The 19th CPC National Congress to open at 9:00 a.m. BJT on Wednesday

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is set to open at 9:00 a.m. BJT (0100GMT) on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

A total of 2,280 delegates are expected to attend the high-profile event, spokesman for the 19th CPC National Congress Tuo Zhen said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The CPC National Congress will lay out a blueprint for the future of the Party and the country over the coming five years.

(CGTN)