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Third Session of the 10th HPPCC to be held

Hebei province's top political advisor called 2010 a "critical year" to address economic and social challenges.

"2010 is the last year of the 11th Five-Year Plan and also a critical year for Hebei to fight the current financial crisis," Liu Dewang, chairman of the Hebei People's Political Consultative Conference (HPPCC), told Hebei Daily with the advent of the Third Session of the 10th HPPCC, which is scheduled to open on January. 11.

Liu said that although the economic environment is better this year than in 2009, the province still faces challenges.

Liu Dewang, chairman of the Hebei People's Political Consultative Conference (HPPCC). Photo by Zhao Yonghui

"We have to stick to the decisions of the central and provincial governments when doing our work," he told the newspaper.

Liu said the HPPCC made several proposals in 2009 to promote economic growth, reform and industrial restructuring, and to improve people's livelihoods.

The conference this year will promote the province's technology innovations, industrial upgrading and urbanization, while also developing strategic new industries and improving people's livelihoods through political consultation and proposals, he said.

"This year is the 60th anniversary of the HPPCC. It is significant for us to study how to expand its role," Liu said.