Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 11th

Speech at the Closing Session of the First Session of the Fourteenth National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

(March 11, 2023)

Wang Huning

  Members, comrades:

  The first meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, through the joint efforts of all members, has successfully completed various agendas and is about to close successfully.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China attaches great importance to this meeting. General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping and other party and state leaders attended the opening and closing meetings of the meeting, visited the members and participated in joint group discussions to discuss state affairs with the members.

All members spoke highly of the historic achievements and historical changes in the development of the party and the country since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and deeply understood the decisive significance of the "two establishments", which has a bright prospect for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way with Chinese-style modernization Full of confidence to win.

Members earnestly studied the important speech delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping when he participated in the joint group meeting of members of the Democratic National Construction Association and the Federation of Industry and Commerce, discussed in depth the government work report and other reports, carefully reviewed the work report of the CPPCC Standing Committee, the draft revision of the CPPCC Charter and other documents, and achieved fruitful results. Political results.

This is a conference that holds high the banner, is democratic and united, seeks truth and forges ahead, and is upright, fully demonstrating the characteristics, advantages and vitality of the people's democracy in the whole process of our country.

  Thanks to the trust of the members, we were elected to form the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference will build on the good foundation laid by the previous National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

  In the past five years, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and under the leadership of Comrade Wang Yang, the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference has firmly grasped the two major themes of unity and democracy, and performed its duties closely around the central tasks of the party and the country. Due diligence, giving full play to the role of the CPPCC as a specialized consultative body, promoting the development of the CPPCC through inheritance and innovation in development, has made important contributions to the development of the party and the country.

Let us pay high tribute to Comrade Wang Yang and all members of the 13th CPPCC National Committee!

  Members, comrades!

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China drew up a grand blueprint for comprehensively building a modern socialist country and promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization, sounding the clarion call of the times for a new journey.

On the new journey, the CPPCC has a glorious mission and heavy responsibilities.

Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we must thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, unswervingly adhere to the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments", and strengthen the "four consciousnesses". , strengthen the "four self-confidences" and achieve the "two safeguards", uphold and improve the multi-party cooperation and political consultation system led by the Communist Party of China, adhere to the organic combination of party leadership, the united front, and deliberative democracy, closely follow the overall situation of the center and earnestly implement Functions and active responsibilities, better implement the decision-making deployment of the CPC Central Committee and the work requirements of the CPPCC, gather the wisdom and strength of Chinese people at home and abroad, and make positive contributions to the realization of the goals and tasks set by the 20th CPC National Congress.

  ——We must thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and ensure the correct political direction for the development of the CPPCC.

Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is a major theoretical innovation of the modernization of Marxism in China and a guiding ideology that the party and the country must adhere to for a long time.

The People's Political Consultative Conference should take Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the general outline for governing the work of the CPPCC, carry out in-depth education on themes in accordance with the unified deployment of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and combine it with the actual work of the CPPCC. The ideological worldview and methodology, adhere to and make good use of the standpoints and methods that run through it, and consolidate the common ideological foundation of unity and struggle.

It is necessary to deeply understand that adhering to the leadership of the Communist Party of China is the fundamental guarantee for the development and progress of the CPPCC, and guide all parties and groups and people from all walks of life to not forget the original intention of cooperation and continue to move forward hand in hand, so as to ensure the same political positions, political directions, political principles, and political paths. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core maintains a high degree of unity.

It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thoughts on strengthening and improving the work of the CPPCC, earnestly implement the spirit of the work conference of the CPPCC Central Committee, accurately grasp the nature, status, functions, and roles of the CPPCC, conscientiously perform its duties in accordance with the Constitution, laws and the CPPCC Charter, and be unswerving. Remove the path of socialist political development with Chinese characteristics.

  ——We must consciously serve the overall situation around the center, and implement consultations and suggestions to promote the decision-making and deployment of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the CPPCC should focus on the central tasks of the party and the country and fulfill its duties.

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference must keep the overall situation in mind, grasp the general trend, and focus on major events, and focus on the realization of the goals and tasks set by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Issues, closely follow the people's expectations for a better life and real concerns, adhere to problem-oriented, solid investigation and research, conduct in-depth consultations and deliberations, grasp the characteristics of consultation-style supervision to carry out democratic supervision, implement the annual consultation plan approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and better serve scientific democracy Make decisions, promote the implementation of decisions, and promote high-quality development.

It is necessary to improve the quality of consultation, strengthen the construction of institutionalization, standardization, and proceduralization, continuously enrich the practice of socialist deliberative democracy, and promote people's democracy throughout the development process.

  ——We must always adhere to the great unity and great unity, and gather the majestic power to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that unity is strength, and unity can lead to victory; he emphasized that realizing the dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation requires the joint efforts of Chinese people at home and abroad.

Our country is in a critical period of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The world's major changes unseen in a century are accelerating. It is even more necessary to build consensus and strengthen unity.

It is the fine tradition and political responsibility of the CPPCC to stress unity and emphasize unity.

It is necessary to strengthen ideological and political leadership and broadly build consensus as the central link in the performance of duties, throughout the entire process of political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in state affairs, and enhance recognition, strengthen unity, and deepen cooperation in candid and in-depth consultations.

It is necessary to extensively contact and mobilize people from all walks of life, assist the party and the government to do a good job in publicizing policies, coordinating relations, straightening emotions, resolving conflicts, and strengthening confidence, so as to gather positive energy and boost spirits.

It is necessary to better connect and serve all parties and organizations and people of all ethnic groups and walks of life, so as to be politically concerned, ideologically intimate, and emotionally intimate, so as to form a powerful joint force to realize the Chinese dream together.

  Members, comrades!

General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the members of the CPPCC, as representatives of all parties, groups, ethnic groups and all walks of life, are selected through solemn consultations from all parties. Understand the important requirements of the CPPCC, be able to negotiate, be good at discussing politics, observe discipline, follow rules, and respect morality".

We must keep in mind the teachings of General Secretary Xi Jinping, strengthen our ideals and beliefs, stick to our original mission, keep our cause in mind, shoulder our responsibilities, and perform our duties for the country and the people with a more vigorous and promising spirit.

It is necessary to comprehensively enhance the ability to perform duties, be good at learning, be brave in innovation, and continuously improve the ability to grasp politics, investigate and research, connect with the masses, and cooperate and work together.

It is necessary to carry forward the spirit of struggle, strengthen the ability to fight, take a firm stand on major issues, and have a clear-cut stand, dare to speak out on issues of principle, and be good at speaking out, so that you can see it in ordinary times and play a role at critical moments.

We must consciously abide by the constitution, laws and the CPPCC charter, actively practice the socialist core values, strictly enforce integrity and self-discipline, cultivate moral character, and promote a good style of work.

It is necessary to create conditions for members to perform their duties, provide good services, and give full play to the main role of the majority of members in the work of the CPPCC.

  Members, comrades!

Let us unite more closely around the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, work together with one heart and one mind, strengthen confidence, move forward with courage, and work hard Write a new chapter in the development of the CPPCC, and work together to build a modern socialist country in an all-round way and promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way!