The sixth 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).

Bater, vice-chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the session and delivered a speech.

Zhang Yijiong, chairman of the Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, gave a keynote speech.

Wang Guanghua and Yang Faming, vice-chairmen of the committee, gave presentations and exchanged views on the theme.

The session noted that the successful convening of the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee fully represents the historic achievements and promising prospects for the development of the causes of the Party and the country in the new era, significantly uplifting the morale of the Party and the people.‌

The session stressed that studying and implementing the guiding principles of the plenary session should be regarded as a major political task. This requires CPPCC members to enhance their political awareness and sense of responsibility in studying and implementing these principles.

It is essential to strengthen the Party building and capacity building of the Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs, and fully leverage the strengths of the CPPCC in building consensus, pooling wisdom and strength, and rallying public support‌, so as to help ensure the successful convening of the 21st CPC National Congress with practical actions, according to the session.

The session also called on CPPCC members to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, uphold the principle of developing religions in the Chinese context, and resolutely fight against all words and deeds that endanger national unity and ethnic solidarity.

Jiang Jianguo and Lin Duo, vice-chairmen of the Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the session.