Top Chinese political advisor urges concerted efforts on economic development, social stability

Jia Qinglin (2nd R, front), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), inspects at Zhongnan Group in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 9, 2009. Jia made an investigation tour in east China's Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin called on the united front and the people's political consultative conference to play a bigger role in countering the global financial crisis and promoting a harmonious society.

Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks during his inspection trip to eastern Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10.


Jia Qinglin (C), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), inspects in Ningbo Port, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 8, 2009. Jia made an investigation tour in east China's Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10.(Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

Jia said maintaining a steady and relatively fast economic development remained a top task of economic work and efforts should be made to facilitate industrial restructuring and expand export to create new advantages in the global competition.

He also called for a better job in affairs concerning ethnic groups and appropriately handling religious issues to promote a harmonious society.

In addition, Jia urged the Party committee at all levels to enhance their leadership of the united front and the people's political consultative conference to push forward their causes.
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