China is getting ready for the 5th, or the last full session, of the 11th CPPCC, which opens on Saturday. Ahead of the annual session, spokesman Zhao Qizheng believes that the country will remain commited to reforms, in political structure and its growth pattern.

Proposals for discussion have been pouring in, with the economy and issues concerning people's livelihoods dominating the priorities.

Zhao, spokesman of 11th CPPCC National Committee, said, "CPPCC members raised over 6,000 proposals last year. Their suggestions have made into the Outline on Urbanization in a Scientific Way, enacted by the National Reform and Development Commission. Their suggestions on easing burdens and financial difficulties for SMEs are highly valued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and other institutions."

The session will be the last plenary of the 11th CPPCC, which means some members are serving their last year in tenure.

One of them is Chen Chengbo, from the Revolutionary Committee of Chinese Kuomintang. Over the years, he's been pushing forward the establishment of an economic belt along the Xijiang River in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Chen finds the CPPCC session effective to get things moving.

Chen, CPPCC member, said, "Many local issues are put across to the Central Government level through the CPPCC. Guangxi, in particular, benefits a lot."

Luo Lixiong echoed the point, but believes that the supervisory role should be strengthened.

Luo, CPPCC member, said, "One of the prioirities of a CPPCC member is democratic supervision. But I think we still have a lot to do in this aspect. We should have the rights to seek responsibilities from corrupt officials."

At the press conference, Zhao said that historical achievements paved the way to deepen reform.

Zhao said, "Twenty years ago, Deng Xiaoping told us that the further we press ahead, the greater capability we will have to resist risks. He also said the process should be bold and prudent. From past experience, we are fully aware that it's time to deepen reform, and we will remain committed in this effort."

(CNTV.cn March 2, 2012)