The annual session of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opens today. It is time to hear the opinions of the members of this national advisory body on state affairs.

The CPPCC members play an important advisory role in state affairs. Every year, they bring proposals to annual sessions highlighting various issues that concern economic and social development, governance and people's well-being.

The National Committee of the CPPCC has set up nine specialized committees. The members also conduct investigations and organize symposiums and workshops on these issues. Then they present reports to the authorities, which are duty-bound to act on their proposals.