The fifth theoretical study group of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee held its fourth quarterly session of 2026 on Nov 6.

The session focused on thoroughly studying and implementing the guiding principles of the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Zhou Qiang, vice-chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the session and delivered a speech.

Qian Feng, vice-chairman of the Committee on Social and Legal Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, and Song Qiu, a member of the CPPCC National Committee, gave presentations and exchanged views on the theme.

Participants stated that the Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance deliberated and adopted at the plenum was its most important outcome, which marks a milestone in the history of Party building.

Participants stressed the need to accurately grasp the guiding principles, important rules, strategic tasks, and major measures of persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance.

They called on the CPPCC to strengthen political guidance to consolidate the shared ideological and political foundation, and maximize its role as a vital channel for socialist consultative democracy and a specialized consultative body while upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground.

It is essential to build consensus and pool wisdom through stronger communication and engagement, bringing together the broadest possible support for the common endeavor, they said.

The CPPCC should give full play to the fundamental role of its special committees and maintain strict standards in the conduct and performance of CPPCC members, they added.

Xu Lingyi, chairman of the Committee on Social and Legal Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the session.