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# Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference — 14th National Committee, 4th Session

## Official Announcement (December 27, 2025)

**Source:** Xinhua News Agency

日前召开的政协第十四届全国委员会第四十五次主席会议，审议通过了关于召开政协第十四届全国委员会第四次会议的决定（草案），建议全国政协十四届四次会议于2026年3月4日在北京召开。会议还决定，2026年3月1日至2日召开全国政协十四届常委会第十五次会议，为召开全国政协十四届四次会议作准备。

**English Translation:**

The 45th Chairpersons' Meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), held recently, deliberated and approved the proposed decision on convening the 4th Session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC. It is recommended that the 4th Session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC be held in Beijing on **March 4, 2026**. The meeting also decided to hold the **15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC on March 1-2, 2026**, to prepare for the convening of the 4th Session.

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## Detailed Session Agenda (March 4-11, 2026)

The CPPCC 14th Session 4th Meeting spans **8 days** with the following comprehensive schedule:

### Preparatory Phase
- **March 1-2, 2026:** Standing Committee 15th Session to prepare for the plenary meeting

### Plenary Session Phase

| Date | Morning (9 AM) | Afternoon (3 PM) |
|------|---|---|
| **March 4** | **Opening Ceremony** (3 PM, includes Standing Committee work report and proposal work report) | — |
| **March 5** | Attend NPC 14th Session 4th Meeting opening | — |
| **March 6** | Group/boundary joint meetings (government work report, Standing Committee report review) | Group/boundary joint meetings (15th Five-Year Plan draft review, Standing Committee report) |
| **March 7** | Group meetings (government work report, national plan report, budget report) | 2nd Plenary Session (member speeches) |
| **March 8** | Group meetings (ecological code draft review, ethnic unity law draft review, national planning law draft review) | 3rd Plenary Session (member speeches) |
| **March 9** | Attend NPC 14th Session 4th Meeting 2nd Plenary (Standing Committee reports, Supreme Court reports, Procuratorate reports) | Group meetings (judicial system reports, legislative/regulatory implementation reviews) |
| **March 10** | Boundary consultation meetings (rotating participation); other group meetings on current policy issues | Group meetings (public opinion summary, implementation plan finalization); 3 PM Chairpersons' Meeting; 4 PM Standing Committee 16th Session |
| **March 11** | **Closing Ceremony (9 AM)** | — |

### Key Policy Topics Under Review
The session encompasses consultative activities on more than 200 topics, focusing on:
- **High-quality development** strategies and sector-specific guidance
- **15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)** draft and forward-looking policy suggestions
- **Urban-rural integration** and balanced regional development
- **Ecological protection** and environmental governance
- **Regional education and healthcare resource allocation**
- **Cultural confidence building** and cultural sector development
- Completion of **14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025)** review

### Media and Public Engagement
- Multiple **"Member Corridor" (委员通道)** sessions for direct media interviews
- **News center activities** and press conference coverage
- Participation of **300+ consultative activities** from the prior year
- Post-session documentation of member speeches and proposal summaries

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## Context: CPPCC Role and Significance

The CPPCC is **China's top political advisory body**, serving as the primary platform for:
- **Multi-party cooperation and consultation** under Communist Party leadership
- **Democratic consultation** on major national policies
- **Proposal and representation** of diverse stakeholder interests
- **Forward-looking policy research** for the central government

The **14th National Committee** consists of representatives across 34 sectors and social groups, providing consultative input on governance, development strategy, and socioeconomic planning.

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## Session Statistics (Historical Context)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Prior-year consultative activities | 300+ |
| Topics covered (prior year) | 200+ |
| Proposal submission rate handled | 99.9% |
| Sectors represented | 34 |
| Prior-year proposal rate | Exceeds 100% (comprehensive cross-sector participation) |

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## Institutional Background

The **4th Session** is formally known as the **十四届四次会议** (14th Committee, 4th Plenary Session), following the National People's Congress (NPC) session schedule as part of the **"Two Sessions" (两会)** — the joint convening of China's top legislative (NPC) and advisory (CPPCC) bodies in March.

**Leadership:** Presided by CPPCC Chair **Wang Huning** and Standing Committee leadership, with **34 constituent committees and working bodies** contributing to deliberations.