Guo Weimin, spokesman for the fifth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, speaks at a news conference in Beijing, March 3, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

The 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, held a news conference via video link on Thursday, one day ahead of the opening of its fifth annual session. Here are some key takeaways from the conference.

- CPPCC National Committee to hold annual session from March 4-10

- China's economy issue of much concern, major focus of CPPCC National Committee

- CPPCC National Committee to promote technology, boost homegrown capacity

- Foreign trade faces uncertainties this year, China's trade has solid industrial foundations

- China's 'dynamic zero COVID-19 policy' fits its conditions, follows science

- China's 'dynamic zero COVID-19 policy' has helped stabilize global supply chains

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