Major experience from work in 2008

-- The CPPCC must take socialism with Chinese characteristics as a common conviction.

-- The CPPCC must take into account the overall interests of the Party and the country in planning and carrying out the CPPCC's work.

-- The CPPCC must put people first in the performance of all aspects of its functions.

-- The CPPCC must view broad unity an inexhaustible motive force empowering us to tackle all difficulties.

-- The CPPCC must emphasize the role of CPPCC committee members as an important basis for the CPPCC's work.

Suggestions for next year’s work

-- The CPPCC should energetically apply the Scientific Outlook on Development to guide and promote its work.

-- The CPPCC should work hard to promote steady and rapid economic development.

-- The CPPCC should work hard to improve the people's living standards and promoting social harmony and stability.

-- The CPPCC should work hard to strengthen the great solidarity and unity with our compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and overseas Chinese.

-- The CPPCC should strive to establish more friendly foreign contacts.

(Xinhua News Agency March 3, 2009)