Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 13th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 27, 2020. The National Committee of CPPCC on Aug 27 closed its 13th Standing Committee session on economic and social planning for the next five years. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BEIJING --  Wang Yang on Aug 27 urged members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to make greater contributions to the formulation and implementation of the country's economic and social development plan for the next five years.

Speaking at the closing meeting of a session of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, Wang said consultations and discussions should center on the main subjects of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025).

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, called for strengthened research on major strategic issues and more forward-looking and targeted proposals.

Members of the CPPCC National Committee were asked to innovate ways of international communications to show the world China's state governance by publicizing the new development plan.

A work report for the first half of 2020 by the Chairperson's Council of the CPPCC National Committee was reviewed at the meeting.

Attendees at the meeting also voted on personnel matters.