NPC spokesperson: System of people's congresses a guarantee for social stability

A spokesperson for China's National People's Congress (NPC), the national legislature, on Tuesday said the country's system of people's congresses has provided an important institutional guarantee for long-term social stability.

Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th NPC, made the remarks during a press briefing on the NPC session scheduled to run from March 5 to 11.

"President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, pointed out that over the past 70 years, under the leadership of the CPC, the system of people's congresses has effectively guaranteed that China has always advanced on the socialist path and provided important institutional safeguard for creating the two miracles of rapid economic development and long term social stability, and demonstrated significant political advantages," said Lou.

Lou said the NPC will exercise correct, effective and law-based oversight, giving full play to its important role in the country's oversight system. 

"We will promote the implementation of the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, ensure that all state organs exercise their power in accordance with the law, and ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of the people are safeguarded and realized," Lou added.

The spokesperson also said the NPC will play a leading role in maintaining close ties with the people. 

"We will ensure that the people's rights to information, participation, expression and oversight are implemented in all aspects and throughout the whole process of the NPC's work," Lou said.