Voices heard under united front work

Multiparty approach with CPC as leader has played key role in New China's rapid progress

A grand painting depicting the leadership of the Communist Party of China gathered with leaders from other political parties in the early days of the New China in 1949, hangs in the auditorium of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee in Beijing. Early Spring, which is 4.28 meters high and 13.36 meters long, depicts 96 figures standing, sitting or talking intimately. They include Chairman Mao Zedong and founders of other parties who offered strong support to the CPC in the establishment and development of the country.

This closeness and unity between the CPC and other political parties continue to this day. In the hall where the painting hangs, a tea party is held every year before New Year's Day, at which the CPC leaders and representatives from other parties, ethnic groups and all walks of life summarize the year and welcome a new one.

Wang Xiaohong, a professor at the Central Institute of Socialism, said under multiparty cooperation the CPC and other political parties are close partners, with a common goal of realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

"It's like an orchestra performance, with the leadership of the CPC acting as the conductor and the non-Communist parties the musicians who play a variety of instruments to create great music," she said.