BEIJING – Senior Chinese leadership figures participated in crucial deliberations during the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Saturday, outlining strategic directions for national development and regional stability.
Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, engaged with NPC deputies from the Taiwan delegation, addressing the complex dynamics in the Taiwan Strait. He emphasized the ongoing efforts to navigate cross-strait relations while firmly opposing separatist activities and external interference. Wang advocated for sustained promotion of peaceful development across the strait and advancement toward national reunification.
Meanwhile, Cai Qi, member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, joined deliberations with representatives from Qinghai province. He encouraged the region to pursue distinctive development strategies tailored to local conditions while maintaining ecological conservation as a priority. Cai further stressed the importance of fostering national unity and enhancing interactions among all ethnic groups to strengthen the sense of community.
Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang met separately with deputies from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, urging greater alignment with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. He called for enhanced integration of both regions into national development frameworks to contribute significantly to Chinese modernization. Ding specifically highlighted the need to consolidate Hong Kong’s status as an international financial, shipping, and trade hub while leveraging its educational, scientific, and talent advantages. For Macao, he emphasized advancing the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
All three officials serve as members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, underscoring the significance of these deliberations in shaping China’s policy directions.