Chinese leaders join political advisory discussions, calling for concerted efforts to combat crisis

"We must make sure every major government investment plan is appraised in a scientific way and will be known, understood and supervised by the people," he said.

Li Changchun (L), member of the Standing Committee of the  Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC)  Central Committee, meets with members of the 11th National  Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative  Conference (CPPCC) from the social sciences, media and  publication circles during the joint panel discussion in  Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2009.(Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)

"The more difficulties we have, the more opinions we should solicit from various groups," he said.

CPPCC National Committee Chairman Jia Qinglin encouraged political advisors from the religious circle to guide believers to "promote economic development and social stability."