Zhou Yongkang stresses developing socialism with Chinese characteristics

BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Yongkang on Thursday underscored the significance of adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics.

"To complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we must unswervingly follow the path, theory and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics," Zhou said.

Zhou made the remarks while joining a panel discussion with Party delegates about Hu Jintao's report delivered at the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Thursday morning.

Hu's report is the guideline for China to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects and to create a new situation for socialism with Chinese characteristics, Zhou told the delegates from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

He also underlined the significance of the Scientific Outlook on Development.

"To confirm the Scientific Outlook on Development as the Party's theoretical guidance is a major historic contribution of the Party's 18th National Congress," he said.

China must implement the Scientific Outlook on Development more earnestly in future development and make greater efforts to narrow the urban-rural gap, improve people's livelihoods, promote coordinated economic and social development, and advance ecological progress, Zhou said.

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