Liu Yunshan appointed secretary-general of 19th CPC National Congress

Tuo Zhen, spokesperson for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, holds a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2017. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A preparatory meeting of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has appointed Liu Yunshan as secretary-general of the congress, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Tuo Zhen, spokesman for the 19th CPC National Congress, made the announcement at a press conference about preparations for the Party congress, which is held every five years.