Shanghai-Nanjing Plus 2024: Second day in Shanghai（2）

2024/09/26

On the afternoon of September 24, 2024, the Shanghai Nanjing Plus 2024 delegation visited the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress conference hall to gain an in-depth understanding of the Chinese People's Congress system and the major concept of whole-process people's democracy. 

Mr. Chen Jing, Vice Chairperson of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress (SMPC) and chairman of Shanghai Municipal Friendship Association, welcomed the delegation. He introduced the economic and social development of Shanghai and provided an overview of the Shanghai People's Congress, including its basic situation, main functions, stories of representatives fulfilling their duties, and the practice of whole-process people's democracy. Mrs. Huang Hong, Chairperson of Foreign Affairs Committee, SMPC, hosted the event and answered questions.

After listening to the relevant introduction and watching a short video about the Shanghai People's Congress, the scholars asked some questions. “What role has Shanghai played in the national strategy for regional coordinated development?” “What work has Shanghai done in the protection of historical and cultural buildings?” “In terms of industry technology, how has the legislation of the Shanghai People's Congress been carried out?” The scholars also showed a strong interest in the legislative process, urban development, and improvements in living environments.

Mr. Wang Zhiping, Vice Chairman of Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee, SMPC; Mr. Fei Jian, Vice Chairman of Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee, SMPC; Mr. Jia Yong, Deputy Director of the Legislative Supervision Office of the Urban Construction and Environmental Protection Committee, SMPC; and Mr. Wang Ji, Level-4 Researcher of the First Legislative Office of the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee, SMPC, also participated in the discussion.