. The CPPCC stands as a cornerstone of China’s unique political consultation system, serving as an essential channel for practicing people’s democracy and contributing significantly to the nation’s governance.
President Xi, also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the importance of fully leveraging the political advantages of the CPPCC in developing whole-process people’s democracy. He called for earnest efforts to uphold the CPPCC’s mission in uniting diverse social sectors and fostering democratic consultation to enhance socialist democratic governance.
Strengthening Unity and Cooperation
Xi Jinping highlighted the CPPCC’s role in maintaining a united front, bringing together various political parties, organizations, ethnic groups, and social sectors. “The CPPCC is a crucial platform for promoting unity and cooperation, ensuring that all voices are heard in the pursuit of national rejuvenation,” Xi stated.
Enhancing Political Consultation
Emphasizing the significance of political consultation, Xi called for the CPPCC to deepen its consultative functions. “We must enhance our capacity for political consultation, democratic oversight, and participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs,” he said. “This will ensure that our socialist democratic politics are vibrant and effective.”
Practicing Whole-Process People’s Democracy
Xi Jinping introduced the concept of “whole-process people’s democracy,” highlighting it as a model that integrates democratic elections, consultations, decision-making, management, and oversight. “The CPPCC should fully utilize its unique strengths to develop whole-process people’s democracy, allowing for extensive participation of the people in all aspects of governance,” he remarked.
Contributing to State Governance
Recognizing the CPPCC as an important part of China’s state governance system, Xi encouraged the organization to contribute wisdom and strength to the country’s development. “The CPPCC must play its role as a specialized consultative body, providing valuable insights and suggestions for the Party and government decision-making,” he urged.
Looking Ahead
As the CPPCC enters its 75th year, President Xi Jinping’s remarks reaffirm the organization’s pivotal position in China’s political landscape. By harnessing the CPPCC’s strengths in unity, consultation, and democracy, China aims to continue its progress toward national rejuvenation and the realization of socialist modernization.
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Xi Jinping's key quotes on China's political consultation system
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