1999 On September 22nd, Jiang Zemin further emphasized in his speech at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of China People's Political Consultative Conference that the extraordinary development of CPPCC in the past 50 years can be summed up in two themes: unity and democracy.

The practice of unity and democracy under the leadership of China embodies the essence of CPPCC, which is the historical basis of its emergence and development, and also the direction and mission of CPPCC. These two themes should continue to run through all the work of CPPCC.

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The tasks of CPPCC mainly include:

1, political consultation

Political consultation refers to the consultation on major national and local policies and important issues in political, economic, cultural and social life before and during the decision-making. The political consultation of China People's Political Consultative Conference is an important embodiment of multi-party cooperation led by China.

2. Democratic supervision

Democratic supervision is to supervise the implementation of the national constitution, laws and regulations, the implementation of major principles and policies, and the work of state organs and their staff through suggestions and criticisms.

3. Participate in and discuss state affairs

Participating in and discussing state affairs is to investigate and study important issues in political, economic, cultural and social life and issues of general concern to the people, reflect social conditions and public opinion, and conduct consultations and discussions. Put forward opinions and suggestions to China and state organs through investigation reports, proposals, suggestions or other forms. China People's Political Consultative Conference's participation in and discussion of state affairs is an important form for CPPCC to perform its functions.

China United Front News Network-Unity and Democracy are the origins of the two major themes of CPPCC.