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Hu Jintao´s report to 17th National Congress of CPC
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Source: CCTV.com | 10-15-2007 14:14
Special Report: 17th CPC National Congress |
Hu Jintao delivers a report at the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. The congress, which opens here at 9 a.m. on Monday, will last seven days till Oct. 21. (Xinhua photo)
In his report to the 17th National Congress of the CPC, Hu Jintao says the Communist Party of China will persist in reform and opening up, pursue development in a scientific way, promote social harmony, and strive for new victories in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Hu Jintao's 12-part report describes the congress is one of vital importance being held at a crucial stage of China's reform and development.
The Communist Party of China will hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and follow the guidance of Deng Xiaoping Theory and the important thought of Three Represents, thoroughly apply the Scientific Outlook on Development.
Work of past 5 years
Hu Jintao says substantial progress was made in reform, opening up and building a moderately prosperous society in all respects in the past five years. China's overall strength grew considerably and the people enjoyed more tangible benefits. China's international standing and influence rose notably. The creativity, cohesion and combat effectiveness of the CPC increased significantly, and the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups became more united.
But there are still difficulties such as improving the Party's governing capability and problems like corruption among some party members on the way forward and need to be solved.
Reform & opening up
The report says the fundamental reason behind all the achievements in the past five years is that the CPC has established a path and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Facts have proved that the orientation and path of reform and opening up are correct. There is no way to stop or reverse it as a trend of the times.
Scientific outlook on development
The Scientific Outlook on Development is an important guiding principle for China's economic and social development.
A harmonious socialist society must be built to apply the concept. Only through development, the society's material will increase, people's lives will be improved and social equity and justice can be guaranteed.
Attaining a moderately prosperous society
New and higher requirements for China's development have been set in the report.
The per capita GDP in 2020 is scheduled to be four times as the one in 2000.
Socialist democracy and citizens’participation in political affairs will be expanded.
The cultural industry will account more in the national economy and become more competitive internationally.
Middle-income people will take the majority of population.
