New thought for the new era

China has entered a new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and the Communist Party of China Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping as the core has developed new ideas, new thinking, and new strategies for governance that meet the needs of the times.

On track to achieve the goal of eradicating poverty

In his report delivered at the opening ceremony of the 19th National Congress of Communist Party of China on Wednesday, General Secretary Xi Jinping summarized China's achievements over the past five years. And one of the biggest achievements is more than 60 million people have been lifted out of poverty.

People-oriented reform a boon to society

The Communist Party of China should always stay true to its mission to serve the people, CPC Central Committee General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized in his report delivered at the opening ceremony of 19th CPC National Congress on Wednesday.

Trump should be shown the complexity of China's reality

The itinerary for US President Donald Trump's visit to China next month may already be ironed out, but David Lampton, a senior China expert in the United States, would like it to go beyond focusing on policy issues between the two countries.

Achievements give people confidence in Party's leadership

As delegates of the Communist Party of China meet to examine what the country has been through and accomplished over the past five years, they will also deliberate on the future and what needs to be done.

Five years of accomplishments Strong leadership vital to Party and China

THE COMMUNIST Party of China's strong leadership has helped China make significant progress over the past five years, says an article published in People's Daily. Excerpts:

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Historical starting point for new stage of development

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which begins on October 18, will set the leadership and establish the policies for the next five years, at least. While Party national congresses are always seminal events in the political life of the country, there is reason to expect that this congress will have even greater and longer-reaching impact.

World condemns 'heinous act' in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia - China joined an international chorus of condemnation over the truck bombing in the Somali capital of Mogadishu that killed at least 276 people and injured about 300.

Vietnam braced for deluge as toll hits 72

HANOI - Vietnam braced on Monday for fresh storms as the official death toll from last week's floods and landslides rose to 72.

Iraqi forces seize areas around Kirkuk

BAGHDAD - Iraqi security forces on Monday gained more ground in the multiethnic province of Kirkuk with the aim of taking control of the disputed areas that were seized by Kurdish fighters in 2014, the Iraqi military said.

Austrian set to become Europe's youngest leader

VIENNA - At age 31, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz is poised to become the first millennial to lead a European country following his party's victory in a national election on Sunday.