Two of the highest-ranking Christian leaders in China were elected as members of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), and Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), were promoted from committee members to standing committee members on March 10 during the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, which selected the chairman, vice chairman, secretary general, and standing members in the Great Hall of the People, said CCC&TSPM.
Xu said, "From a committee member to a standing committee member, I feel that the responsibility is greater, the burden is heavier, and the requirements are higher. We must keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's requirements of 'understanding the political consultation, being good at negotiating and discussing politics, observing discipline, respecting rules, emphasizing good conduct,' and diligently performing our duties. As a Christian CPPCC member, I must always be a bridge between the party and believers, leading Chinese Protestant Christianity to unite more closely around the Communist Party of China. We will promote Christianity in the Chinese context in a deep and detailed way so that Christianity in our country will become a strong force of loving the country and religion in the new era."
"Political consultation is an important political system in our country," Wu said. "It is not only an honor but also a responsibility to participate in this institutionalized consultation platform that promotes democracy, participates in national affairs, and unites and cooperates. As a standing committee member, I must study harder and strive to make myself meet the requirements of understanding the Political Consultation, being good at negotiating and discussing politics, observing discipline, respecting rules, and emphasizing good conduct so as to perform my duties for the country and the people."
Rev. Xu Yulan was chosen to be a scrutineer at the 14th CPPCC National Committee's first meeting. She is a member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, vice chairman of TSPM, and chairman of Shanghai TSPM.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
全国政协十四届一次会议3月10日下午3时在人民大会堂举行第三次全体会议，选举政协第十四届全国委员会主席、副主席、秘书长和常务委员。中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师、中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师当选政协第十四届全国委员会常务委员。
据中国基督教两会，徐晓鸿牧师说：“从全国政协委员到全国政协常委，我感到责任更大、担子更重、要求更高了，我们要牢记习近平总书记‘懂政协、会协商、善议政，守纪律、讲规矩、重品行’的要求勤勉履职。作为基督教的政协委员，更要时刻做党和政府联系信徒群众的桥梁纽带，把信徒群众团结在党的周围。始终把推进基督教中国化事工做深做细做实，使我国基督教成为新时代爱国爱教的坚强力量。”
吴巍牧师说：“政治协商是我们国家一项重要的政治制度，能够参与到这个发扬民主、参与国事、团结合作的制度化协商平台之中既是一份荣誉更是一份责任。做为一名全国政协常委，我要加强学习，努力使自己符合‘懂政协、会协商、善议政，守纪律、讲规矩、重品行’的要求，为国履职、为民尽责。”
全国政协十四届委员会委员、中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会副主席、上海市基督教三自爱运动委员会主席徐玉兰牧师被推为全国政协十四届一次会议监票人之一。
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2位基督教领袖当选中国人民政治协商会议第十四届全国委员会常务委员
Two of the highest-ranking Christian leaders in China were elected as members of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), and Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), were promoted from committee members to standing committee members on March 10 during the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, which selected the chairman, vice chairman, secretary general, and standing members in the Great Hall of the People, said CCC&TSPM.
Xu said, "From a committee member to a standing committee member, I feel that the responsibility is greater, the burden is heavier, and the requirements are higher. We must keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's requirements of 'understanding the political consultation, being good at negotiating and discussing politics, observing discipline, respecting rules, emphasizing good conduct,' and diligently performing our duties. As a Christian CPPCC member, I must always be a bridge between the party and believers, leading Chinese Protestant Christianity to unite more closely around the Communist Party of China. We will promote Christianity in the Chinese context in a deep and detailed way so that Christianity in our country will become a strong force of loving the country and religion in the new era."
"Political consultation is an important political system in our country," Wu said. "It is not only an honor but also a responsibility to participate in this institutionalized consultation platform that promotes democracy, participates in national affairs, and unites and cooperates. As a standing committee member, I must study harder and strive to make myself meet the requirements of understanding the Political Consultation, being good at negotiating and discussing politics, observing discipline, respecting rules, and emphasizing good conduct so as to perform my duties for the country and the people."
Rev. Xu Yulan was chosen to be a scrutineer at the 14th CPPCC National Committee's first meeting. She is a member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, vice chairman of TSPM, and chairman of Shanghai TSPM.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
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