In pictures: President Xi delivers speech at closing meeting of 1st session of 12th NPC

Video: Closing Session of the 1st Session of the 12th NPC

Xi vows to fulfill duties as China's president

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Sunday to honestly fulfill his duties given by the Constitution, saying his election means "glorious mission" and "profound responsibilities."

In his keynote speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), Xi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the NPC deputies and people of all ethnic groups for the trust they have placed on him in his election as the state president. Full story

President Xi salutes his predecessor Hu Jintao

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday saluted his predecessor Hu Jintao, saying Hu deserves heartfelt gratitude and respects for his outstanding contribution to the country over the past decade.

"Comrade Hu Jintao has established outstanding merits for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, with his rich political wisdom, skilled leadership capabilities and diligence," Xi said in his keynote speech at the closing meeting of the first annual session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC). Full story

President vows to press ahead with "Chinese dream"

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Sunday to make arduous efforts to achieve the "Chinese dream."

"In face of the mighty trend of the times and earnest expectations of the people for a better life, we cannot have the slightest complacency, or get the slightest slack at work," Xi said at the closing meeting of the National People's Congress, China's legislature. Full story

President Xi pledges resolute fight against corruption

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China's newly-elected president Xi Jinping pledged Sunday to resolutely fight against corruption and other misconduct in all manifestations and always preserve the political integrity of Communists.

"All members of the Communist Party of China (CPC), especially the leading cadres of the Party, must consolidate their ideal and conviction, always put the people above everything else, and exalt the Party's glorious tradition and fine conduct," Xi said at a closing meeting of the country's annual legislative session. Full story

President vows to bring benefits to people in realizing "Chinese dream"

BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to rely on the people and bring benefit to the people in achieving the "Chinese dream."

"The Chinese dream, after all, is the dream of the people. We must realize it by closely depending on the people. We must incessantly bring benefits to the people," Xi said in a keynote speech delivered at the country's top legislature on Sunday. Full story