China concluded the annual meeting of its top political advisory body on Wednesday in Beijing. The gathering emphasized policy consensus as leaders and advisors outlined priorities for economic development and national modernization.
The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference closed its session at the Great Hall of the People. President Xi Jinping attended the closing meeting with senior leaders, including Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji. Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Vice President Han Zheng also joined the gathering.
Wang Huning, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the meeting and summarized the outcomes. He said discussions during the weeklong session produced constructive proposals and strengthened policy consensus among political advisors.
More than two thousand advisors from across China participated in the closing meeting in Beijing. Delegates represented 34 sectors, including political parties, scientific institutions, cultural groups, and social organizations. Their participation highlighted the advisory body’s broad consultative structure.
During the eight-day gathering, members debated economic policy, technological innovation, and social development strategies. Advisors also examined the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan covering national development from 2026 to 2030.
Participants reviewed reports submitted by government institutions and examined draft legislation related to national governance. They also approved several resolutions addressing the work of the CPPCC Standing Committee. These measures reflected growing policy consensus on China’s economic and social priorities.
The advisory body also reviewed a report detailing how authorities handled proposals submitted during the previous annual session. Members discussed new proposals addressing technological growth, demographic trends, and industrial modernization strategies. These discussions contributed to additional policy consensus guiding national planning.
Official statistics showed that advisors submitted nearly six thousand proposals during the past year. Authorities accepted more than five thousand proposals for handling and responded to nearly all submissions. The response rate reached almost one hundred percent, reflecting strong institutional follow-through.
Advisors also organized thousands of outreach activities during the past year to gather feedback from citizens. Those events connected representatives with communities in fields including education, technology, and public welfare. Officials said those interactions helped policymakers better understand social expectations and economic concerns.
Discussions also highlighted emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and aerospace information systems. Advisors emphasized workforce training, innovation policies, and digital infrastructure investment as key drivers of future growth.
Participants also examined policies addressing demographic change, particularly support for older citizens and young families. These topics reflected broader social concerns as China continues its long-term economic transformation.
Wang Huning urged advisors to strengthen their commitment to modernization and sustainable development goals. He emphasized that 2026 marks the opening year of the upcoming five-year national development plan. Therefore, leaders encouraged advisors to propose practical solutions that improve livelihoods and strengthen social stability.
Scholars also highlighted the consultative system’s role in shaping national governance discussions. Academic experts noted that the forum gathers insights from professionals across multiple sectors of society.
Looking ahead, policymakers will translate many proposals into concrete policy initiatives supporting China’s next development cycle. Officials expect insights from the session to influence economic planning, technology investment, and governance reforms in the coming years.
