China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin on Monday asked members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to contribute new ideas for the country's sustainable development.

Jia Qinglin (C), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses a consultative conference on sustainable development in Beijing, capital of China, on July 13, 2009. [Xinhua]

"Speeding up the shift of development mode and structure adjustment is in line with the promotion of the country's innovation capacity. It will also benefit the country's competitive power in economy and the strength to cope with risks," Jia said.

Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks during a consultative meeting held on sustainable development.

Jia urged political consultative organizations at all levels and their members to adjust their work in line with the central government's decisions and policies.

(Xinhua News Agency July 14, 2009)