Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, joins deputies from Sichuan province in a group deliberation at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2022. [Xinhua/Liu Bin]

Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, on Saturday attended the group deliberation of Sichuan province at the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC).

Stressing implementing the new development philosophy in a full and faithful manner, Wang called for new steps in serving for and integrating in the new pattern of development and new breakthroughs in advancing high-quality development.

Continuous efforts should be made to maintain ethnic and religious harmony and stability, Wang added.

He also stressed the importance of aligning the efforts of consolidating and expanding poverty alleviation achievements with rural vitalization endeavors while focusing on solving the pressing difficulties of the people.