"Being a writer, I'm particularly interested in the development of culture. I hope China can become a strong country in culture rather than a big country in culture. I hope more Chinese cultural products can be promoted overseas."

Ling Jiefang, a writer from Central China's Henan province

"We're impressed by the new concept of 'a beautiful China' and will follow the path to build a harmonious and ecologically friendly reservoir area."

Wang Xiangang, an official in charge of the relocation and resettlement of residents in the Three Gorges reservoir area in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality

Zhu Hong, a worker with Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical

"There are more and more Party congress delegates from the private sector now.

It reflects the Party's determination to develop a market-oriented economy."

Wang Dong, board chairman of Gansu Dayu Water-saving Group

"I hope the Party's Central Committee will enhance education fairness because children in remote and less-developed areas cannot enjoy the same education as kids in Beijing and Shanghai."

Yan Guizhen, a teacher of Chinese literature at No 3 Senior School attached to Iron and Steel Corporation of Jiuquan in Gansu province.

"Under the guidance of new leadership and with the growing comprehensive competitiveness of China, I believe we will have more resources to push forward the country's diplomatic course."

Zhang Zhijun, vice-minister of foreign affairs