The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is looking for ideas on rural reform and development from non-Communist people.

Hu Jintao told delegates their suggestions were valuable, reflecting the in-depth thinking of the participants.

CPC Central Committee General Secretary Hu Jintao briefed the leaders of the non-Communist parties, along with members of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and people without party affiliations on what was considered when drafting the document. He asked them to make suggestions on its revision.

Some delegates spoke up to approve the summary made by the CPC Central Committee based on 30 years of experience in rural reform and development. They supported the reform plan's objectives and principles.

Some delegates spoke up to approve the summary made by the CPC Central Committee based on 30 years of experience in rural reform and development.

Delegates also made suggestions on the overall plan of urban and rural development, farmland protection, grain security, promotion of agricultural technology, and reform of the rural finance system. Some of the attendees also expressed a desire to deepen cross-Straits agricultural cooperation and improve grassroots democracy in China.

Hu Jintao told delegates their suggestions were valuable, reflecting the in-depth thinking of the participants.

He said China is an agricultural nation with the majority of its population in rural areas and issues dealing with agriculture, the countryside, and farmers are now the top priority of the government.

(CCTV October 14, 2008)