The Second Session of the 14th Wuxi Municipal committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu province, on Jan 6, 2018. [Photo/WeChat account: wxszxwyh]

The Second Session of the 14th Wuxi Municipal committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu province, on Jan 6, 2018.

More than 400 CPPCC Wuxi committee members from all walks of life gathered at the meeting hall to make suggestions for deliberations. Wuxi hopes to grow further into a city with a strong economy, rich and diverse population, beautiful environment, and a highly civilized society.

As the four-day session kicked off to the rousing sounds of the Chinese national anthem, Wuxi's Party secretary, Li Xiaomin, delivered his keynote speech. Li recalled the achievements Wuxi has made in the past year, particularly the ones which have laid a solid foundation for future development during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020).

Li Xiaomin, Party secretary of Jiangsu province's Wuxi, delivers the keynote speech at the Second Session of the 14th Wuxi Municipal committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Jan 6, 2018. [Photo/WeChat account: wxszxwyh]

Li emphasized on the sustained quality growth of Wuxi. According to the 19th CPC National Congress, the principal contradiction in the new era of China is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life. Only sustained quality growth in the city can be the answer.

The Party secretary also highlighted the importance of upgrading industry, protecting the environment, continuing reforms, and improving the livelihood of citizens.