CPPCC Standing Committee Concludes Session, Lays Groundwork for 15th Five-Year Plan

Key Advisory Body Concludes Session in Beijing

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, successfully concluded its 15th standing committee session on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Beijing. The closing meeting was presided over by Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee.

This pivotal session served as a crucial preparatory step for the upcoming fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, which is scheduled to commence on March 4 in Beijing.

Focus on 15th Five-Year Plan and Annual Session Preparations

A primary focus of the concluded standing committee session was laying the groundwork for China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Political advisors were urged by Wang Huning to concentrate their suggestions and proposals throughout 2026 on the implementation of this significant development roadmap, aiming to 'build consensus and pool wisdom to secure a strong start to the plan'.

During the meeting, several key documents and decisions were adopted in anticipation of the forthcoming annual session, including:

• The draft agenda and schedule for the annual session.
• A work report of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.
• A report detailing how proposals submitted since the third session had been handled.
• The list of the secretary-general and deputy secretaries-general for the upcoming session.
• Decisions concerning the qualifications of several CPPCC National Committee members.

These documents are slated for deliberation and review during the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee.

Role of the CPPCC in China's Governance

The CPPCC functions as a vital mechanism for multiparty cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It is not a body of state power or a policymaking organ, but rather an important platform for various political parties, people's organizations, and individuals from all sectors of society to participate in the political system. Its main functions encompass political consultation, democratic oversight, and participation in and deliberation of state affairs, providing suggestions and criticisms on major national policies and issues.