The "Stories of CPC – Zhejiang's Achievements in Practicing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" thematic briefing took place in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on April 14.

Co-hosted by the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, the thematic briefing, themed on "Drawing up and Following through the Blueprint", reviewed the course of the CPC's efforts to fight for the fundamental interests of the Chinese since its founding, and showcased the country's outstanding achievements in pursuing a new development vision, a new development paradigm and high-quality development.

Song Tao, head of the international department, said at the briefing that the CPC is destined to ensure the well-being of the people and rejuvenate the country. He also said that under the leadership of the CPC, China has won the battle against poverty.

The CPC is willing to shoulder its responsibility and play its role in creating a peaceful, safe, prosperous, open and beautiful world together with the political parties in other countries, Song added.

Zhejiang has witnessed huge improvements after pursuing the Double-Eight Strategy for 18 years, according to Yuan Jiajun, Party secretary of Zhejiang.

Yuan elaborated on the province's practice in innovative development, coordinated development, green development, open development and shared growth.

He expressed hopes that all foreign diplomats and guests will introduce Zhejiang and China to their people and said that Zhejiang will enhance its cooperation with other countries in anti-pandemic, science and technology, as well as economy and trade matters.

Five guests were invited to share about Zhejiang's economic development and stories of residents' lives, including Ma Jun, deputy director of Hangzhou municipal development and reform commission, and Mohammad Falah Nasser, a Jordanian businessman in Yiwu.

Nearly 400 representatives of political parties from more than 70 countries participated in the thematic briefing online.

Foreign guests congratulated the CPC on its upcoming 100th anniversary and spoke highly of the achievements made by the Party in epidemic prevention and control, and poverty elimination.