China to observe 65th anniversary of political advisors
Xinhua
Yu Zhengsheng (C, rear), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), presides over the 18th meeting of the chairman and vice-chairpersons of the 12th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2014. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Yu Zhengsheng, China's top political advisor, has urged political advisors to continue research and carry out their duties on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the consultation system.
Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks on Thursday at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, China's top political advisory body.
"We should take advantage of the anniversary to sum up the experience of the system and continue to improve its vitality," said Yu.
The meeting also reviewed the CPPCC's work in the first half year and heard of a work report on the development of public cultural services.
