Yundi Li, China's popular piano star, was elected as a standing committee member to the Chongqing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Jan. 29.

30-year-old Yundi Li, China's popular piano star, was elected as a standing committee member to the Chongqing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Jan. 29.

Li said he will do his best to uphold his responsibility as a political advisor.

Born in Chongqing, Li is most well known for being the youngest pianist to win the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in 2000 at the age of 18.

"First of all I will put forward proposals in my field of expertise. I will also pay more attention to other fields," Li said.

He considered the annual session an opportunity to learn and discuss issues of importance with other political advisors.

"Besides attending the annual session, I will invest more time and energy to be close to common people and voice local society's needs," Li added, "I hope I can make great contributions to the development of Chongqing."

During the session, Li proposed to set up platforms to introduce more international musicians and cultural celebrities to perform in Chongqing and foster adolescent's interests in classical music.

Li was also moved by the proposals made by other political advisors from different sectors.

"I believe that with the joint efforts of all, Chongqing will surely become a huge international metropolis with all-round development of culture and economy," Li said.

As an ambassador to promote environmental protection in Chongqing, Li appealed to residents from all walks of life to act now to protect the environment.