The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

I have just attended the opening ceremony of the fifth session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and listened to Chairman Yu Zhengsheng's report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC.

Regarding the major tasks in 2017, Chairman Yu indicated in the report the need to deepen cohesion and communication with the Hong Kong and Macao compatriots, enhance liaison and exchanges with political groups, community organizations and representatives of Hong Kong and Macao, promote exchanges and co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong and Macao in all areas, encourage Hong Kong and Macao youngsters to visit and study in the Mainland to broaden their experience, and promote the development and growth of patriotic forces that love the country, Hong Kong and Macao.

Chairman Yu also said in the report that the CPPCC is not an organ of state power. It is an important component of the socialist supervisory system of the country and a major form of socialist consultative democracy.

I am honoured to participate in the work of the National Committee of the CPPCC again.

March 3, 2017