BEIJING, October 24 (INP): The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (PC) approved and adopted the amendment in the constitution of the party, making Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as a new component of the Party's guide for action, according to a resolution of the 19th CPC National Congress on Tuesday. While addressing to the closing session of 19th National Congress of CPC, General Secretary of the party said that China's socialist system demonstrates great strength and vitality, and the Chinese people and the Chinese nation embrace brilliant prospects. The 19th National Congress stressed that Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will be carried forward to promote international cooperation, and continue to take an active part in reforming and developing the global governance system. Xi Jinping said report of 18th party central committee approved by the Congress holds high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics and follows the guidance of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the theory of three represents and the scientific outlook on development for a new era. "Living in such a great era, we are all the more confident and proud, and also feel the heavy weight of responsibility upon us," Xi told more than 2,300 delegates and specially invited delegates to the congress which opened on Oct. 18. He said that China's socialist system demonstrates great strength and vitality, and the Chinese people and the Chinese nation embrace brilliant prospects. "Our Party shows strong, firm and vibrant leadership," Xi said at the closing session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). It has been 96 years since the CPC was founded, 68 years since the People's Republic of China was established, and 39 years since reform and opening up began. The CPC has united and led the Chinese people and the Chinese nation in ending "once and for all" the miserable plight of old China, which had been bullied by foreign aggressors following the Opium War of 1840, and in walking completely out of poverty and weakness, Xi said. He described the congress as one of "remaining true to our original aspiration and our mission, holding high our banner, and forging ahead in solidarity." The congress approved a report of the 18th CPC Central Committee and a work report of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. The congress adopted the revised Party Constitution which made Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as a new component of the Party's guide for action. The congress also elected a new Central Committee and a new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. Xi called on delegates to the congress to study, observe, apply and uphold the Party Constitution, and closely follow the CPC Central Committee in thinking, political orientation and actions. "In our Party, each and every one of us must always breathe the same breath as the people, share the same future, and stay truly connected to them," he said. "The aspirations of the people to live a better life must always be the focus of our efforts." "We must keep on striving with endless energy toward the great goal of national rejuvenation," he said. INP/AH/LK