17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) -- Planning China's Next 5 Years

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Delegates keeping postal and hotel staff on their toes

Postman Wu Lei is not sure how many stamps he has put on the commemorative covers issued for the Party congress, but the brace around his right middle finger speaks volumes.

Foreign media, politicians pay attention to CPC congress

More foreign media and personalities have paid great attention to the ongoing 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the report delivered by Hu Jintao, highly praising the importance of the party congress.

CPC vows to continue reform, opening up

More than 200,000 foreign businessmen are expected to attend the ongoing 102nd China Import and Export Commodities Fair, at which made-in-China clothes, shoes and toys were sold to families across the globe.

Tibetan woman seeks prosperity on 'roof of the world'

Xiaojiayou needs a translator to help her understand Hu Jintao's report to the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), but illiteracy in mandarin Chinese does not prevent the Tibetan delegate from leading her barren home village towards the goal of a "moderately prosperous society".

Women flex their muscle at meeting

The contribution of women to China's politics is clearly on display at the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Youth praised for new provincial leaders

Provincial leaders have now acceded to this level of authority much younger after the recent power shift. The leadership composition has now become more optimized.

Democracy dominates Hu's speech

Hu Jintao vowed here Monday morning at his report to the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC ) to deepen political restructuring, mentioning the word of democracy at least 60 times.

Streamer spanning CPC congress hall reflects new concept of governance

The giant streamer in the Great Hall of the People, the venue for China's most important political events, echoes Hu Jintao's keynote speech to the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC ) which started here Monday morning.

Fresh air enters Party Congress

The delegate composition of the 17th CPC National Congress has recruited some new energy. Many student and sports star delegates in their twenties as well as delegates from newly emerged social and economic groups are contributing new vigor and vitality to the Communist Party of China.

Relations with foreign parties maturing

Direct exchanges between top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and foreign political parties have played an indispensable role in promoting diplomatic relations, a high-level Party official has said.

Fast growth offers opportunities for foreign investors

Joerg Wuttke first traveled to China in 1982 when the train journey took about 20 days from his hometown in Germany to Shanghai.

Meeting to chart new roadmap

With 2,213 delegates assembling for the all-important 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing today, the spotlight is fixed firmly on the Party's priorities for the next five years.

Chinese community life booming

Chinese people from both urban and rural areas will be able to enjoy more diversified community services in the following decades, xinhuanet.com reported on October 11, 2007.

Chinese expect Party congress to benefit daily life

Having finished her National Day shift, Jiang Guilan, who works at a neighborhood committee in Changping District of Beijing, arrived early at the Tian'anmen Square to enjoy the flower decoration.

Top 10 memorable moments after last Party Congress

China has seen a series of changes in politics, economy and society since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Listed below are the China News Service top ten events that have taken place in the last five years.

Power abuse, corruption remain top concerns of Chinese before CPC congress

In the run-up to the national congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), many Chinese have used chat rooms, online surveys, and letters and calls to voice their expectations, and they deem it will set the tone for future development.

Rural teacher enjoys easier journey to Party Congress

Hu Anmei still remembers her tough journey to Beijing five years ago. The whole journey took five days.

China strives to land jobs for "zero-employment" families

The Chinese government, faced with daunting tasks to boost the country's employment has launched a drive to ensure that at least one person in each family has a job.

CPC touches up 'Xiao Kang'

The China of 2020 envisioned was first introduced to the world as a "well-off society" in a Party report in 2002 and changed to a "moderately prosperous society" in a report two years later.

Space program eyes farther frontiers

Major breakthroughs are expected by 2010 in the country's ambitious space programs - from manned flights to the lunar probe - a senior space administrator said yesterday.

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