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Addressing the closing session of the 12th CPPCC in Beijing on March 13, 2015, CPPCC Chairman and PBSC Member Yu Zhengsheng urged political advisors to pool "positive energy" to contribute to the country's development. He said the Chinese people are en route towards the realization of the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation under the leadership of the CCP. Specifically addressing CPPCC members he said 'Political advisors must unwaveringly uphold the Party's leadership, strengthen confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics, and build consensus among the public in order to bring together "positive energy" for the implementation of the strategic layout of "Four Comprehensives." He warned against bureaucracy and extravagance and asked "fellow political advisors" to forge closer ties with the people, maintain a clean work style and self-discipline, and abide by laws and regulations of the CPPCC, in order to contribute to the country and the people. The political resolution adopted at the meeting made extensive references to the "Four Comprehensives".
CPPCC Deputies examined over 5800 proposals submitted by National Committee members. Many of them focussed on deepening reforms, advancing the rule of law, and safeguarding and improving the people's well-being. Almost 2,100 proposals related to China's economic development and formulation of the 13th Five Year Plan in the face of the "new normal" of slower economic growth. Another 600 proposals recommended intensification of the anti-corruption campaign, improving legislations including the criminal law, and building a law-based government. About 1,500 proposals focused on social governance, and over 400 on environmental protection and ecological progress.
(Comment: The "Four Comprehensives," unveiled by Chinese President Xi Jinping, refer to comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society, deepening reform, advancing the rule of law and strictly governing the Party.)
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