The Shanghai Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) successfully concluded its annual plenary session on Thursday after completing its scheduled agenda. The closing ceremony was presided over by Hu Wenrong, Chairman of the CPPCC Shanghai Committee, who emphasized the substantive contributions made by political advisors throughout the proceedings.
During the session, members of the advisory body engaged in comprehensive consultations, provided strategic recommendations, and worked collectively to build consensus on key municipal matters. Chairman Hu highlighted that these deliberations effectively demonstrated the institutional strengths of China’s specialized consultative mechanism and showcased the dynamic nature of whole-process people’s democracy in practice.
The conference recorded substantial participation from committee members, who submitted a total of 1,093 proposals addressing various aspects of Shanghai’s development. These initiatives spanned economic, political, cultural, social, and ecological dimensions, with economic development emerging as the predominant focus area. Of the total submissions, 476 proposals specifically targeted economic advancement strategies.
Following a rigorous review process, 936 proposals met the established criteria for formal filing and will receive further consideration by relevant government departments. The concluded session marks another step in Shanghai’s continuous efforts to refine its governance mechanisms through structured political consultation and democratic processes.