Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, meets with 150 representatives of ethnic minorities from across China, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 29, 2023. [Xinhua/Ding Haitao]

BEIJING -- Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Friday stressed efforts to guide people of all ethnic groups in pooling strength to forge ahead on the new journey and make more contributions in the new era. 

Wang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with 150 representatives of ethnic minorities from across China. 

He stressed resolutely forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, which should be promoted in all areas to advance exchanges, communication, and integration among different ethnic groups. 

Underlining the implementation of the new development philosophy, Wang urged efforts to push forward high-quality development in ethnic minority areas, and boost the local economies to raise the living standards in border areas. 

The 150 ethnic-minority representatives are models in advancing ethnic unity and progress and poverty alleviation, as well as primary-level representatives with outstanding contributions in guarding the borders. 

Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, meets with 150 representatives of ethnic minorities from across China, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 29, 2023. [Xinhua/Ding Haitao]