Political parties discuss 'the CPC and the World in the New Era'

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Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is the theory that stood out the most from the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Song Tao, director of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee said on Saturday.

He made the remark at a conference of the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-level Meeting, which is being held in Beijing at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

More than 600 leaders from about 3,000 political parties, alongside organizations from over 120 countries have attended the high-level dialogue.

A seminar focusing on "the Communist Party of China and the World in the New Era" was held in Beijing on December 2, 2017. /Photo from cpc.people.com.cn

During a seminar focused on "the Communist Party of China and the World in the New Era," Song Tao said Xi Jinping's keynote speech for the opening ceremony of the dialogue clearly elaborated the Party's ideas on building a community of a shared future for mankind and a better world. He added that Xi's speech has aroused much interest among the attendees.

"China has made a historical big leap forward and achieved huge development under the guidance of the CPC. The fundamental reason is that we have followed a development path that suits our nation's situation. We are confident in our path, in our theory and in our system as well as our culture," Song noted.

Song also said that the CPC's goal is to lead the people in achieving happiness, as well as striving for the development of mankind.

Many delegates also said they were very impressed by Xi Jinping's speech, and that they consider this dialogue between world parties to be very significant.

Ncediso Goodenough Kodwa, spokesperson of the African National Congress /CGTN Photo

"I think the prospect of a new era for a shared future for mankind is quite an inspiration for the future, especially for the generations to come," Ncediso Goodenough Kodwa, spokesperson of the African National Congress said. "I think we are learning experiences from one of the best leaders from our generations."

"Such dialogue is so important because political parties play a very important role not only in domestic governance, but also in world governance," Professor Zheng Yongnian, director of the East Asian Institute of National University of Singapore, said.

"If people don't have consensus among political parties, then to build a world community is very difficult. If all political parties could reach consensus, it will be easier to build a world community," Zheng added.

Professor Zheng Yongnian, director of the East Asian Institute of National University of Singapore /CGTN Photo

During the opening ceremony of the high-level meeting, Xi emphasized that no matter how strong China may become, it will never seek hegemony or expansion. China will continue to be the builder of world peace, contributor to global development and defender of the international order.

He also suggested creating a mechanism for high-level dialogue, which could become very influential among the international platforms.

The Chinese president also said that in the next five years, the CPC will invite 15,000 members of foreign political parties to China for further exchanges and cooperation.