北京周报英文版(07年第44期)

Cover Story For a week the world watched and listened as the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC) deliberated on the country's future in Beijing. Decisions taken at the Congress will most likely affect not only China, but also the world. Media had more access to proceedings while new younger faces were introduced to replace some of the old guard in the all-powerful politburo. But perhaps the highlight of the Congress was the presentation of a report by Hu Jintao,General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPC, in which he clearly defined the blueprint for China's impressive goals in areas of economic, political, cultural and social development. Tempered by reduced consumption of resources and bigger efforts in environmental protection, the country's growth is taking on a more holistic approach, which bodes well for domestic and global outlook in the years ahead.