Delegates of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which opens Thursday, are arriving in Beijing.

The upcoming congress will play a significant role in mapping a blueprint for China's economic and social development for the next five years. Delegates say they are delighted to attend the CPC congress to play their part in building a well-off society and promoting reform and opening-up to the outside world.

(CNTV.cn November 5, 2012)