China
CPC delegates represent all walks of life
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Source: CCTV.com | 10-16-2007 13:55
Special Report: 17th CPC National Congress |
Delegates to the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) step towards the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 15, 2007.(Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)
More than 2,200 delegates are attending the CPC National Congress. They represent over 70 million CPC members throughout the country from different ethnic groups and all walks of life.
42 of China's 55 minorities have sent their delegates to the CPC national congress. More than 30 delegates representing non-state-owned enterprises are also participating.
Statistics show nearly 20 percent of all the CPC delegates at this year's National Congress are below the age of 45, with the youngest being 23 years old.
