Xi Jinping re-elected CPC General Secretary

PICTURES BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE (c) All Rights Reserved

At the just ended 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, President Xi Jinping was retained as the General Secretary of the Party.

He is also Leader of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, the highest decision-making body of the Party.

Below are some pictures from a press conference held on Wednesday, October 25 to announce and introduce the new leaders of the CPC (Members of the Standing Committee Politburo). 

CPC 19th National Congress Closing

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The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held from October 18, 2017 to October 24, 2017. 

The Congress was on the theme: “Remain true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind, hold high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, strive for the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and work tirelessly to realise the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.”

Below are some scenes captured during the final day during which several resolutions including some amendments to the CPC's Constitution were adopted.

Also elected was a new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) after the congress reviewed and approved the report on the work of the 18^th CCDI.

Exhibition on the CPC's Achievements in Five Years

PICTURES BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE, BEIJING

An exhibition was held on the Communist Party of China's (CPC's) achievements over the last five years as part of activities for the 19th National Congress in Beijing the Chinese capital.

Communist Party of China 19th National Congress

PICTURES BY EDMUND SMITH-ASANTE, BEIJING

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is currently holding its 19th National Congress in Beijing. The congress is held one in every five years. This year's congress attracted over 2,280 delegates representing the about 89.5 million members of the party in all the 32 provinces and regions of the country.

Below are some scenes captured at the congress.

Ushers to guide the delegates to their right buses