BEIJING, Oct.17 (INP): The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is scheduled to open at 9 am Wednesday here at the Great Hall of the People, the media center of the congress announced. The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on China Central Television, it said. A total of 2,287 delegates have been selected from across China to attend the congress. The upcoming 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a key meeting at a crucial time for the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, President Xi Jinping has said. The meeting also comes when China's endeavor to build a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way has entered the decisive stage, said Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. He made the remarks at a two-day workshop attended by provincial and ministerial officials in Beijing in preparation for the 19th CPC National Congress. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of China has agreed to amend its constitution. The Central Committee passed a previously announced proposal which will now be put to congress for formal approval. The amendment includes the key theories and strategic thought presented by the 18th Central Committee’s report to be made to the 19th national congress. The amended constitution represents the latest sinicization of Marxism, new governance concepts, thoughts and strategies of the Central Committee since the 18th national congress, as well as new experience in adhering to and strengthening Party leadership and in strict Party governance. INP/J/AH