China's top advisory body concluded its annual session on Monday morning with the adoption of a political resolution that calls on the nation to firmly oppose "Taiwan independence" secessionist forces and activities.

The Fourth Session of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended by more than 2,000 advisors from across the country, was convened on March 3.

"We invite all descendants of the Chinese nation who love the motherland to resolutely oppose 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces and activities, and contribute to the development of cross-Straits relations and the reunification of our motherland," the resolution reads.

Taiwan authorities fueled the issue of "Taiwan independence" again this year when it abolished the "National Unification Council" and the application of the "National Unification Guidelines". This raised strong opposition from both sides of the Straits.

The resolution describes this move as a dangerous step that undermines cross-Straits relations.

"Our determination to safeguard our country's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unshakable."

The CPPCC also hailed the "socialist concept of honor and disgrace" highlighted by President Hu Jintao, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during a panel discussion with the country's political advisors during the session.

The resolution states that it is imperative to promote the concept and make it part of the country's social norms.

The concept stresses the value of patriotism, hard work and plain living, belief in science, consciousness of serving the people, solidarity, honesty and credibility, and observation of the law. The CPPCC describes it as the perfect combination of traditional Chinese and modern values.

Hu and other Chinese leaders including Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Zeng Qinghong, Wu Guanzheng, Li Changchun and Luo Gan were present at the closing meeting of the session that was presided over by Jia Qinglin, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee.

Jia urged CPPCC committees and members at all levels to remain steadfast to their "sacred historical mission".

"It is our major task to help promote the development of our country," Jia said.

He urged CPPCC members to help the Party and government maintain social stability and contribute to the building of a harmonious society by keeping close ties with the masses, to be concerned with their interests, and reflect their opinions.

The CPPCC is a patriotic united front that represents the Chinese people, and serves as a key mechanism for multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It is also a significant manifestation of socialist democracy.

The main functions of the CPPCC are to conduct political consultation, exercise democratic supervision and participate in the discussion and the handling of state affairs. Its role in political consultation involves the deliberation of key principles and policies proposed by the central and local governments and matters of importance surrounding political, economic, cultural and social affairs.

5,030 proposals were submitted to this year's CPPCC National Committee session, among which more than 2,200, or 45 percent, relate to economic growth.

About 4,900 proposals, or 97 percent of the total number, were noted and recorded after examination.

(Xinhua News Agency March 13, 2006)