党的十七大的历史性贡献在于科学回答了我们党在改革发展关键阶段,举什么旗、走什么路、以什么样的精神状态、朝着什么样的发展目标继续前进的重大问题。胡锦涛同志在党的十七大报告中指出:“改革开放以来我们取得一切成绩和进步的根本原因,归结起来就是:开辟了中国特色社会主 The historic contribution made by the 17th National Congress of the CPC lies in the scientific answer to the major issue our party has been moving forward on the key stage of its reform and development, what kind of banner it is hoped for and what road to take and what kind of state of mind to which goal it is going. In his report to the 17th CPC National Congress, Comrade Hu Jintao pointed out: "The fundamental reason we have achieved all the achievements and progress since the reform and opening up is summed up as follows: We have opened up socialists with Chinese characteristics