Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with members of China Overseas Exchange Association in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 28, 2017. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Thursday asked overseas Chinese to make greater contributions to the Chinese nation's rejuvenation.

Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks while meeting with members of China Overseas Exchange Association in Beijing.

Yu spoke highly of the association's role in establishing close ties with overseas Chinese, promoting international cooperation in economics, science and technology, culture and education, and enhancing exchanges between the Chinese people and the rest of the world.

Yu called on overseas Chinese to introduce a real China, including its reality and development, to the world; increase solidarity and influence in the world; get more involved in Chinese economic and social development; oppose separatist activities in any form and contribute to the peaceful reunification of the motherland.