Senior Chinese leaders on Friday joined national political advisors in different group discussions during the ongoing fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing.
The leaders, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, are all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
Premier Li Qiang participated in a joint group meeting of political advisors from economic and agricultural sectors.
During the meeting, Li said that this year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with the country's facing growing instability and uncertainty in its development. He emphasized the need to adhere to the principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, enhance performance and efficiency, and continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy, while improving policy coordination.
He called for efforts to make steady progress on major construction projects and network infrastructure, and expand effective investment.
China will vigorously develop the service sector, drive job growth and increase incomes, and create new consumption scenarios, said the premier.
He also urged efforts to promote industrial transformation and upgrading, cultivate new growth drivers, and speed up the large-scale application of new technologies.
Furthermore, solid progress will be made in advancing all-around rural revitalization, with a strong focus on grain production, Li said.
Zhao Leji, also chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, joined the group meeting of political advisors from the China National Democratic Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.
He encouraged the advisors to offer constructive proposals to ensure a good start for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, implement the CPC Central Committee's policies and principles regarding the development of the private sector, advocate for the implementation of the Private Sector Promotion Law.
Wang Huning, also chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, attended a group meeting involving political advisors from cultural and arts, and sports sectors.
He asked the CPPCC members to provide suggestions to contribute to the development of cultural and sports undertakings during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, helping the arts and sports spheres to better connect with the public and better serve their needs.
Cai Qi, also a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, participated in a joint group meeting of political advisors from the China Democratic League, the Communist Youth League of China, the All-China Youth Federation, and the All-China Women's Federation.
Cai emphasized to importance of leveraging their sectoral advantages to offer up suggestions which can contribute towards a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period. He also underscored the need to implement the people-centered development philosophy and effectively unite and serve the public.
Joining national political advisors from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions in group discussions, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang stressed that the central government will resolutely implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, under which the people of Hong Kong administer Hong Kong and the people of Macao administer Macao, both with a high degree of autonomy.
Hong Kong and Macao should take full advantage of the great opportunities presented by the 15th Five-Year Plan, promote high-quality economic development, inspire more people to love both their country and their own regions, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall national development, Ding said.
Li Xi, also secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, joined in group discussions held by national political advisors from the CPC.
Noting that 2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, he stressed the urgent need for government officials at all levels to exhibit exemplary conduct and take the initiative to tackle challenges. He also urged the CPPCC members to have a correct understanding of what it means to perform well.
Chinese leaders participate in discussions with political advisors
NPC Deputies from east China's Jiangsu Province vowed to make greater contributions to the overall development of the nation after Chinese President Xi Jinping joined them in group deliberations on Thursday.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in the deliberation with his fellow deputies from Jiangsu during the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature.
During the discussions, deputies from various sectors shared their experiences and spoke on a wide range of topics, including agriculture, technological and industrial innovation, education and talent training, and rural governance.
"I felt extremely excited today to be able to meet face-to-face with the General Secretary and report to him on Huai'an's economic and social development over the past two years. In recent years, we have vigorously cultivated the development of the crayfish industry in line with the requirements for developing local specialty products. In Xuyi County, one-sixth of the population is engaged in this profession. When I reported to the General Secretary a moment ago, I shared some good news with him. The 'Xuyi No. 1' crayfish has achieved growth of more than 18 percent in both yield per mu (about 0.067 hectare) and individual weight. Crayfish farming has provided more employment opportunities for our labor force and promoted income growth for residents," said Shi Zhijun, secretary of the CPC Huai'an Municipal Committee.
"I reported to the General Secretary on the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. The General Secretary attached great care for Soochow University. For our emerging industries and future industries, one important focus is developing commercial aerospace. We are now working together with industry partners to address this issue, hoping that Soochow University will achieve coordinated development with Suzhou's social economy in the future, and make greater contributions particularly to developing new quality productive forces," said Zhang Xiaohong, Party Secretary of Soochow University.
"I reported to the General Secretary on the achievements our team has made in breeding wheat resistant to Fusarium head blight. We have successively developed highly resistant varieties including Yangmai 33 and Yangmai 53, covering two directions of high-quality wheat development. Chinese bowls must be filled with Chinese grain. We must continue our efforts to ensure stable growth of national grain production and guarantee food security," said Gao Derong, a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences for Lixiahe Region under the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
"Today, I feel extremely honored and excited to report to the General Secretary on the changes and development of our Desheng Village over the years. The General Secretary inquired about Party organization building, industrial development, social development, and environmental governance. For rural areas, we must first develop industries so that people can benefit substantially from this process. Meanwhile, the building of civilized rural customs must be advanced in parallel," said Yang Hengjun, head of Desheng's village committee.
In the deliberation, Xi has called on economic powerhouses like Jiangsu to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.
Deputies say they will implement the General Secretary's instructions and strive to make new achievements. "Today, the General Secretary, on the one hand, spoke positively of Jiangsu's contributions as an economic powerhouse, shouldering heavy responsibilities during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. On the other hand, he put forward new requirements for Jiangsu in terms of developing new quality productive forces in line with local conditions to enhance economic resilience, and in continuously strengthening common prosperity for the people. As an NPC deputy, I will earnestly study and implement the General Secretary's important instructions upon my return, so that Huai'an's modernization process can advance on a more solid foundation," Shi said.
"Universities, especially research universities, as national strategic scientific and technological forces, must do well in basic research and application. As an important base for talent cultivation, we must establish mechanisms for integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, and cultivate top innovative talents. We will implement the General Secretary's instructions through these efforts," Zhang said.
NPC deputies from Jiangsu vow to make greater contributions in national development
