Xi Jinping elected for 3rd term ; says China to open wider to the world (Video)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said on Sunday China will open its door wider, and will be steadfast in deepening reform and opening-up across the board, push for high-quality development and create more opportunities for the world.

Xi was elected general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as well as chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission.

President Xi made the pledge when meeting the press with other newly-elected members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee at the Great Hall of the People.

Just as China cannot develop in isolation from the world, the world needs China for the development, Xi said, adding that in the past 40 years of relentless reform, China has created two miracles of fast economic growth and long-term social stability.

The Chinese economy has great resilience and potential, its strong fundamentals will not change, and it will remain on a positive trajectory over the long run, he said.

The members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee elected at the session are Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi.

(Throughout the 20th National Congress of the CPC, ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ have been providing in-depth coverage with our on-site correspondent – Kelum Shivantha Rodrigo as well as airing Live footage of the sessions in collaboration with our partner – CCTV+)

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