The Chinese public on Wednesday welcomed the determination of the new leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to reject extravagance and reduce bureaucratism, urging action from officials at all levels.
Chinese Internet users are vigorously talking about their own aspirations and their relation to the "Chinese dream" after new helmsman Xi Jinping used it to describe the "great renewal" of the Chinese nation.
Xi highlights national goal of rejuvenation
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has extended his "condolence with deep feeling of grief" on the unexpected death of Luo Yang, the on-site director-in-chief of China's carrier-borne fighter jet research program.
The newly amended Communist Party of China (CPC) Constitution reflects the Party's major experimentation, theories and system achievements, according to a new article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.
President Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission, have urged the Chinese army under the CPC's command to be absolutely loyal and accomplish historic missions. Key quotes from Hu's report to CPC congress
Full text of Xi's address to the media
Full text of Hu's report at 18th Party Congress
As the CPC National Congress drew to a close in Beijing, Sarah Lande, a 74-year-old Muscatine native, was among those who closely watched the transition. Full text of Xi's address to the media
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed the transition of the Chinese leadership to Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee at the first plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee. Xi named CPC military commission chief World leaders congratulate Xi
Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang were elected into the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. List of 18th CPC Central Committee List of CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Alternate members of 18th CPC Central Committee
Political research professionals and amateurs have compared China and the US's electoral systems and political systems.
A preparatory meeting of the 18th National Congress of the CPC appointed Xi Jinping as secretary-general of the five-yearly event.
Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping left Istanbul of Turkey for China on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up his 10-day official visits to the United States, Ireland and Turkey.