Advisers' ideas sought on top tasks

Zhang Qingli, vice chairman of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), presides over the opening meeting of the second session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

“We gave full play to the CPPCC’s role as a body dedicated to consultation and carried out our dual responsibility of offering suggestions and building consensus,” he said.

Over the past year, political advisers have conducted consultations with a focus on fighting the three critical battles — against potential risks, poverty and pollution — and on promoting high-quality development, he said.