17th CPC National Congress

The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is taken as a conference of great importance held at a time when China's reform and development have entered a crucial stage. Following are some basic facts of the congress:

(1) In line with the CPC Constitution, a national congress is held every five years.

  (2) The functions and powers of the national congress are as follows:
    (a) To hear and examine the reports of the Central Committee;
    (b) To hear and examine the reports of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection;
    (c) To discuss and decide on major questions concerning the Party;
    (d) To revise the Constitution of the Party;
    (e) To elect the Central Committee; and
    (f) To elect the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

(3) Around 2,200 delegates, representing more than 73 million CPC members, are expected to attend the 17th CPC National Congress.

(4) The CPC is also going to amend its Constitution in the upcoming congress to reflect the scientific outlook on developmentand other major theoretical developments since the current 16th CPC Central Committee was formed in 2002.

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Hu Jintao (Center), Wu Bangguo (4th R), Wen Jiabao (4th L), Jia Qinglin (3rd R), Li Changchun (3rd L), Xi Jinping (2nd R), Li Keqiang (2nd L), He Guoqiang (1st R) and Zhou Yongkang (1st L), who are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), meet the press at the Great Hall of the People today in Beijing.

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Hu Jingtao

General Secretary of CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission

Ethnic Han, native of Jixi, Anhui Province, born in December, 1942. Joined the Party in April, 1964, and began working in July 1965. Graduated from the Tsinghua University as an engineer.