So what is the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference? The CPPCC is a political advisory body that raises proposals concerning politics, the economy, and social affairs. It has various regional committees and a national committee - which is China's TOP political advisory body. Its members serve for five years. Every year, it holds a plenary session. 2,158 people were nominated as members of the 13th CPPCC National Committee - about 60 percent are from outside the Communist Party. And all 56 of China's ethnic groups are represented.