As the National People's Congress (NPC) marks its 70th anniversary, President Xi Jinping has underscored the significance of the people's congress system in the governance of the Chinese mainland. Established on September 15, 1954, the first session of the NPC set the foundation for what has become the supreme organ of state power in the country.
President Xi, who also serves as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need to uphold and improve the people's congress system. He highlighted that ensuring the people run the country is fundamental to maintaining effective governance and political stability.
The NPC, positioned at the pinnacle of the political system, plays a crucial role in shaping laws and policies that reflect the will of the people. Xi Jinping's remarks reiterate the commitment of the Chinese mainland's leadership to fostering a system where governance is conducted with the people's interests at its core.
As the NPC celebrates seven decades of its establishment, the Chinese mainland continues to evolve its political framework, striving for a balance between governance efficiency and the representation of public will.
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President Xi Jinping's key quotes on the people's congress system
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