Unite efforts to make new and greater contributions to writing Henan chapter of Chinese modernization

Henan Daily

Zhengzhou: On the morning of January 17, accompanied by the majestic national anthem of the People’s Republic of China, the Third Session of the 13th Henan Provincial Committee of the CPPCC solemnly opened in the Provincial People’s Hall.

The meeting should have been attended by 892 members, with 806 present, meeting the required quorum.

Kong Changsheng, Chairman of the Henan Provincial CPPCC, and Vice Chairpersons Xie Yu’an, Dai Baihua, Huo Jinhua, Zhang Zhenyu, Liu Jiongtian, Zhu Huanran, and Secretary-General Wang Zhongshan were seated on the rostrum. Liu Jiongtian presided over the meeting.

Liu Ning, Wang Kai, Sun Meijun, Sun Shougang, Jiang Ling, Zhang Wei, Wang Zhanying, Chen Xing, An Wei, Zhang Leiming, Zhang Min, Li Ya, He Jinping, Li Gongle, Liu Nanchang, Su Xiaohong, Liu Yujiang, Sun Yunfeng, Zheng Haiyang, Hu Daocai, Duan Wenlong, Zu Leiming, and Xu Hu attended to offer congratulations and were seated on the rostrum.

Other leading officials seated on the rostrum included Guo Gengmao, Ren Keli, Wang Quanshu, Qiao Xinjiang, Gao Tijian, Zhang Guorong, Zhang Tao, Chen Yichu, Wang Xunzhi, Deng Yongjian, Kong Yufang, Shi Jichun, Jin Kewen, Zhang Guangzhi, Qian Guoyu, Zhou Chunyan, and Li Yingjie.

The meeting first approved the agenda for the Third Session of the 13th Henan Provincial CPPCC.

Kong Changsheng, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Henan Provincial CPPCC, presented the work report. He emphasized that 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China and the CPPCC. The Henan Provincial CPPCC and its Standing Committee upheld Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guiding principle, earnestly implemented the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Second and Third Plenums of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Under the strong leadership of the Henan Provincial Party Committee, the CPPCC focused on central tasks, fulfilled responsibilities, and contributed actively to building a modernized Henan.

He highlighted six key accomplishments of the past year:

      1.      Upholding political principles and the Party’s leadership firmly.

      2.      Strengthening unity and fostering consensus.

      3.      Promoting development through focused research and collaborative consultations.

      4.      Addressing people’s concerns and improving public welfare.

      5.      Enhancing routine operations with innovation.

      6.      Striving for excellence in internal capacity-building.

Looking forward to 2025, Kong stated that it would be the concluding year of the “14th Five-Year Plan” and the start of strategic planning for the “15th Five-Year Plan.” It is also the 75th anniversary of the Henan Provincial CPPCC. He outlined the following priorities:

      •        Strengthening political responsibility by adhering to Xi Jinping’s thought.

      •        Implementing comprehensive reforms.

      •        Proactively supporting Henan’s modernization efforts.

      •        Expanding democratic engagement and consensus-building.

      •        Enhancing institutional mechanisms and self-development within the CPPCC.

Liu Ning, representing the CPC Henan Provincial Committee, congratulated the conference and expressed gratitude for the contributions made by the CPPCC and its members toward Henan’s development. He emphasized the central task of advancing Chinese modernization to build a strong nation and achieve national rejuvenation.

He outlined strategic priorities for Henan:

1. Advancing high-quality development through innovation and industrial modernization.
2. Expanding high-level openness by integrating with key economic regions and international markets.
3. Enhancing people’s quality of life and fostering shared prosperity.
4. Improving governance efficiency by strengthening grassroots organizations and innovative governance models.

Finally, Liu stressed the importance of Henan’s role as a national strategic hub and highlighted the CPPCC’s duty to foster unity, generate insights, and promote Henan’s comprehensive development under the Party’s leadership.

Xie Yu’an also presented a report on the proposals submitted since the second session of the 13th Henan Provincial CPPCC.