Xi Jinping delivers report to CPC congress

BEIJING - Xi Jinping on Wednesday started delivering a report to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on behalf of the 18th Central Committee of the CPC.

CPC opens 19th national congress as China enters 'new era'

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened Wednesday as socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a "new era."

Xi Jinping is delivering a report titled "Secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and strive for the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era."

The theme of the congress is to "Remain true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind, hold high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, strive for the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and work tirelessly to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation."

"The original aspiration and the mission of Chinese Communists is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation," Xi said.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics enters new era

Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, Xi Jinping said Wednesday at the opening session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

"We will unite the Chinese people of all ethnic groups and lead them to a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and in the drive to secure the success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era," he said while delivering a report.

China is still in an important period of strategic opportunity for development. The prospects are bright but the challenges are severe, he said.

Cause of CPC, nation sees 'historic shifts' in past five years

Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "historic shifts" have been made in the cause of the Communist Party of China and the country in the past five years.

China's GDP rises from 54 trillion to 80 trillion yuan over five years

Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China's GDP rose from 54 trillion to 80 trillion yuan (about 12.1 trillion US dollars) over the past five years.

Over 60 million people lifted out of poverty in past five years

More than 60 million people have been lifted out of poverty over the past five years, Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.