China News Service, Shanghai, March 1 (Reporter Fan Yubin) On February 29, a pre-departure symposium for the 14th National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held in the United Front Work Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China on February 29.

Chen Tong, member of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of the United Front Work Department, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

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Photo courtesy of the United Front Work Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China

  The meeting pointed out that in 2023, non-party representatives to the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Shanghai will focus on the key tasks of the year, conduct in-depth investigations and studies based on the characteristics of the sector, put forward many opinions and suggestions, and actively contribute to the country's scientific decision-making.

  The meeting emphasized that it is of great significance to successfully hold the two sessions of the National People's Congress in 2024. It is necessary to enhance political awareness, firmly support the "two establishments", resolutely achieve the "two safeguards", and effectively fulfill the political responsibilities of representatives of the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

It is necessary to actively participate in politics and perform duties, closely follow the major key issues of national economic and social development such as accelerating the construction of modern industrial system, expanding domestic demand, preventing and defusing risks, and actively provide advice and suggestions.

It is necessary to focus on the major national missions undertaken by Shanghai, adapt to the current situation, solve the problems of the times, and achieve a high position, small incision, thorough research, and practical suggestions.

It is necessary to show the image of Shanghai, take the initiative to promote Shanghai's key tasks and policies, and strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with representatives and committee members from various places.

We must strictly abide by disciplines and rules and contribute to the successful convening of the two sessions.

  At the meeting, some non-party representatives to the National People's Congress and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Shanghai made exchange speeches based on their personal work realities and focused on topics such as proposals and proposal preparations, improving the level of participation in and deliberation of politics, providing high-quality suggestions and strategies, and strengthening investigations and research.

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