Beijing witnessed the conclusion of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday, with political advisers pledging to channel their collective expertise toward supporting China’s modernization objectives. The closing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People was attended by President Xi Jinping, along with other senior leaders, signaling the importance of this consultative body in national governance.
Wang Huning, Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, delivered a pivotal address outlining the advisory body’s strategic direction for the forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). He emphasized the necessity of conducting前瞻性研究 (forward-looking research) on critical economic and social matters to generate substantive policy recommendations. Wang further stressed the CPPCC’s commitment to serving the people while strengthening consensus-building through united front mechanisms to harness positive energy from Chinese communities worldwide.
Following the session, committee members expressed their dedication to implementing the discussed initiatives across various sectors. Chen Xu, President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, highlighted the clarified development pathway for the 15th Five-Year Plan, particularly emphasizing people-to-people diplomacy in preparation for the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting scheduled for November in Shenzhen.
Environmental representative Yan Qin revealed extensive deliberations on the ‘Beautiful China’ initiative, advocating for standardized national carbon accounting protocols—a crucial foundation for carbon trading mechanisms and ecological valuation. She additionally praised the draft environmental code presented to the National People’s Congress as a historic milestone reflecting China’s ecological civilization theories.
The session culminated in the approval of several key documents, including resolutions on the Standing Committee’s work report, proposal handling reports, and a political resolution solidifying the advisory body’s consensus positions.