Others weigh in on effects of gathering

China's eight non-Communist political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce sent congratulatory messages to the Communist Party of China on the Wednesday opening of its 19th National Congress in Beijing. Excerpts from five of the messages appear below:

The Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang said in a message that the successful opening of the congress will significantly and profoundly influence the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The RCCK will, in the new era, inherit and carry forward the tradition of unity and cooperation with the CPC, and go forward hand in hand, it said.

The Central Committee of China Association for Promoting Democracy said the 19th CPC National Congress is a big political event for people of all ethnic groups in the country, including members of all non-Communist parties and those without party affiliation.

The CAPD will stay true to the mission of cooperation and strive for the great victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics, as well as the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, it said.

The China National Democratic Construction Association Central Committee said in a congratulatory message that the Central Committee of the CPC has made remarkable achievements since the 18th National Congress in various fields, including improving people's lives, enhancing national strength and increasing China's global influence.

The China Democratic League Central Committee said in a message that it will earnestly perform its functions of political participation, democratic supervision and political consultation, promote scientific and democratic policymaking, making a full contribution to realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce said the Party and national development have undergone historic changes since the 18th CPC National Congress, and historic achievements have been made in reform and opening-up, as well as in socialist modernization.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new phase of development and stands at a new historical starting point, it said in the congratulatory message.