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Chen Xiwen is currently a member of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress and Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. He formerly served as Deputy Leader and Office Director of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, as well as Deputy Director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Leading Group. He was a delegate to the 16th, 17th, and 18th National Congresses of the Communist Party of China, a member of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) ^[1] and Vice Chairperson of its Economic Committee, and a member of the Standing Committee of the 12th CPPCC National Committee and Vice Chairperson of its Economic Committee. He has participated in the drafting of numerous Central Document No. 1s ^[2] since the start of the new century.

He has been a multi-time recipient of the Sun Yefang Economic Science Award ^[3] and the China Development Research Award, among other honors. He serves as an adjunct professor at several universities, including Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, and China Agricultural University.

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↩ [1] 中国人民政治协商会议 (Zhōngguó Rénmín Zhèngzhì Xiéshāng Huìyì): The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is a central part of China's "united front" system, serving as a key body for multi-party cooperation and political consultation under CPC leadership, distinct from the legislative National People's Congress.

↩ [2] 中央一号文件 (Zhōngyāng Yīhào Wénjiàn): The "Central Document No. 1" is the first policy document issued jointly by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council each year. Since 2004, it has consistently focused on "San Nong" (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers) issues, signaling its status as the top priority in the national work agenda.

↩ [3] 孙冶方经济科学奖 (Sūn Yěfāng Jīngjì Kēxué Jiǎng): Named after the influential economist Sun Yefang (1908–1983), who advocated for the role of the law of value within socialist planning, this is considered China's highest and most prestigious award in the field of economic science.