The first session of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, has held its second plenary meeting in Beijing.

The meeting focused on the economic construction and ecological development. Sixteen members made speeches giving suggestions concerning the country's development.

Main topics included the reform of the government function, land system reform and urbanization, financial reform, environment improvement and protection, and the improvement of people's livelihoods.