The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened at 10 a.m. in Beijing on October 16, 2022. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the congress on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee.

The theme of the congress is holding high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implementing the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carrying forward the great founding spirit of the Party, staying confident and building strength, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, forging ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and striving in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts, Xi said in the report.