Q&A|Ferdinando Nelli Feroci

The 19th CPC National Congress introduced Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, for China's long-term development. How do you think it will guide China's future?

President Xi Jinping's speech to the 19th CPC National Congress, and the conclusions of the congress, have confirmed that the general secretary of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China is capable of managing the complexities of the Chinese economy's transition as well as the growing expectations of Chinese society. The congress has confirmed its full support for Xi's leadership, giving him a strong mandate to govern China for the next five years.

President Xi Jinping said China has embarked on a "new era" in its development while spelling out a two-stage development plan for the country by the mid-21st century. What do you think of that? What is happening in China that impresses you the most?