China’s top political advisor calls for broadest patriotic united front at National Day reception

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Wang Huning on Saturday called for consolidating and developing the broadest possible patriotic united front to rally the people’s support, foster consensus, and pool their strength to advance Chinese modernization.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks at a reception held in Beijing to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
“To accomplish Chinese modernization, it is essential for all Chinese people to unite and collaborate collectively,” he said.
On Hong Kong and Macao, Wang stressed the determination to continue to fully, faithfully, and resolutely implement the policy of One Country, Two Systems, see that Hong Kong and Macao are administered by patriots, inspire more people in Hong Kong and Macao to love both the country and their own regions, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating themselves into the country’s overall development.
On Taiwan, Wang stressed adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, expressing the willingness to promote peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance integrated development in all fields.
He called for efforts to resolutely oppose “Taiwan independence” separatist activities and foreign interference and unswervingly advance the cause of national reunification.
About 2,000 representatives from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities attended the reception. ■