The Central Committee of the China Democratic League (CDL) held its annual work conference on participation in and deliberation of State affairs in Beijing on April 9. 

Wang Guangqian, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and executive vice-chairman of the CDL Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. 

The meeting aimed to review the outcomes of the CDL's participation in and deliberation of State affairs in 2023, exchange good work practices and experiences, and make arrangements for relevant work in 2024. 

Wang emphasized at the meeting that the CDL Central Committee attaches great importance to participation in and deliberation of State affairs.

In the past year, the CDL, focusing on the task of promoting high-quality development, has leveraged its unique strengths to actively engage in political consultation, collect information about public concerns, conduct democratic supervision and host forums and seminars, and achieved remarkable outcomes, he said. 

The CDL has demonstrated new initiatives and taken on a new look in its participation in State affairs and fulfilling its duties, he added. 

Wang urged for further efforts to strengthen political guidance, accurately hold on to the positioning of participation in and deliberation of State affairs, focus on key tasks, and contribute to promoting Chinese modernization. 

It is essential to explore innovative work methods to bring the work of participation in and deliberation of State affairs to new heights, he added. 

Zhang Daohong, vice-chairman of the CDL Central Committee, said at the meeting that the CDL will conduct in-depth surveys and research, do a good job in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of related work, and continuously refine work mechanisms to promote high-quality development in the CDL's participation in and deliberation of State affairs. 

Some organizations and individuals of the CDL were honored at the meeting for their outstanding performance in 2023.