Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), addresses the first session of a communication program by CPPCC National Committee members in Beijing, June 2, 2022. [Photo/Qi Bo]

Wang Yang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the first session of a new publicity program by the CPPCC National Committee in Beijing on June 2.

In the program, some 100 people will share their personal experiences in performing their duties as members of the CPPCC National Committee and also shed light on the historic achievements and changes in the country since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012. The program is expected to help build consensus, harness positive energy for unity and progress, and pool the efforts of all sectors to forge ahead in the new era.

In the first session, five CPPCC members gave talks on different topics including food security, air pollution control, and the hosting of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Wang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said the program should focus on the task of offering theoretical and political guidance, reveal the political, theoretical and practical reasoning behind China's achievements, and provide a comprehensive and objective analysis of the economic situation and development tasks.

He also called for the CPPCC National Committee members in the program to be mindful of communication skills, connect with their audience with emotions and empathy, and adopt innovative and flexible ways to explain and answer questions.

Efforts are also needed to enhance the program’s planning, pay attention to timing and priorities, and encourage members of the CPPCC National Committee to contribute more to maintaining a healthy economic environment, a stable social environment and a clean political environment, Wang said.

Zhang Qingli, vice-chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the event. Li Bin, vice-chairwoman and secretary-general of the CPPCC National Committee, was also present at the event.