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Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC): Opened the fourth session of the 14th National Committee's annual plenary session in Beijing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Notable — Routine annual plenary session

More than 2,000 of the National Committee's members convened to review the Standing Committee's work report and deliberate the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30); per earlier web-search corroboration, 2,078 of 2,125 members attended in person. Session closed 11 March 2026.

The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) kicks off at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2026.

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China · Vanguardism and Consultative Democracy · Democracy

Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF): Bùi Thị Minh Hoài appointed to lead the Front for the 2025–2030 term, succeeding Đỗ Văn Chiến

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Notable — Top leadership transition within the single-party consultative body

General Secretary To Lam personally presented the appointment decision. Hoài stepped down as Hanoi Party Secretary to take up the role; she assumed the formal Chairwoman title 7 November 2025 per earlier web-search corroboration.

The Politburo has assigned Hanoi Party Secretary Bui Thi Minh Hoai to lead the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations for the 2025–2030 term.

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Vietnam · Vanguardism and Consultative Democracy