"The CPPCC embodies consultative democracy. Although its decisions do not have binding power, it is nonetheless very influential. It is a democratic political system that suits China's cultural background," said Chen Xiaochuan, editor in chief of Beijing-based China Youth Daily and CPPCC National Committee member.

"China's growth, especially its achievements in the past three decades, proves the path we have taken, the system we have adopted and the theories that we have formulated are correct," he said.