CPPCC FAQs
- What significant roles has the CPPCC played?
- The convening of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on September 21, 1949 turned over a new page in China's system of democratic politics.
- When was the CPPCC Charter amended?
- The first amendments were adopted at the Fifth Plenary Session of the Fifth CPPCC National Committee on December 11, 1982.
- How long does a local committee serve?
- Local committees at various levels should convene a plenary session at least once a year.
- How many members are required to pass a proposal of the plenary session of CPPCC National Committee?
- A proposal of the plenary session of the National Committee will only be adopted once a simple majority of all members has been achieved.
- How long does each National Committee serve?
- The National Committee serves for a term of five years. The term can be extended in special circumstances upon the approval of Standing Committee members, with a two-thirds majority required.
- Who decides the candidate units and members from them for the National Committee?
- The Standing Committee of the outgoing National Committee of the CPPCC decides the candidate units and members from them for the new National Committee.
- Who presides over the work of the Standing Committee?
- The chairmen of the National Committee presides over the work of the Standing Committee, and the vice chairmen and secretary-general assist the chairman in his (her) work.
- What are the functions and powers of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee?
- To interpret the charter of the CPPCC and supervise the enforcement of the charter, etc..
- How is the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee? How are participants elected?
- The CPPCC National Committee has set up a Standing Committee to preside over the work of the National Committee.
- What are the functions and powers of the plenary session of the CPPCC National Committee?
- To interpret the charter of the CPPCC and supervise the enforcement of the charter, etc..
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