We have enough reasons to believe that the 18th National Congress of the CPC will be one of the most important political events in the world this year, says an article by Italian writer Diego Angelo Bertozzi on Marx21.it. Excerpts:

We should not forget the CPC, with its 80 million members, has developed China into the second largest economy from a country in poverty, torn by civil wars and foreign invaders in 70 years' time.

We cannot look at the CPC with the typical angle of the West or according to Western standards. It cannot be divided between liberal and conservative. The CPC has successfully transformed from a revolutionary party to a ruling party that closely stands with the Chinese people.

The Party is building its learning curve very fast thanks to the 30 years of development in the country. It knows how to develop the country according to China's real conditions. The experience of China indicates that it will continue its scientific development with Chinese characteristics to consolidate its foundation. On the other hand, China will seek a greater presence and exercise more influence in foreign affairs.

The congress will tell the Chinese people and the world how the CPC will accomplish the tasks at home and abroad.