BEIJING — China’s top political adviser Wang Yang on March 15 called on the new leadership of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to advance the cause of the advisory body under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Wang, the newly elected chairman of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, asked the leadership to adhere to correct political orientation, and take lead in fulfilling their duties, promoting democracy and forming close ties with the people.

Wang made the remarks at the first chairmen’ meeting of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, following his election on March 14. Twenty-four others were elected vice-chairpersons on March 14 during the annual national political advisory session, which concluded on the morning of March 15.

The first meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee also opened on March 15. The meeting will conclude on March 16.

The CPPCC is an important organ for multiparty cooperation and political consultation led by the CPC.

Wang Yang (C, front), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attends the first meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, March 15, 2018.[Photo/Xinhua]