This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up.
Spokesman for the CPPCC annual session, Wang Guoqing, said the advisory body will continue to provide advice in support of deepening reform through its role as a platform for consultation and deliberation of political affairs.
"CPPCC members have made recommendations for reform and opening up based on key tasks of policy, as well as greatest concerns of the Chinese people. The CPPCC plays an irreplaceable role in deepening reform and opening up. In the New Era, the CPPCC will closely unite around the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China with Comrade Xi Jinping as i