China’s top political advisory body holds press conference

Published: March 04,2023

The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a press conference on Friday, one day ahead of the top political advisory body’s annual session.

Guo Weimin, spokesperson for the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, briefed the press on the session. And here are some highlights.

Annual session will last 7 and a half days

The first session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC is scheduled to start on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and conclude on March 11 in the afternoon, lasting seven and a half days, said Guo.

On China’s economy 

China’s national political advisors believe that China’s economy remains resilient and is full of potential and vigor, said Guo, in response to a question regarding China’s economic performance after three-years of COVID-19 restrictions. 

And CPPCC members have made several proposals regarding the country’s economy recover like deepen the reform of China’s financial system and also guide financial institutions to better serve small firms, innovation and development, as well as promote the stable and healthy development of the real estate industry.

Guo noted that China’s continued economic recovery will also provide solid support in stabilizing employment.

On opening-up

China’s faith in and its commitment to reform and opening-up will not waver, Guo said, adding the CPPCC has actively conducted its work around the strategic policy. 

“China will take concrete measures to promote opening up and continue to provide new opportunities and drivers for global development,” he told reporters.

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