The Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) discussed on
Tuesday a draft of the committee's work report, which will be
delivered to the upcoming annual session of the full
conference.
The committee members said following a few additional amendments
the report is ready for the upcoming annual session of the Tenth
CPPCC National Committee, where it will be made public.
The committee also discussed a draft work report on the
proposals submitted by CPPCC members.
Known as the government's "think tank", CPPCC members are
activists, experts, scholars and public figures from various walks
of life, .
The main function of the CPPCC is to conduct political
consultations, exercise democratic supervision and discuss the
handling of state affairs.
Sources with the CPPCC said since March, 2006, the eight special
committees under the CPPCC National Committee have submitted 44
research reports and suggestions to the central government,
covering the economy, politics, culture and social affairs.
The reports and suggestions help the central government in its
decision making process, the sources said. The Tenth CPPCC National
Committee will start its fifth annual plenary session on March
3.
(Xinhua News Agency February 28, 2007)