Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, joins deputies from Sichuan province in a group deliberation at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 5, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

When joining the deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Sichuan province, Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, called on the national lawmakers to thoroughly study and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and contribute to building a modern socialist country in all respects.

They should uphold the overall leadership of the Party, particularly the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, and follow Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as their guides to action, Zhao said.

The NPC deputies, representing the interests and will of the people, should exercise the state power in accordance with the law and improve their ability to perform duties, said Zhao, asking them to keep the people uppermost in their minds.