BEIJING -- Overseas media have given prominence and extensive coverage to the just-concluded 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that elected a new leadership.

Bulgarian newspaper Duma on Monday devoted two pages to reports on the conclusion of the 17th CPC National Congress, the recent changes in the Chinese society and the economic achievements China has made.

Newspaper Trud said the incorporation of the Scientific Outlook on Development into the party constitution showed China will strive to achieve stable economic development and build a harmonious society while making efforts to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor in the future.

Newspaper 24 Chasa said the CPC Congress unprecedentedly addressed the concerns regarding environmental protection.

Leading Portuguese newspapers Journal de Noticial and Correio da Manha reported the conclusion of the 17th CPC National Congress with both stories and photos.