China's top political advisor urges promotion of Chinese civilization

BEIJING -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday urged redoubled efforts to better promote Chinese culture worldwide, calling on the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to take up its due responsibilities in this regard.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, made the remarks at a CPPCC consultation meeting held in Beijing.

Extending the reach and appeal of Chinese civilization is an important plan put forward at the 20th CPC National Congress, said Wang. He noted that the CPPCC ought to enhance investigation and research, and proactively offer suggestions, so as to make due contributions to promoting Chinese culture worldwide.

Wang also highlighted the need to improve the appeal and reach of Chinese stories, and present a China that is credible, appealing and respectable.

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, also addressed the meeting and called for efforts to promote the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative.

The meeting was attended by more than 100 members of the CPPCC National Committee. A total of 20 political advisors and experts spoke at the meeting.