Cause of CPC, nation see 'historic shifts' in past five years

Xi said that "historic shifts" have been made in the cause of the Communist Party of China and the country in the past five years.

China's GDP rose from 54 trillion to 80 trillion yuan (about $8.2-$12.1 trillion) over the past five years, Xi said.

More than 60 million people have been lifted out of poverty over the past five years, Xi said.

CPC to develop China into 'great modern socialist country' by mid-21st century

Xi said that the Communist Party of China will develop China into a "great modern socialist country" by the middle of the 21st century.

The Communist Party of China will take a two-step approach to build China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful by the middle of the century, Xi said.

Achieving national rejuvenation will be "no walk in the park"

Citing a Chinese saying that "the last leg of a journey just marks the halfway point," Xi demands every Party member "be prepared to work even harder toward this goal."

"Today, we are closer, more confident, and more capable than ever before of making the goal of national rejuvenation a reality," Xi said.

"Realizing our great dream demands a great struggle," Xi said.

National rejuvenation just 'wishful thinking' without CPC leadership

Without the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), national rejuvenation would just be "wishful thinking," Xi said.

"We must keep on strengthening the Party's ability to lead politically, to guide through theory, to organize the people, and to inspire society, thus ensuring that the Party's great vitality and strong ability are forever maintained," he said.