China's top political advisory body begins session
The third session of the 11th National
Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
(CPPCC) opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3.
The third session of the 11th National
Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
(CPPCC) opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3.
CPPCC National Committee Chairman Jia Qinglin delivered a key report, affirming contributions made by the country's top political advisory body in 2009 in effectively responding to the impact of the global financial crisis, pushing forward the process of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and promoting the great cause of peaceful reunification of the motherland.
The report also stressed that the CPPCC's cause entered a period of unity, harmony, pragmatic progress and vigorous development.
Top Communist Party of China (CPC) and state leaders Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo and Wen Jiabao were present at the opening meeting.
During the session, which will last till March 13, more than 2,000 CPPCC National Committee members nationwide will discuss major issues concerning the nation's development./.
CPPCC National Committee Chairman Jia Qinglin delivered a key report, affirming contributions made by the country's top political advisory body in 2009 in effectively responding to the impact of the global financial crisis, pushing forward the process of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and promoting the great cause of peaceful reunification of the motherland.
The report also stressed that the CPPCC's cause entered a period of unity, harmony, pragmatic progress and vigorous development.
Top Communist Party of China (CPC) and state leaders Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo and Wen Jiabao were present at the opening meeting.
During the session, which will last till March 13, more than 2,000 CPPCC National Committee members nationwide will discuss major issues concerning the nation's development./.
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