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On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the Congress on behalf of the 19th Central Committee. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Rao Aimin
Together with one's heart and mind to draw a new blueprint for rejuvenation, unite and forge ahead to create new historical achievements. The world-renowned 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in on the morning of October 16th.
On behalf of the 19th Central Committee, Xi Jinping delivered a report to the Congress entitled "Holding high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and uniting and striving for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country." Xi Jinping pointed out that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is a very important convened at a critical moment when the whole Party and people of all ethnic groups in the country embark on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country and marching towards the second centenary goal. The theme of the conference is: Hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implement Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carry forward the great spirit of building the Party, be confident, self-reliant, uphold the truth and innovate, work hard and move forward bravely, unite and strive for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country and the comprehensive promotion of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The Great Hall of the People is majestic and solemn, and the atmosphere of the Great Hall of Ten Thousand People is warm. The logo of the "20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China" is hung above the rostrum. In the middle of the back curtain is the party emblem composed of a sickle and a hammer, and 10 bright red flags are arranged on both sides. The second and third floor views are respectively hung on the viewing platforms of "Hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carry forward the great spirit of building a party, and unite and strive for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country and the comprehensive promotion of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!" "Long live the great, glorious and correct Communist Party of China!"

On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The picture shows Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Hu Jintao on the rostrum. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xueren, photographed by
. Members of the Standing Committee of the Presidium of the Conference who took seats in the front row of the rostrum include Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Chen, Liu He, Xu Qiliang, Sun Chunlan, Li Xi, Li Qiang, Li Hongzhong, Yang Jiechi, Yang Xiaodu, Zhang Youxia, Chen Xi, Chen Quanguo, Chen Miner, Hu Chunhua, Guo Shengkun, Huang Kunming, Cai Qi, Hu Jintao, Li Ruihuan, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Song Ping, Li Lanqing, Zeng Qinghong, Wu Guanzheng, Li Changchun, He Guoqiang, Liu Yunshan, Zhang Gaoli, You Quan, and Zhang Qingli.
conference was hosted by Li Keqiang. The meeting began at 10 a.m. The audience stood up and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China. Afterwards, all comrades observed silently for the late older generation of proletarian revolutionaries and revolutionary martyrs such as Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi, Zhu De, Deng Xiaoping, and Chen Yun.
Li Keqiang announced that 2,296 representatives should attend the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, 83 special representatives, a total of 2,379 people, and 2,340 people were actually present today. He warmly welcomed the non-party friends and responsible persons from relevant parties attending the conference.

On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the Congress on behalf of the 19th Central Committee.Xinhua News Agency reporter Yao Dawei Photo
Xi Jinping's report to the Congress on behalf of the 19th Central Committee is divided into 15 parts: 1. Work in the past five years and great changes in the new era and ten years; 2. Open up a new realm of the sinicization and modernization of Marxism; 3. The mission and tasks of the Communist Party of China in the new era and new journey; 4. Accelerate the construction of a new development pattern and strive to promote the high-quality development of ; 5. Implement the strategy of building a country with science and education to strengthen the talent support for modernization construction; 6. Develop people's democracy in the whole process and ensure that the people are masters of their own country; 7. Adhere to the comprehensive rule of law in the country and promote the construction of rule of law in China; 8. Promote cultural confidence and self-improvement, and forge socialist culture new glory; 9. Improve people's livelihood and improve people's quality of life; 10. Promote green development and promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature; 11. Promote the modernization of the national security system and capabilities, resolutely safeguard national security and social stability; 12. Achieve the 100th anniversary of the founding of the army and create a new situation of national defense and military modernization; 13. Adhere to and improve the " One Country, Two Systems " and promote the reunification of the motherland; 14. Promote world peace and development, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind; 15. Unswervingly govern the party comprehensively and strictly, and deepen the new great project of party building in the new era . In his report, Xi Jinping pointed out that in the five years since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has coordinated the overall strategic situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the great changes in the world that have not been seen in a century, made major strategic arrangements for the development of the cause of the Party and the country, united and led the whole Party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to effectively respond to the severe and complex international situation and the huge risks and challenges that follow, and continuously pushed forward the new era with a spirit of hard work and initiative. Over the past five years, our Party has united and led the people, overcome many problems that have not been solved for a long time, and accomplished many major and important matters that are related to the long-term, and promoted the cause of the Party and the country to achieve world-renowned major achievements.

On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the Congress on behalf of the 19th Central Committee. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng
When summarizing the ten years of work in the new era, Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past ten years, we have experienced three major events that have great practical significance and far-reaching historical significance to the cause of the Party and the people: First, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, second, socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new era, and third, we are completing the historical task of poverty alleviation and building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and achieving the first centenary goal. This is a historic victory won by the unity and struggle of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people, a historic victory that shines through the history of the development of the Chinese nation, and a historic victory with far-reaching influence on the world.
Xi Jinping said that over the past ten years, the cause of the Party and the country has made historic achievements and undergone historic changes, and has promoted our country to a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country. The Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was established, the Party's leadership was comprehensively strengthened, and the Millennium Dream of a well-off society was realized. It made scientific and complete strategic arrangements for the development of the Party and the country in the new era. It put forward and implemented the new development concept of , comprehensively deepened reform with great political courage, implemented a more proactive and open strategy, adhered to the path of political development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, established and upheld the fundamental system of Marxism's guiding position in the field of ideology of , thoroughly implemented the people-centered development idea, adhered to the concept that green waters and green mountains are gold and silver mountains, implemented overall national security concept, established the Party's goal of strengthening the military in the new era, comprehensively and accurately promoted the practice of "one country, two systems", comprehensively promoted major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, and deeply promoted comprehensive and strict governance of the Party. At the same time, we must be clear-headed that there are still some shortcomings in our work and face many difficulties and problems.

On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the Congress on behalf of the 19th Central Committee.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yue Yuewei
Xi Jinping pointed out that the great changes in the new era in the ten years are of milestone significance in the history of the Party, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the development of the Chinese nation. The Communist Party of China, which has gone through a century of struggle, has become stronger and more powerful in revolutionary forging and has always become a strong leadership core in the historical process of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. The Chinese people's motivation to move forward is stronger, their spirit of struggle is more intense, and their belief in winning is stronger. The Communist Party of China and the Chinese people are so confident that they will promote the great leap of the Chinese nation from standing up, becoming rich to becoming strong.
Xi Jinping emphasized that it is the solemn historical responsibility of contemporary Chinese Communists to constantly write a new chapter in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism. To continue to promote theoretical innovation based on practice, we must first grasp the world outlook and methodology of the thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and adhere to and use the positions, views and methods that run through it. Adhere to the people first, adhere to self-confidence and self-reliance, adhere to integrity and innovation, adhere to problem-oriented approach, adhere to systematic concepts, and adhere to the world.
When talking about the mission and tasks of the Communist Party of China in the new era and new journey, Xi Jinping pointed out that from now on, the central task of the Communist Party of China is to unite and lead the people of all ethnic groups in the country to fully build a socialist modern power, achieve the second centenary goal, and comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. On the road ahead, we must firmly grasp the major principles: adhere to and strengthen the Party’s overall leadership, adhere to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, adhere to deepening reform and opening up, and adhere to carrying forward the spirit of struggle.
Xi Jinping stressed that it is necessary to fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, adhere to the direction of socialist market economy reform, adhere to high-level opening up, and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern with the domestic circulation as the main body and the domestic and international dual circulations mutually promoting each other. We must build a high-level socialist market economic system, build a modern industrial system, comprehensively promote rural revitalization, promote regional coordinated development, and promote high-level opening up.
Xi Jinping pointed out that we should adhere to the principle that science and technology is the primary productive force, talents are the primary resource, and innovation is the primary driving force, and implement the strategy of building a country with science and education, the strategy of building a country with talents, and the strategy of building a country with talents, and the strategy of driving a development strategy of , open up new areas and new tracks for development, and continuously shape new momentum and new advantages in development. Adhere to the priority development of education, self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, and the leading and driving force of talents, and accelerate the construction of a strong country in education, science and technology, and talent.
Xi Jinping said that we must unswervingly follow the path of political development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and adhere to the organic unity of the Party’s leadership, the people’s mastery of their own affairs, and the rule of law. Strengthen the institutional guarantee for the people to be masters of their own country, comprehensively develop consultative democracy, actively develop grassroots democracy, and consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front .
Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to better play the role of the rule of law in consolidating the fundamentals, stabilizing expectations, and benefiting the long-term, and comprehensively build a modern socialist country on the track of the rule of law. We must improve the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, steadily promote administration according to law, strictly enforce fair justice, and accelerate the construction of a society ruled by law.
Xi Jinping said that we must build a socialist ideology with strong cohesion and leadership, widely practice the core socialist values, improve the level of civilization in the whole society, prosper and develop cultural undertakings and cultural industries, and enhance the influence of the communication power of Chinese civilization.
Xi Jinping pointed out that we must realize, safeguard and develop the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, firmly grasp the interests that the people care about the most, and insist on doing their best and doing what they can. Improve the distribution system, implement the employment priority strategy, improve the social security system, and promote the construction of a healthy China.
Xi Jinping stressed that we must firmly establish and practice the concept that green waters and green mountains are gold and silver mountains, and plan development from the perspective of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. We must accelerate the green transformation of development mode, deepen environmental pollution prevention and control, improve the diversity, stability and sustainability of ecosystems, and actively and steadily promote carbon peak and carbon neutrality.
Xi Jinping proposed to unswervingly implement the overall national security concept and integrate safeguarding national security into all aspects of the work of the Party and the country. We must improve the national security system, enhance the ability to safeguard national security, improve the level of public security governance, and improve the social governance system.
Xi Jinping said that achieving the 100th anniversary of the founding of the army as scheduled and accelerating the construction of the People's Army into a world-class army is a strategic requirement for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country. We must comprehensively strengthen military training and preparation, comprehensively strengthen military governance, and consolidate and improve the integrated national strategic system and capabilities.
Xi Jinping emphasized that "one country, two systems" is a great innovation of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the best institutional arrangement to maintain long-term prosperity and stability after the return of Hong Kong and Macao, and must be adhered to for a long time. Adhere to the rule of Hong Kong and Macao in accordance with the law, implement the central government's comprehensive governance power, implement the principles of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and "patriots governing Macao", support Hong Kong and Macao to better integrate into the overall national development situation, and play a better role in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Adhere to the prospect of peaceful reunification with the utmost sincerity and the utmost effort, but reserve the option to take all necessary measures. The complete reunification of the motherland must be achieved and it must be achieved!
Xi Jinping said that at present, the changes in the world, the changes in the times, and the changes in history are unfolding in unprecedented ways. China firmly pursues an independent and peaceful foreign policy, adheres to the development of friendly cooperation with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and adheres to the basic national policy of opening up to the outside world. The Chinese people are willing to work together with the people of the world to create a better future for mankind!
Xi Jinping pointed out that the whole Party must remember that comprehensive and strict governance of the Party is always on the road, and the Party’s self-revolution is always on the road. There must be no slackness or rest, fatigue and war-weariness. We must persist in promoting comprehensive and strict governance of the Party, deepen the new great project of Party building in the new era, and lead the social revolution with the Party’s self-revolution.
He emphasized that we must uphold and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, persist in using the thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era to unite our hearts and souls, improve the party’s self-revolution system, build a high-quality cadre team that is capable of serving as the important task of national rejuvenation, enhance the political and organizational functions of the party organization, adhere to a strict tone to strengthen the rectification of work style and discipline, and resolutely win the protracted battle against corruption.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the Party has created a century-old great cause with great struggle, and it will definitely be able to create a new great cause with new great struggle.
During Xi Jinping’s report, warm applause rang out again and again.
Non-party members who are currently and have served as vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman of the central committees of the democratic parties in Beijing and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, representatives of non-party members, representatives of religious circles, and democratic parties, non-party members and ethnic and religious circles among the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference attended the conference as guests. Relevant responsible persons within the party also attended the conference.
About 2,500 Chinese and foreign journalists interviewed and reported the grand opening ceremony.
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Original title/The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the conference on behalf of the 19th Central Committee. Li Keqiang presided over the conference. 2,340 delegates and special invited representatives attended the conference.
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