All these achievements have not come easily, Xi said.

Xi pointed out that 2022 saw the CPPCC conscientiously implement the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee and make new contributions to advancing the cause of the Party and the country.

In the year to come, efforts should be made by the CPPCC to ensure the integration of Party leadership, the united front and consultative democracy, so as to pool wisdom and strength to achieve the goals and tasks on the new journey in the new era, Xi said.

He stressed the need to consolidate and develop the broadest possible patriotic united front, and create a powerful collective force working with one heart and one mind to realize the Chinese Dream.

Wang Yang, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the event.

Wang said efforts should be made to study and grasp the spirit of Xi's speech and give better play to the CPPCC's role as a special consultative body, calling for striving to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts.