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‘Unprecedented challenge’: China top advisory body chief calls for unity behind Communist Party
- Wang Yang urges members to rally behind party in preparation for its national congress
- He makes no mention of Ukraine, a potentially divisive issue, analyst says
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The leader of China’s top political advisory body called for the country to rally behind the ruling Communist Party as China faces “unprecedented” domestic and international challenges.
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Delivering his annual report at the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on Friday, CPPCC chairman Wang Yang said one of the body’s major political tasks was to prepare for the party’s five-yearly national congress later this year.
Wang called on all CPPCC members to build consensus and forge unity to maintain a stable political, social and economic environment.
Wang’s address – his annual report to the CPPCC – officially launched the week-long “two sessions” – the twin meetings of the advisory body and the national legislature, the National People’s Congress.
Premier Li Keqiang will deliver his work report on Saturday morning at the Great Hall of People to the national legislators.
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During the “two sessions”, the leadership is expected to join thousands of legislators and advisers to discuss some of the country’s top agenda items and review work reports by government bodies.
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