Wang Huning, 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), presides over the 29th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and delivers a speech in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 24, 2024. [Xinhua/Shen Hong]

BEIJING -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on Tuesday called on CPPCC members to strengthen confidence and focus their efforts on economic work.

Wang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks at the 29th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

He called on CPPCC members to align their thoughts and actions with the CPC Central Committee's assessment of the economic situation and its decisions on economic work, and to focus on implementing the key tasks outlined at the Central Economic Work Conference this month.

CPPCC members should contribute more to the promotion of high-quality economic development, engage actively in supporting rural development, and pay close attention to governance and stability in border areas, he said.

Additionally, efforts should be made to assist the implementation of the CPC Central Committee's decisions on the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port, support CPPCC members from Hong Kong and Macao in their improved fulfillment of their roles, and expand high-level opening-up, he said.

A number of issues were discussed at the meeting, including matters related to the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee to be held next year.