The second session of the 13^th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opened at 15:00 on March 3 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Dajin Li, director of East & Concord Partners attended the conference as a member of the 13^th National Committee of the CPPCC.

On the afternoon of March 4, Jinping Xi, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the PRC and Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, visited the members of the cultural, artistic and social science circles of the second session of the 13^th National Committee of the CPPCC, attended the constituency plenary meeting and listened to members’ opinions and suggestions. At the meeting, Mr. Dajin Li made a speech on strengthening the rule of law in grassroots governments. After listening to speeches from eight members, Jinping Xi emphasized keeping pace with the times, being attentive to people-oriented services and dedicating ourselves for the good of the people.

As a member in the legal circle, Mr. Dajin Li carefully prepared 13 proposals based on his nearly 40 years of experience in legal practice, and submitted six proposals closely linked with the national political, economic and social development, including “Proposal on Improving the Criminal Compensation System to Earnestly Safeguard the Legitimate Rights and Interests of Parties Involved in Wrongful Convictions”, “Proposal on the Prevention and Control of Financial Risks in Judicial Adjudications” and “Proposal on Strengthening the Weakness in the Legal Environment in the Construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”. Mr. In the next agenda of the CPPCC, Mr. Dajin Li plans to discuss affairs of the state and make suggestions on governance together with other deputies and committee members.