12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

The 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference was the meeting of the top political advisory body of the People's Republic of China. It convened in Beijing on 3 March 2013 and ended on 3 March 2018.

12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
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3 March 2013 – 3 March 2018
Overview
TypeAdvisory body
Leadership
ChairmanYu Zhengsheng
Vice ChairmenDu Qinglin, Ling Jihua, Han Qide, Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai, Tung Chee-hwa, Wan Gang, Lin Wenyi, Luo Fuhe, Edmund Ho, Zhang Qingli, Li Haifeng, Su Rong, Chen Yuan, Lu Zhangong, Zhou Xiaochuan, Wang Jiarui, Wang Zhengwei, Ma Biao, Qi Xuchun, Chen Xiaoguang, Ma Peihua, Liu Xiaofeng, Wang Qinmin, Leung Chun-ying
Secretary-GeneralZhang Qingli
Standing Committee299
Members
Total2,237 members

Seat distribution

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The 2,237 members in the 12th National Committee of CPPCC was composed of:[1]

Seats for political parties (544 in total)

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Major party Seats
Chinese Communist Party 99
Other Parties Seats
Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang 65
China Democratic League 65
China National Democratic Construction Association 65
China Association for Promoting Democracy 45
Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party 45
China Zhi Gong Party 30
Jiusan Society 45
Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League 20
Independents 65

Seats for people's organizations (320 in total)

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People's organization Seats
Communist Youth League of China 9
All-China Federation of Trade Unions 63
All-China Women's Federation 67
All-China Youth Federation 30
All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce 65
China Association for Science and Technology 43
All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots 15
All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese 28

Seats for Sectoral representatives (1054 in total)

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Sector Seats
Literature and Arts 145
Science and Technology 112
Social Science 69
Economics 151
Agriculture 67
Education 108
Sports 21
Press and Publication 44
Medicine and Health 90
Friendship with Foreign Countries 41
Social Welfare and Social Security 36
Ethnic Minorities 103
Religions 67

Specially invited deputies (319 in total)

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Hong Kong (124 in total) Seats
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong ?
Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong ?
Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions ?
Liberal Party ?
New Century Forum ?
New Territories Association of Societies ?
Independents ?
Macau (29 in total) Seats
Macau United Citizens Association ?
Macau Business Interest Union ?
Macau Union of Professional Interests ?
Progress Promotion Union/General Union of the Macao Residents' Associations ?
Union for Development/The Women's General Association of Macau ?
Independents ?
Other Seats
Other (including People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police service personnel) 166

Organization

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Council of Chairpersons

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Party Term
Chairman Yu Zhengsheng CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Vice Chairpersons Du Qinglin CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Ling Jihua CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 20 Jan. 2015
Han Qide JS 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai Ind. 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Tung Chee-hwa Ind. 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Wan Gang CZGP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Lin Wenyi TDSL 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Luo Fuhe CAPD 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Edmund Ho Ind. 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Zhang Qingli CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Li Haifeng CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Su Rong CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Chen Yuan CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Lu Zhangong CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Zhou Xiaochuan CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Wang Jiarui CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Wang Zhengwei CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Ma Biao CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Qi Xuchun RCCK 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Chen Xiaoguang CDL 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Ma Peihua CNDCA 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Liu Xiaofeng CPWDP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Wang Qinmin CZGP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
Leung Chun-ying Ind. 13 Mar. 2017 – 14 Mar. 2018
Secretary-General Xia Baolong CCP 11 Mar. 2013 – 14 Mar. 2018
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Special Committees

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Special committee Chairperson
Committee for Handling Proposals Sun Gan
Committee for Economic Affairs Zhou Bohua
Committee of Population, Resources and Environment Jia Zhibang
Committee of Education, Science, Culture, Health and Sports Zhang Yutai
Committee for Social and Legal Affairs Meng Xuenong
Committee for Ethnic and Religious Affairs Zhu Weiqun
Committee for Liaison with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Yang Chonghui
Sun Huaishan
Yang Yanyin
Committee of Foreign Affairs Pan Yunhe
Committee on History and Study Wang Taihua

The first session

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The 1st Session of the 12th CPPCC was held from March 3–12, 2013.[2] It was announced on 2 March that the session period would be shortened to nine days, down from the ten days in the previous year.[3] A preparatory meeting for the session was held on 2 March, presided by Jia Qinglin, the outgoing CPPCC chairman. The preparatory meeting approved the presidium of the session, the session's agenda and name list of the session's proposals examination committee.[4] The presidium held a meeting later in the day, with Yu Zhengsheng presiding over the meeting assisted by several executive chairpersons.[5]

The first plenary meeting of the 1st Session was held on 3 March, where Jia Qinglin delivered the work report of the Standing Committee of the 11th CPPCC National Committee.[6] On 7 March, the second plenary meeting was held, where various members of the CPPCC gave speeches.[7] On 8 March, the third plenary meeting was held.[8]

The fourth plenary meeting was held on 11 March, during the meeting, Yu Zhengsheng was elected as the new chairman of the CPPCC, succeeding Jia Qinglin. Additionally, the vice chairpersons, the secretary-general and the members of the Standing Committee were elected.[9] On 12 March, the 1st Session held its final meeting, where the work report were adopted. The session was presided by Wang Yang, who gave the closing address to the meeting.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "List of members of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference" 中国人民政治协商会议第十二届全国委员会委员名单. Xinhua News Agency. 2 February 2013. Archived from the original on 6 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "CPPCC National Committee concludes 1st session". China Daily. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  3. ^ "China's top political advisory body shortens annual session". People's Daily. 3 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Preparatory meeting for 1st session of 12th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing". People's Daily. 3 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Presidium of 1st session of 12th CPPCC National Committee held 1st meeting". People's Daily. 2 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  6. ^ "The First Session of 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Opens in Beijing". Ministry of Ecology and Environment. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  7. ^ "2nd plenary meeting of 1st session of 12th CPPCC National Committee opens (3)". People's Daily. 7 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Members arrive for 3rd plenary meeting of 1st session of 12th CPPCC National Committee". China.org.cn. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Yu Zhengsheng elected chairman of China's top political advisory body". Chinese Embassy in Iraq. 11 March 2013. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  10. ^ "1st session of 12th CPPCC National Committee concludes". People's Daily. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
Preceded by National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
2013 - 2018
Succeeded by