BEIJING - The ongoing 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a landmark event in the history of the ruling party of the world's largest developing country, has attracted keen attention from across the globe. The following is a selection of quotes by foreign leaders and observers on the leadership of President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the 18th CPC Central Committee. Macky Sall, president of Senegal and leader of the Alliance for the Republic-Yakaar: Under the strong leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China has achieved economic development brimming with vitality and it has also played a significant role in the global arena. Dragan Covic, president of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and rotating chairman of the Presidency of BiH: The development concepts and strategies put forward by Xi have guided China to become an important force in the global arena. Efrain Cepeda, president of the Congress of Colombia: China has opened up new prospects under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping. Alicia Barcena, executive secretary of the UN's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean: "I have been greatly impressed by what President Xi Jinping has done in these five years, placing a great emphasis on the fight against corruption and against poverty." Barrister Biplab Barua, deputy office secretary of the Bangladesh Awami League: "As the president of China, Xi is appropriately leading China in the regional and international arenas. Under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency Xi, the positive influence of China has been increased dramatically." Natsuo Yamaguchi, head of Japan's Komeito Party: Under the staunch leadership of Xi, China is steadily advancing toward building a moderately prosperous society and playing the role of a responsible major country in the international community. Costas Gouliamos, rector of the European University Cyprus: Xi's credibility and commitment to people-oriented development have paved the foundations to develop confidence within the party and within the people of China. Habib Belkouch, leader of Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party: "Seeing how a population of about 1.4 billion is governed, how the country is able to achieve all this development in 30 years ... we could only hail the role played by the Communist Party of China and the Chinese president who leads this experience." custom wristbands uklivestrong braceletwristband keychainmotivational wristbands for athletes24 wristbandsblack rubber wristbands
Li Haigang, a member of the People's Armed Police Force's Shanghai squad, guides visitors at the site of the Communist Party of China's First National Congress in Shanghai. [ZHANG HAI/FOR CHINA DAILY] Knowledgeable volunteers guide locals, tourists around historic Party sites in Shanghai; offer free social services As the People's Republic of China nears its 69th anniversary, a law enforcement division in Shanghai is helping people better appreciate the magnitude of events leading up to and following the historical event in 1949 - as well as diversifying its role in society. The People's Armed Police Force unit in Shanghai aims to shoulder a greater role in working for the people in the context of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, while also meeting expectations for a stronger and more diverse military, according to officials. In addition to new volunteer activities to help improve society, the force has also shouldered the responsibility of maintaining social stability and guarding the nation's assets and pledged to focus on fighting terrorism and maintaining public order. Wang Yu, a member of the force's Shanghai squad, is the 71st docent - or tour guide - at the site of the Communist Party of China's First National Congress, which took place on July 23, 1921. As a member of the armed police, it's my privilege to introduce the history of the CPC and the development of the country to Chinese and foreign visitors, said Wang, who started as a guide last month.
