Striding Into 'new Era'

At 19th Party Congress, General Secretary Xi Jinping unveils breakthrough theory to guide China's future

General Secretary Xi Jinping pledged on Wednesday to usher in a new era in building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Speaking at the opening session of the Communist Party of China's 19th National Congress, Xi laid out his vision for an increasingly prosperous China as the country embarks on a journey to build a "great modern socialist country".