On October 15-17, Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, conducted a research trip in Zhejiang Province. He emphasized the need to adhere to Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and uphold the significant guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping during the 75th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Wang expressed the importance of effectively carrying out united front work and developing a strong patriotic united front in the new era to unite people’s hearts, build consensus, and gather wisdom and strength as part of China’s modernization process.

During his visit to Ningbo, Wang toured the Ningbo Bang Museum and Tianyi Pavilion Museum, where he learned about the history, traditions, commercial achievements, and patriotic sentiments related to the Ningbo Bang. He highlighted the need to leverage the unique advantages of united front resources and the binding power of historical culture to encourage a patriotic spirit, thereby contributing to China’s modernization efforts. While inspecting the Zhoushan Port area and related Taiwanese enterprises, he remarked on the government’s new strategies and measures aimed at deepening reform and expanding openness, urging effective implementation to ensure tangible results. He emphasized promoting economic and cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Strait and attracting more Taiwanese businesses to participate in integrated development, benefiting from the achievements of the mainland.

In Wenzhou, Wang visited the Sanbanqiao Community in the Nanjiao Street of Lucheng District and a Muslim prayer site in the city’s downtown. He stressed the importance of fostering a shared identity among the Chinese nation at the community level, integrating it into everyday life through robust community building, effective services, and diverse activities that cultivate a strong sense of unity among all ethnic groups. He reiterated the need to uphold the Party’s fundamental principles on religious affairs, legally strengthening the management of religious activities and venues. At the Wenzhou Comprehensive Service Center for Enterprises, the World Wenzhou People’s Home, and the Sanyuan Wetlands, he listened to reports on enhancing the business environment and services for Taiwanese entrepreneurs and youth, while also addressing ecological protection issues. Wang emphasized the necessity of establishing united front work platforms and making good use of resources to effectively unite and serve compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas, creating a broad coalition aimed at advancing China’s modernization jointly.

Wang Huning also visited the CPPCC offices in both Ningbo and Wenzhou, where he met with national, provincial, and municipal CPPCC members and staff. He stressed the importance of deeply studying and implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s significant speech during the 75th anniversary celebration of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference as a critical political task. He called for the combination of Party leadership, united front work, and consultative democracy, enhancing political responsibility and professional skills, while improving institutional mechanisms to raise the quality and effectiveness of policy discussions. Shitai Feng accompanied Wang during the visit.