Change reflects desire to adapt quickly and move with the times

The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference is the top political advisory body. Consisting of representatives from a range of participating groups, the committee has been adding and removing groups so it can remain representative and adapt to the country's recent development.

The 2,000-plus members of the 14th CPPCC National Committee have been divided into 34 participating groups, mainly political parties, people's organizations and various industries.

Ten of the groups are political in nature: the Communist Party of China, the eight noncommunist parties, and public figures without party affiliation.