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China forum to discuss government work

BEIJING: The First Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, will open on Monday afternoon.

The 11-day session is scheduled to end on the morning of March 14, Wu Jianmin, spokesman for the session, told a press conference on Sunday.

Jia Qinglin, chairman of the 10th CPPCC National Committee, will deliver a report on the work of the National Committee’s Standing Committee over the past year.

Zhang Meiying, vice- chairperson of the 10th CPPCC National Committee, will report how the suggestions and proposals from CPPCC members were handled since the last session, said Mr. Wu.

The China National Radio, China Central Television and China Radio International will broadcast live the opening ceremony.

Major websites Xinhuanet.com, People.com.cn, China.com and Gov.cn will have online real time report.

More than 2,000 CPPCC members, hailing from across the country, are expected to discuss the report on government work delivered by Premier Wen Jiabao, plan the restructuring of central departments under the State Council and reports on the work of the Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate, said Mr. Wu.

They will also elect Chairperson, vice-chairpersons and Secretary-General of the 11th CPPCC National Committee, and also members of the Standing Committee.

A political and several other resolutions and reports will be adopted, he added.

More eligible non-Communists are expected to become high-ranking officials in China following last year’s appointments of two non-Communist Ministers, said Mr. Wu. “Many non-Communist personages have taken up posts at government departments and judicial bodies since China started its reform and opening up [toward the late 1970s].”

Wan Gang of the China Zhi Gong Dang (Party for Public Interest) was appointed Minister of Science and Technology last April as the first non-Communist party Cabinet Minister since the late 1970s. China’s eight non-Communist parties represent specific interest groups, reflect suggestions from all walks of life. — Xinhua

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