Political advisory body ringing out as people's voice

Future role

At a meeting celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the CPPCC held in Beijing on Sept 20, President Xi Jinping called for further giving full play to the salient political advantage of the political advisory body in developing whole-process people's democracy.

It has been proven through practice over the past 75 years that the CPPCC is an innovative political system involving political parties, prominent individuals without party affiliation, people's organizations, and people from all walks of life and all ethnic groups under the leadership of the CPC, said Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.

The CPPCC should leverage its strength in pooling talent and wisdom to focus on addressing major, difficult and hot spot issues in areas such as the advancement of Chinese modernization, and enhance consultation and deliberation, he said.

Xi stressed the importance of improving the mechanism that ensures thorough consultation and interactions, where diverse opinions are expressed fully and broad consensus is reached, as well as the construction of the mechanism reflecting social conditions and public opinion, and engaging with and serving the people.

Wang Xiaohong, a professor at the Central Institute of Socialism, said that the CPPCC has embarked on a remarkable 75-year journey, evolving through refinement and development, and playing a pivotal role across various historical epochs.

The CPPCC epitomizes substantial inclusivity in the realm of politics, Wang said.

"It adapts to the evolving core tasks and shifting societal landscapes throughout China's history, and adeptly adjusts its composition to foster the broadest possible unity among individuals from diverse classes, strata, beliefs, and interests," she said.

A defining characteristic and strength of the political advisory body is its emphasis on consultation, which serves to cultivate widespread unity, propel multiparty cooperation, and uphold the principles of people's democracy, Wang said.

CPPCC members hailing from the grassroots, actively convey the voices and aspirations of the populace to the Party and government, and engage in democratic deliberations to forge consensus on critical matters, she said.

"Simultaneously, they engage with the public, disseminating and elucidating the policy stances of the Party and government to foster consensus-building within society," Wang added.