--- source: Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee url: http://en.cppcc.gov.cn/2026-03/12/c_1167411.htm document_type: html date_retrieved: 2026-03-17 period: Fourth session of the 14th CPPCC (March 2026) parent_publication: CPPCC Annual Session Proceedings indicators_covered: ["CPPCC Annual Session", "Political Consultative Democracy", "15th Five-Year Plan"] raw_sources: - http://en.cppcc.gov.cn/2026-03/12/c_1167411.htm (concludes) - http://en.cppcc.gov.cn/2026-03/11/c_1166986.htm (closing meeting) --- # Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference — Fourth Session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee ## Closing Meeting and Session Conclusion (March 11-12, 2026) ### Executive Summary The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held its closing meeting on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The session concluded on March 12, 2026, with senior Chinese leaders including Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng in attendance. The closing session marked the completion of the CPPCC's annual proceedings alongside the parallel fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC). ### Leadership and Attendance Xi Jinping and other Party and State leaders attended the closing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Wang Huning, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the closing meeting and delivered a speech. The meeting was attended by 2,059 of the 2,125 CPPCC members, meeting the quorum requirement. ### Documents Approved The following documents were approved at the closing meeting: 1. **Resolution on the Work Report of the Standing Committee** — A resolution addressing the Standing Committee's work report and its continued implementation. 2. **Resolution on Proposal Handling** — A resolution on the report regarding how proposals submitted by members of the CPPCC National Committee have been handled since the previous annual session. 3. **Report on Examination of New Proposals** — A comprehensive report examining newly submitted proposals from CPPCC members. 4. **Political Resolution of the Fourth Session** — The political resolution of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, formally adopted by the full assembly. ### Wang Huning's Closing Address Wang Huning, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, described the session as one that had united participants and highlighted the role of socialist consultative democracy. In his closing address, Wang emphasized that the CPPCC National Committee's annual session had yielded fruitful results. Wang noted that members across the board had strengthened their resolve to contribute to advancing Chinese modernization and sustaining China's rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. He stressed the importance of the CPPCC's role in supporting the implementation of national economic and social development goals. ### Strategic Focus: The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) Recognizing that 2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period for national economic and social development, Wang outlined key priorities for the CPPCC: - **Uphold the Leadership of the Communist Party of China** — The CPPCC must continue to strengthen its alignment with CPC leadership in all activities. - **Play Its Role as a Political Organization** — The CPPCC should actively participate in advancing socialist consultative democracy and fulfilling its distinctive institutional role. - **Actively Provide Suggestions on State Affairs** — The CPPCC must offer policy recommendations that support China's modernization goals and economic development objectives. - **Pool Strength and Wisdom** — Members should work collectively to ensure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan and support its successful implementation. ### Priorities for CPPCC Members Wang called on CPPCC members to commit to several concrete objectives: - **Put Forward More Beneficial Proposals** — Members should continue to submit proposals that benefit the people and contribute to national development. - **Do More Practical Things for People's Well-Being** — The CPPCC should ensure that its work translates into tangible improvements in citizens' lives. - **Help Ensure the Fruits of Modernization Benefit All People** — The CPPCC should work to distribute the benefits of China's modernization equitably across society. ### International and Domestic Outreach Wang emphasized that the CPPCC should help rally the positive energy of Chinese people at home and abroad, enabling them to forge ahead on the new journey and make greater contributions to the new era of Chinese development. ### Standing Committee Preparations (March 10, 2026) Prior to the closing meeting, the CPPCC Standing Committee held a preparatory meeting on March 10, 2026, chaired by Wang Huning. The Standing Committee approved the following documents for submission at the closing meeting: - Draft resolution on the Standing Committee's work report - Draft political resolution for the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee Additionally, the 48th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th CPPCC National Committee was held on March 10, also chaired by Wang Huning, to coordinate final preparations for the closing session. ### Session Conclusion and Direction The conclusion of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC marks a significant milestone in China's political calendar, establishing the framework for consultative democracy and political participation in the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The CPPCC's emphasis on supporting economic modernization, ensuring social stability, and advancing socialist consultative democracy reflects China's institutional commitment to inclusive governance alongside rapid economic development. --- ## Metadata and Document Structure | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Event ID** | 419306 | | **Event Title** | Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference | | **Country** | China (CN) | | **Category** | Government (gov) | | **Event Date** | 2026-03-09 (session active) / 2026-03-11 (closing) / 2026-03-12 (concluded) | | **Parent Institution** | CPPCC National Committee | | **Document Language** | English | | **Source Domain** | en.cppcc.gov.cn | | **Related Institution** | Xinhua News Agency (coverage) | | **Document Format** | HTML press releases | --- ## Related Documents The CPPCC website also published the following related documents during the fourth session: - **Standing Committee Meeting Preparations** — March 10, 2026 standing committee meeting announcement (referenced in closing procedures) - **Chairperson's Council Meeting** — March 10, 2026 Chairperson's Council coordination meeting - **Schedule Advisory** — Xinhua announcement of schedules for March 11, 2026 plenary sessions and closing meeting ## References All content extracted from official CPPCC press releases published on the CPPCC National Committee English website (en.cppcc.gov.cn) via Xinhua News Agency coverage and attribution.