National rejuvenation just "wishful thinking" without CPC leadership: Xi

BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Without the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), national rejuvenation would just be "wishful thinking," Xi Jinping said Wednesday at the opening session of the 19th CPC National Congress.

"We must keep on strengthening the Party's ability to lead politically, to guide through theory, to organize the people, and to inspire society, thus ensuring that the Party's great vitality and strong ability are forever maintained," he said.