A total of 2,296 delegates have been elected to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, according to an official statement released on Sunday. 

The delegates, representing 38 electoral units and the nation's over 96.7 million Party members, are outstanding CPC members who are highly qualified ideologically and politically, have good work styles and high moral standards, are competent in discussing State affairs, and have made remarkable achievements in their work, the statement said. 

Among the delegates are Party members in leadership positions and those from the grassroots, a considerable number of female Party members and those from ethnic minority groups.

They also come from all walks of life, such as the economy, science, national defense, law enforcement, education, health, sports and culture. 

The eligibility of these delegates will be verified by a special review committee before they attend the upcoming Congress. 

A meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee in August adopted a decision to propose the convening of the 20th National Congress of the CPC in Beijing on Oct 16. 

The proposal will be presented to the Seventh Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, which is to be convened on Oct 9 in Beijing. 

The Congress, held every five years, is expected to map out the country's development for the following years.

Source:China Daily