Top political advisor asks for improvements to consultation sessions

BEIJING - China's top political advisor Wang Yang has asked for improvements to the bi-weekly consultation sessions of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee.

Wang, chairman of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, made the remarks at a consultation session on Friday, where political advisors discussed China's strategy and development of the artificial intelligence industry with officials from leading government organs such as the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The bi-weekly session is an crucial platform for regular exchanges between the CPPCC members and central departments, and is an important way for political advisors to carry out their duties, Wang said.

He called for improvement of the quality and efficiency of the sessions, with the new requirements of the new era met.