China holds symposium to commemorate late pioneer industrialist

A symposium to commemorate the 100th birthday of late Jing Shuping is held in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2018. Wang Yang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the symposium and met Jing's relatives. Jing Shuping was one of the pioneers of the country's modern industrial and commercial sector, and once served as chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

China held a symposium on Wednesday to commemorate the 100th birthday of a late vice chairman of the country's top political advisory body.

Jing Shuping was one of the pioneers of the country's modern industrial and commercial sector, and once served as chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. He was born in 1918 and died in 2009.

Attendees of the symposium were called on to learn from Jing as he loved the country and the people, stayed devoted to the nation, stuck to the truth, sought continuous progress, followed the CPC closely, focused on the real economy, and remained selfless at work.

Wang Yang, chairman of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the symposium and met Jing's relatives.