TheNewsweek AsiaThethe Great Hall of the People in BeijingMarch 2 (Chief Reporter Wang Chiyun reports from Beijing)The earth is full of vigor in spring, and Beijing is warm in spring! The press conference of the Second Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held on 2019surname Nian3moon2date15::00existThe press conference was held on the first floor of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Guo Weimin, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), deputy secretary-general of the 13th Second Session of the CPPCC National Committee, and spokesman for the General Assembly, introduced the relevant information of the General Assembly to the media in and out of China and answered questions from reporters.

     On March 2, the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Guo Weimin, spokesman for the conference, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists. This is a reporter raising his hand to ask a question at the conference

     Guo Wei Min::The second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will be held tomorrow afternoon.3Opening at the Great Hall of the People at 1 p.m.3moon13Closed on the morning of January 1, 2013. The main agenda of the Congress is to hear and consider the report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the report on the work of proposals; to attend the second session of the thirteenth National People's Congress to listen to and discuss the report on the work of the Government, the report on the work of the Supreme People's Court, the report on the work of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, as well as other relevant reports, and to discuss the draft law on foreign investment; and to consider and adopt the political resolution of the second session of the thirteenth session of the CPPCC, and other resolutions and reports.

     During this conference, arrangements will be made for3A statement was made to the General Assembly,10Sub-panel discussion,1Subsectoral cluster discussions. To be organized3A press conference,3(c) Focused interviews on the "members' channel". Depending on the situation of journalists' applications for interviews, group interviews or special interviews will be organized as appropriate. The preparations for the Congress are now in full swing. The opening and closing sessions and speeches of the CPPCC General Assembly will be open to Chinese and foreign journalists.

     People's Daily (PRC newspaper)::Last year was the first year that the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) made its debut to fulfill its duties, and people are full of expectations for the new CPPCC.

     Guo Wei Min::Thank you for your question. As you said, last year was the starting year of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), in which, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the CPPCC insisted on development amidst inheritance, and innovation amidst development, and gave play to its role as a specialized consultative body to make a two-way effort to build up political strengths and forge consensus, so I should say that it has delivered an outstanding report card.

     First, it has taken Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the general outline governing all work, earnestly organized the study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and created a system of symposiums on the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, a system of collective study at meetings of the chairpersons, and a system of retreat, and a system of study systems with the Theoretical Learning Center of the Party Group as the leader. It focused on studying the important thoughts of General Secretary Xi Jinping on strengthening and improving the work of the CPPCC. The CPPCC National Committee system has focused on study and seminar activities, with the full participation of CPPCC members at the national and local levels, and a theoretical seminar on the CPPCC National Committee system has been convened, focusing on seminars and exchanges, and achieving very good results.

     Secondly, party building is taken as the fundamental guarantee for leading the development of the CPPCC cause. For the first time in the history of the CPPCC National Committee, a symposium on party building in the CPPCC system was convened to earnestly study and implement the Opinions on Strengthening the Party Building Work of the People's Political Consultative Conference in the New Era issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and to put forward proposals to follow up on the8key tasks, carry out propaganda activities themed on interpreting the spirit of the Opinions, and promote the effective coverage of the CPPCC's Party organizations and Party work.

     Thirdly, we have vigorously promoted innovation in our work. We have carried out quality improvement and efficiency enhancement throughout the whole process of performing our duties, effectively improved the quality of proposals, and strengthened the functions of gathering social and public opinion information and expressing public opinion. We have strengthened and improved survey and research work, further played the fundamental role of the special committees, carried out flexible and effective desk-to-desk consultations, improved the biweekly consultation meetings to increase interactive exchanges, and explored the Internet for remote consultation on political discussion, creating a mobile platform for members to carry out their duties.

     (d) Strengthening institution-building and long-term planning. On the basis of the newly revised CPPCC Constitution, the rules for the plenary session, the Standing Committee and the work of members in the performance of their duties have been finalized.12The CPPCC also emphasized the revision of important rules and regulations to further improve the institutional system of the CPPCC; focused on strengthening guidance for the work of local CPPCCs, promoting typical experiences and studying common problems; and focused on scientific planning and layout, and, while promoting the implementation of the annual consultative plan, solidified the foundation of the CPPCC's long-term development in terms of party building, ideological and political building, capacity building for the performance of its duties, and the building of the organization's own organs.

     Over the past year, the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has earnestly performed its functions of political consultation, democratic supervision and participation in politics. While strengthening the fulfillment of its duties, it has combined the two-way efforts of advising and advising on politics and forging consensus, and has actively performed its duties to build up a strong consensus on the major political policies of the Party and the State and a strong impetus to implement them. Tomorrow, President Wang Yang will give a report on the work of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, and there will be a detailed discussion, welcome to pay attention.

     On March 2, the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Guo Weimin, spokesman for the conference, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists. This is a reporter asking a question at the conference

     CCTV reporter for the Central Radio and Television Administration (CRTA):We have noticed a very interesting phenomenon in the CPPCC last year, that our members have a new channel for political consultation and discussion, that is, online political discussion. That is to say, they picked up their cell phones and logged into a specialAPPIt is possible to make suggestions. Such a change allows us at the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in the "Internet+"Keep running on the road. What we would like to ask you is how effective is this way of discussing politics online? What valuable experience can you share?2019What are the new deployments for the year?

     Guo Weimin:The CCTV reporter has observed very carefully and seen a new way for our CPPCC members to fulfill their duties now. Indeed, as you said, most of our CPPCC members have downloaded this mobile fulfillment of dutyAPPAs soon as we have the time, we can open thisAPPIn addition to various information, there are also discussion groups on various important topics, such as important work of the Party and the State, health care and environmental protection, so you can participate in the discussion at any time.

     Just as you said, this is an innovative point in the work of the current CPPCC, and an important initiative of the CPPCC to implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi's important speech and to open up channels and platforms for our consultation and democracy. Last year8After the launch of the mobile platform for the discharge of duties in January, President Wang Yang and the other Vice-Presidents have been on the line frequently, coming together to participate in our discussions and express their views. I have a figure that since the launch, a total of16Sub-cluster discussions.1400More than one member attended and spoke4000Many times. We in the CPPCC office have brought together and organized the10individual aspects106Suggestions. Around the Spring Festival this year, the hotly debated group on the platform is "do a good job this year, members have something to say". Many members have started discussions around this topic. A few days ago, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) organized a teleseminar, which was held at the main venue of the CPPCC, chaired by Chairman Wang Yang, with the participation of vice-chairpersons of the CPPCC, many CPPCC members, and members of the National Committee of the CPPCC.6The three sub-committees were linked up. In the process, videos of some members' remote discussions were also shown, and everyone came together to offer advice and suggestions, and the atmosphere was very warm. I also participated in this discussion.

     Last year, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held two such discussions: one on optimizing the business environment and promoting the high-quality development of the private economy; and the other on promoting the green development of the express delivery industry. It should be said that the network of political discussion and remote consultation is indeed very effective, its participation is broad, interactive, members of the discussion is also more in-depth, and can better connect the members and all relevant departments. Some members said that the Internet and the new media have made us break the barriers of space and time in the performance of our duties, unlike in the past when only meetings were held for discussion, now we can discuss some important topics at any time, and it has also enhanced the sense of responsibility and participation of members. Some members have also said that we members may now be in different places, and although we are separated by a great distance, consultative democracy is right in front of us and around us.

     During this year's two sessions, the CPPCC will open a thematic discussion group to discuss the report on the work of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC and the report on the work of proposals. This will form a synchronized discussion at the meeting and off the meeting, online and offline, which is very vivid. Just now you also asked about the situation this year, this year, the CPPCC has made a series of arrangements around the network of political discussion and remote consultation, there will be new exploration, new practice, there will also be new progress. We also welcome the attention of journalists and friends, when you come together to interview and report.

     AFP:The development of the private economy is widely concerned by society, and we all know that there are many outstanding private entrepreneurs among the CPPCC members. What has the CPPCC done to promote the development of the private economy and optimize the business environment?

     On March 2, the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Guo Weimin, spokesman for the conference, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists

     Guo Weimin:Just as the Xinhua News Agency reporter said, the private economy is an issue of great concern to society, and it was also a focus of the work of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) last year, and members of the CPPCC are also very concerned about this issue.

     The private economy is an important part of the socialist market economy, playing an irreplaceable and important role in stabilizing growth, promoting innovation and increasing employment and improving people's livelihoods. As General Secretary Xi has pointed out, the private economy has contributed to China's economic development, which has created the Chinese miracle.

     The CPPCC has many members from private enterprises. They are of the view that with the gradual implementation of these favorable measures, we have really felt the determination of the central government to support the development of private enterprises. They expressed the hope that various departments around the world can further put the central government's policies and measures into real practice, implementation and detail. As long as the policy support is in place, coupled with attentive management, I believe that private enterprises will have good prospects for development.

     The CPPCC National Committee is very concerned about the development of private enterprises. Last year, through convening thematic consultative meetings, organizing network discussions and remote consultations, and carrying out thematic research, it put forward a number of valuable opinions and suggestions, which were reported to the CPC Central Committee, the State Council and relevant departments, and played a very important role in promoting the development of the private economy.

     Correspondent of the International News Agency of Kazakhstan::My question is about"One Belt, One Road". In recent years, some skeptical voices have emerged in the process of promoting the construction of the "Belt and Road", such as public opinion that China is creating a "debt trap" and engaging in "regional hegemony", how do you view these issues? How do you think about these issues?

     Guo Wei Min::China proposes"Since the Belt and Road Initiative was launched, it has received positive responses from all parties. By the end of last year, there were100A number of countries and international organizations have actively supported and participated in the construction of the Belt and Road, and a large number of key projects have been put into effect on the ground, boosting local economic development, and have been welcomed by more and more countries along the route, and have also won international acclaim.

     You are a Kazakhstani journalist. China and Kazakhstan are centered aroundThe construction of the "Belt and Road" dovetails with the development strategies of the two countries, and a series of projects have been carried out with good results.

     You were saying.The issue of the "debt trap" is an expression that we have also noted. The causes of the debt of some developing countries are complex and historically shaped. China's investment accounts for a relatively small proportion of the debt of these countries. Our projects, mainly infrastructure projects, will be beneficial to their long-term development. "The construction of the Belt and Road will bring development and hope to those countries, and it is unreasonable to describe it as a "debt trap".

     proposed by ChinaThe Belt and Road Initiative, which advocates the Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual appreciation, and mutual benefit and win-win situation, and adheres to the principle of "common business, common construction and sharing", has won the praises and recognition of more and more leaders and local people, and has nothing to do with the so-called "regional hegemony" and the so-called "regional hegemony". It has nothing to do with the so-called "regional hegemony". With the construction of the "Belt and Road", China is making more and more friends. The ancient Silk Road of 2,000 years ago left behind many beautiful stories of East-West trade and civilization blending, and the construction of the Belt and Road in the present era will surely write a splendid chapter of human civilization exchanges.

     last year4In January, the second Belt and Road Summit Forum on International Cooperation will be held in Beijing. Standing at a new historical starting point, China will work with the relevant countries to jointly promote the construction of the Belt and Road to a new level.

     Reporters of the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) newspaper and the CPPCC website::We know that by the time2020China is going to realize the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects in the year, and now the fight against poverty is also a topic of great concern in the society. May I ask what the CPPCC did in last year's fight against poverty? What role did it play?

     Guo Wei Min::The fight against poverty is a major decision and deployment of the CPC Central Committee with a view to building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, and it is also a key task of the CPPCC. Over the years, the CPPCC has continued to promote this work from different perspectives, and it should be said that positive results have been achieved. I note that you just asked about the work done in the past year, and we have also done some sorting out.

     Last year, a special deliberative standing committee meeting was held to address the problem of poverty eradication in deeply impoverished areas. The meeting was preceded by6led by each of the Vice-Chairmen.4The Committee was involved in a two-month mission to6a province34Field research was carried out in four poverty-stricken counties. In their research reports and in their discussions and speeches at the meetings of the Standing Committee, the members put forward many good suggestions, which were also sent to the central leadership and the relevant departments in the form of information bulletins and other reports.

     Members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are also very concerned about the fight against poverty. The proposals put forward last year were233The proposals were made in a number of areas, including industrial poverty alleviation, education poverty alleviation and poverty alleviation and relocation. At present, these proposals have been basically dealt with, and many of the opinions and suggestions have been emphasized and adopted by the relevant departments, playing an active role in winning the battle against poverty.

     Some of the specialized committees have also carried out various forms of work on poverty eradication. Our specialized committees have their specialization relatively speaking, but you will find that many of them have carried out a lot of work on the issue of poverty alleviation. For example, the Proposals Committee has held a symposium on the consultation and handling of proposals through the5A number of proposals on "giving full play to the role of Hong Kong people from all walks of life in the country's battle against poverty", put forward by a group of Hong Kong members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), played an important role in the organization of the Hong Kong Association of Poverty Alleviation from All Walks of Life and the identification of Nanjiang County, an old revolutionary area in Sichuan, as a poverty alleviation point.

     Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee has made a series of major deployments on poverty alleviation, and has pushed forward with unprecedented vigor, creating a miracle in the history of poverty alleviation in China.8000More than 10 million people have been steadily lifted out of poverty, and the number of people reduced annually is in the range of1000With more than 10,000 people, the achievements are obvious to all. At present, there are still some weak links in the fight against poverty, such as the difficulty of poverty alleviation in deeply impoverished areas, and the long-term mechanism for stabilizing poverty alleviation needs to be improved. Focusing on these issues, the CPPCC will carry out work in various forms this year to contribute to winning the battle against poverty.

     On March 2, the second session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Guo Weimin, spokesman for the conference, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists

     NBC correspondent::Mr. Wang Guoqing, the previous CPPCC spokesman, quoted Martin at last year's briefing-Luther King's famous quote about improving understanding and that China has the power to get its voice out. But now that we see a growing voice of international criticism on issues such as technology theft, unfair trade, human rights violations, and excessive maritime claims, do you think China's voice has spread farther and wider? What are the main challenges in foreign communication in the future?

     Guo Wei Min::First of all, I would like to emphasize that I do not agree with the references and judgments you have made. Some of them relate to our sovereignty and security interests, and I believe that China's policies and ideas are supported by most countries in the world. You asked mainly about China's image and external communications, and I will give an introduction.

     China's reform and opening up, especially since the 18th Party Congress, the country's construction and development has made great achievements, the international community"Praise" for China's development achievements and development path. China's ideas and propositions of peaceful development, win-win cooperation, building a new type of international relations and building a community of human destiny are widely recognized. The "One Belt, One Road" construction we are promoting has won more and more friends.

     As we look around, we have more and more good friends, both in our neighboring countries and in important regions of the world. At the same time, it is also undeniable that there are some discussions about China's development, some different voices, and some people see China's development as a threat, spreading"China threat theory". This is due to both misinterpretation and misunderstanding arising from insufficient understanding of China, as well as smearing and vilification by some people with ulterior motives against China, and also due to insufficient communication between us and the outside world.

     As China develops, and as the international community focuses on China and pays further attention to it, everyone wants to hear China's voice. Over the years, as you said, we have also been actively carrying out foreign communication, which has played a positive and important role in helping the international community better understand China and promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries. Of course, due to differences in discourse systems, ways of thinking, cultural backgrounds and social systems, we also face some challenges. How to further strengthen foreign communication, we are also summarizing and constantly improving and innovating, trying to tell a good Chinese story. With China's further development, the deepening of exchanges and contacts between China and other countries, the innovative application of communication means and technologies, and the continuous improvement of communication capacity, we believe that our voices will spread further and further, and that the world's understanding of China will become more and more in-depth and comprehensive.

     NBCThe reporter in question has been engaged in reporting in China for more than a decade, and is a veteran journalist who should know China well. Over the years, foreign media have played an important role in promoting Sino-foreign exchanges. We welcome more foreign journalists to cover and report in China and hope that foreign media will continue to pay attention to China's development and changes. At the same time, we also hope that foreign media can understand and report well on China in a more comprehensive and objective way. We are willing to provide assistance and facilities for foreign journalists and friends to cover and report in China.

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