BEIJING: A key event in China’s political calendar, the annual sessions of China’s national legislature and top political advisory body, known as the Two Sessions, is of special relevance this year. 2023 marks the first year for China to fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Promoting steady economic growth and advancing opening up were highlighted by Guo Weimin, spokesperson for the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), at Friday’s press conference held by the National Committee of the CPPCC, the country’s top political advisory body, ahead of its annual session.
The first session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC is scheduled to start on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and conclude on March 11 in the afternoon, lasting seven and a half days.
China’s national political advisors believe that the country’s economy remains resilient and is full of potential and vigor, said Guo, adding that in 2023, top priority should be given to promoting steady economic growth and achieve “effective improvement in quality and reasonable growth in quantity”.
China’s economy expanded 3 percent last year, overcoming the impact of factors beyond expectations such as a complicated global environment, COVID-19 and natural disasters, according to Guo.
The spokesperson mentioned that China’s continued economic recovery will provide solid support in stabilizing employment.
–The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchangeitem
