(Two Sessions Express) Opening of the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress

　　China News Agency, Beijing, March 5th. The fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress opened on the morning of the 5th in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Nearly 3,000 deputies to the National People's Congress attended the Congress with the people's great trust and earnestly fulfilled their sacred duties entrusted by the Constitution and laws.

　　The 10,000-person auditorium of the Great Hall of the People had a grand and warm atmosphere, and the national emblem in the center of the curtain of the rostrum was shining against the bright red flag.

　　Li Zhanshu, the executive chairman and executive chairman of the presidium of the conference, presided over the conference.

Executive Chairman and Executive Chairman Wang Chen, Cao Jianming, Zhang Chunxian, Shen Yueyue, Ji Bingxuan, Ailigen Yiming Bahai, Wan Exiang, Chen Zhu, Wang Dongming, Baima Chilin, Ding Zhongli, Hao Mingjin, Cai Dafeng, Wu Weihua , Yang Zhenwu took his seat at the executive chair of the podium.

　　Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, Wang Qishan and members of the presidium of the conference took their seats at the rostrum.

　　The fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress should be attended by 2,951 representatives.

At the meeting on the morning of the 5th, 2,790 people attended and 161 people were absent. The number of people in attendance met the quorum.

　　At 9 a.m., Li Zhanshu announced that the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China opened.

All of them stood up and sang the national anthem.

　　According to the agenda of the meeting, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council delivered a government work report to the meeting on behalf of the State Council.

The report is divided into three parts: 1. Review of work in 2021; 2. Overall requirements and policy orientation for economic and social development in 2022; 3. Government work tasks in 2022.

　　Li Keqiang pointed out in the report that the past year was a milestone year in the history of the party and the country.

The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core united and led the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to solemnly celebrate the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, successfully convened the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Party, formulated the Party's third historical resolution, and won the fight against poverty as scheduled. In the tough battle, we will complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way as scheduled, realize the first centenary goal, start a new journey to build a modern socialist country in an all-round way, and march toward the second centenary goal.

Over the past year, in the face of complex and severe domestic and foreign situations and many risks and challenges, the whole country has worked together to coordinate epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development. The main goals and tasks of the year have been well completed, and the "14th Five-Year Plan" has achieved a good start. my country's development New major achievements have been made.

　　Li Keqiang pointed out in the report that we thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, implement the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference, fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, and do a solid job of "six stability" and "six guarantees" Work, focusing on cross-cyclical and counter-cyclical adjustment of macro policies, effectively responding to various risks and challenges, mainly doing the following work: First, maintaining the continuity and pertinence of macro policies, and promoting economic operations to maintain a reasonable range; second, optimizing and implementing assistance to enterprises Relief policies to consolidate the foundation for economic recovery; third, deepen reform and expand opening up, and continue to improve the business environment; fourth, strengthen innovation leadership and stabilize industrial and supply chains; fifth, promote coordinated development of urban and rural areas, and continuously optimize economic layout; sixth, strengthen Ecological protection and sustainable development; Seventh, efforts are made to protect and improve people's livelihood and accelerate the development of social undertakings; Eighth, to promote the construction of a law-based government and innovation in governance to maintain social harmony and stability.

　　Li Keqiang pointed out in the report that while affirming the achievements, we are also clearly aware of the problems and challenges we face.

It is necessary to increase the awareness of urgency, face the challenges of problems, go all out to do a good job, and never live up to the expectations of the people.

　　Li Keqiang proposed in the report that the main expected development goals in 2022 are: GDP growth of about 5.5%; more than 11 million new urban jobs; urban surveyed unemployment rate controlled within 5.5% for the whole year; consumer price increase of 3% The growth of residents' income is basically synchronized with the economic growth; the import and export are stable and improved, and the balance of payments is basically balanced; the grain output has remained above 1.3 trillion kilograms; The intensity target will be assessed in an overall manner during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with appropriate flexibility, and new renewable energy and raw material energy consumption will not be included in the total energy consumption control.

　　Li Keqiang pointed out in the report that in 2022, we must do a good job in various tasks: focus on stabilizing the macroeconomic market and keep the economy operating within a reasonable range; focus on stabilizing market players and ensuring employment, and intensifying the implementation of macro policies; unswervingly deepen reforms and more Greatly stimulate the vitality of the market and the endogenous driving force for development; thoroughly implement the innovation-driven development strategy to consolidate and strengthen the foundation of the real economy; firmly implement the strategy of expanding domestic demand to promote coordinated regional development and new urbanization; vigorously focus on agricultural production and promote overall rural revitalization; expand Open to the outside world at a high level to promote the stable development of foreign trade and foreign investment; continue to improve the ecological environment and promote green and low-carbon development; effectively safeguard and improve people's livelihood, and strengthen and innovate social governance.

　　In the report, Li Keqiang also elaborated on strengthening the government's own construction, work on ethnic, religious and overseas Chinese affairs, national defense and military construction, the development of Hong Kong and Macao and cross-strait relations, as well as my country's foreign policy.

　　According to the agenda of the meeting, the General Assembly will review the State Council's report on the implementation of the 2021 National Economic and Social Development Plan and the 2022 Draft National Economic and Social Development Plan and the draft 2022 National Economic and Social Development Plan, and the State Council's report on the implementation of the 2021 central and local budgets Report on the situation and draft central and local budgets 2022 and draft central and local budgets 2022.

　　Entrusted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Wang Chen, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, made explanations on the draft amendments to the organic laws of the local people's congresses and local people's governments at all levels, and the number of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress and the election. Explanation of the draft decision, explanation on the draft measures for the election of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and explanation on the draft measures for the election of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress in the Macao Special Administrative Region.

　　The explanation on the draft amendments to the organic laws of the local people's congresses and local people's governments at all levels points out that the local organic laws are the basic laws on the organization and work system of local people's congresses and local governments, and are the legislative implementation of the provisions of the Constitution on the construction of local political power. It is an important institutional guarantee for local organs of state power and administrative organs at all levels to exercise their powers and perform their duties.

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core has attached great importance to the work and construction of state power organs, made a series of major arrangements, promoted a series of major tasks, and achieved a series of major achievements.

To implement Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law and General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thought on adhering to and improving the system of the people's congress, and to implement the major decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the spirit of the work conference of the Central People's Congress, it is necessary to revise and improve local organic laws on the basis of conscientiously summarizing practical experience. .

The draft has a total of 48 articles, and the main revisions include: enriching the content of the chapter "General Provisions"; improving the organization, functions and powers of local people's congresses and their standing committees at all levels; improving the organization, functions and powers of local people's governments at all levels; The reform of the supervision system needs to add relevant content; clarify the regional development cooperation mechanism; enrich and strengthen the awareness of the Chinese nation's community and improve relevant regulations.

　　The note on the draft decision on the number of deputies and elections to the 14th National People's Congress pointed out that, according to the provisions of the Constitution and relevant laws, the term of the 13th National People's Congress will expire in March 2023, and the 14th National People's Congress Representatives should be elected in January 2023.

Doing a good job in the election of deputies to the National People's Congress is a major event in the political life of the party and the country. It is important for consolidating the party's long-term ruling foundation, strengthening the construction of state power, developing people's democracy throughout the process, upholding and improving the system of people's congresses, and advancing the country's governance system. It is of great significance to modernize and modernize governance capabilities, and to gather wisdom and strength from all sides to build a modern socialist country in an all-round way.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Constitution and the Election Law, and on the basis of extensively soliciting opinions from all parties concerned, the Chairman's Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress formulated the decision of the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress on the number of deputies and the election of the Fourteenth National People's Congress The draft was submitted to the Thirty-second Session of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress for deliberation in December 2021, and the meeting decided to submit it to the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress for deliberation.

　　The Explanation on the Draft Measures for the Election of Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Explanation on the Draft Measures for the Election of Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress in the Macao Special Administrative Region pointed out that, according to the provisions of the Election Law, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region shall elect national The number of deputies to the National People's Congress and the method for selecting them shall be separately prescribed by the National People's Congress.

To this end, before the term of the current National People's Congress expires, it is necessary to formulate methods for electing deputies to the 14th National People's Congress in Hong Kong and Macau.

According to the relevant work arrangements, the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the Basic Law Committee of Hong Kong and Macau, and the relevant departments of the central government jointly studied and drafted the draft measures for the election of deputies to the 14th National People's Congress of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region, and consulted the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. , the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the deputies to the National People's Congress of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region, and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

　　Also seated on the rostrum are: Ding Xuexiang, Liu He, Xu Qiliang, Sun Chunlan, Li Xi, Li Qiang, Li Hongzhong, Yang Jiechi, Yang Xiaodu, Zhang Youxia, Chen Xi, Chen Quanguo, Chen Miner, Hu Chunhua, Guo Shengkun, Huang Kunming, Cai Qi, You Quan, Wei Fenghe, Wang Yong, Wang Yi, Xiao Jie, Zhao Kezhi, Zhou Qiang, Zhang Jun, Zhang Qingli, Liu Qibao, Pabara Gregorian, Wan Gang, Ho Hauhua, Lu Zhangong, Ma Biao, Chen Xiaoguang, Liang Zhenying, Xia Baolong, Li Bin, Battelle, Wang Yongqing, He Lifeng, Su Hui, Zheng Jianbang, Gu Shengzu, Liu Xincheng, He Wei, Shao Hong, Gao Yunlong, and members of the Central Military Commission Li Zuocheng, Miao Hua, Zhang Shengmin, etc.

　　Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, attended the meeting and took a seat at the rostrum.

　　CPPCC members who attended the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference attended the meeting.

　　Relevant departments of the central and state organs, relevant units of the People's Liberation Army, and relevant persons in charge of various people's organizations attended or observed the conference.

　　Foreign envoys in China attended the conference.

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