Premier Solicits Opinions on Draft Government Work Report

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Premier Solicits Opinions on Draft Government Work Report

Premier Zhu Rongji chaired a forum on January 31 to solicit opinions on the draft government work report from leaders of non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and public figures with no party affiliation.
Participants pointed out that the policies and measures for the new year outlined are both realistic and feasible and suggested revisions to the report on some issues.

DISCUSSION

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Great Progress Achieved

Great Progress Achieved

Participants at the forum agreed that over the past year China achieved great progress under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.

The draft of the government work report, which will be delivered at the forthcoming Fifth Session of the Ninth National People's Congress, summed up the government's work over the past year and offered a practical analysis of existing problems, they said.

New Year Plan Realistic

The policies and measures for the new year outlined by the government in the report are both realistic and feasible, the participants noted.

Revisions on Some Issues Suggested

They also suggested revisions to the report on issues such as expanding domestic demand, boosting rural economy, rectifying market order, as well as accelerating reform in science and technology and education.

Opinions Appreciated: Zhu

At the meeting, Zhu expressed his thanks to the participants for their suggestions and support to the government's work.

Zhu said the central government will study their opinions and proposals and incorporate them into the government work report.

The premier has also chaired forums to solicit opinions from those working in the fields of science, education, culture, health and sports.

Cooperation & Political Consultation

China is a country of many peoples and many political parties. Before the state adopts important measures or makes decisions on issues having a bearing on the national economy and the people's livelihood, the CPC, as the party in power, consults with representatives of all ethnic groups, political parties and non-Party personages, and all other social sectors, in order to reach a common understanding.

Premier Zhu Solicits Opinions for Five-Year PlanThis system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation led by the CPC is a basic political system in China. Multi-party cooperation and political consultation take two principal forms:

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC);

consultative conferences and forums participated in by non-Communist parties and unaffiliated democrats at the invitation of the CPC Central Committee and local Party committees;

More About CPPCC

The CPPCC is neither a state organ, nor an ordinary mass organization. It is a widely representative, patriotic united front organization of the Chinese people, first established in September 1949. The CPPCC has a national committee and local committees established in the provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and counties (cities). The CPPCC consists of representatives of the CPC, the non-Communist parties, unaffiliated individuals, people's organizations, ethnic minorities and other social strata, compatriots from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, returned overseas Chinese, and specially invited individuals.

The committees at various levels hold plenary sessions once a year. When the committee is not in session, special activities for the committee members are organized, including inspection tours of various localities. Consultative discussions are held on significant issues relating to major state policies, important local affairs, the people's livelihood and united front work. Democratic supervision is exercised over the work of state organs and the fulfillment of the Constitution and laws through the offering of opinions, proposals and criticisms. When the people's congresses are convened, CPPCC committee members are invited to attend and fully air their views.

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Premier Zhu Solicits Opinions for Five-Year Plan