People in Jingning She autonomous county watch the opening ceremony of the 19th CPC National Congress on Oct 18. [Photo by Li Suren/zjol.com.cn]

People across East China's Zhejiang province watched the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on the morning of Oct 18.

The theme of the congress is to "Remain true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind, hold high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, secure a decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, strive for the great success of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, and work tirelessly to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation."