Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and the other newly-elected members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji and Han Zheng meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct 25, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

Realizing common prosperity for everyone

Xi said the Party must remain committed to a people-centered philosophy of development and make steady progress toward enhancing people's sense of fulfillment and realizing common prosperity for everyone.

"The aspirations of the people to live a better life must always be the focus of our efforts," Xi said.

"I have no doubt in my mind that our people's lives will see further improvement year after year," he said.

He reiterated the resolve to establish a moderately prosperous society across all metrics in 2020.

"This is a society to be enjoyed by each and every one of us; on the march toward common prosperity, no one must be left behind," he said.

Greater contributions to peace, development for humanity

Xi said China will make new and greater contributions to peace and development for all humanity.

The CPC and the Chinese people have gone through trials and tribulations, Xi said.

"These experiences have taught us that peace is precious and development must be valued," he told reporters.

"With confidence and pride, the Chinese people will be steadfast in upholding our country's sovereignty, security and development interests," he said.

Xi said China will work with other nations to build a global community with a shared future, and make new and greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development for all humanity.