Highlights from the 20th CPC National Congress news conference

Self-reform key to CPC's long-term governance

The spirit of self-reform has been key for the Communist Party of China to stay pure and vigorous, Sun said.

The same question was brought to the CPC over 70 years ago. At that time, Chairman Mao Zedong's answer was to let the people supervise the government. Now, based on the Party's continuous struggles, especially the experience in the new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping has offered the second answer: the Party’s self-reform. (Read more)

Major achievements reflected in moderately prosperous society

The moderately prosperous society that China has built features high-quality achievements, Sun said.

China's GDP had reached 101.6 trillion yuan ($14.1 trillion) by 2020, he said.

China's per capita GDP has surpassed $10,000 and more than 400 million Chinese have joined middle-income groups, he added. (Read more)