The Centenary of the CPC: Leading the Times by Grasping the Laws and Trends of Historical Development

Discussions on grasping the laws and trends of historical development take a fundamental theoretical position in the scientific system of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.Xi Jinping’s important statements have systematically answered such questions as what type of laws and trends of historical development should be followed,how did the Party follow the laws and trends of historical development in its centennial history,and how should the laws and trends of historical development be followed in a new era.The birth of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the victory of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression,the founding of the People’s Republic of China,and the unveiling of a new era for reform and opening up and socialism with Chinese characteristics are all the results of grasping the laws and trends of historical development.Over the past century,the Party has followed the laws and trends of historical development and continuously advanced the sinicization of Marxism on the basis of adhering to the unification between truth and values.In pursuit of“putting people first,”the Party has courageously been reforming itself and made relentless progress in the great endeavor of Party building.History shows that a keen appreciation of the laws and trends of historical development is an important sign of political maturity for a proletarian party.Only by applying Marxism according to current times and conditions will we keep abreast with the laws and trends of historical development.We should establish a broader concept of history and identify the laws and trends of historical development from the interactions and linkages between China and the rest of the world.We must recognize and promote the outstanding role of great leaders in steering the country in line with the laws and trends of historical development.

Political Parties Have a Role to Play in Innovating upon in Global Economic Governance:Sidelights of "The CPC in Dialogue with the World 2016"

BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND 15,2016,hosted by the International Department,the CPC Central Committee and organized by the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee,the CPC in Dialogue with the World 2016was held in Chongqing.Themed'Innovation in Global Economic Governance:Initiatives and Actions of Political Parties',the annual event was

Will of the Party

AS the llth Bei）ing Municipal Congress of the Com- munist Party of China （CPC） came to a close on July 3, China finished reelecting its Party leaders at the pro- vincial level. Out of the 31 provinces, autono- mous regions and municipalities, Beijing was the last to reshuffle its munici- pal Party commit- tee, after the Liaon- ing Provincial Party Committee took the lead in October last year.

The Communist Party of China and Human Rights

The Communist Party of China （CPC） has persistently fought for human rights since its founding in 1921.This is epitomized by the Party＇s success in promoting democracy, getting the Chinese nation to rally around it, uniting with religious believers and protecting human rights.

New Five-Year Program and Progress of China's Human Rights Cause——A study of the guidelines set by the Fifth Plenary Session of the Seventeenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

The Proposal for the Twelfth Five-Year Plan for China＇s Economic and Social Development （2011-2015）（herein after referred to as the ＂Proposed Plan＂ for short） provides a complete range of guidelines for China＇s im-mediate and long-term development.

Deepening Reform of the Supervisory System to Intensify the Fight Against Corruption

FIGHTING against corruption according to the law is a hallmark of China’s anti-corruption campaign since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC),convened in 2012;and creating a sound,law-based supervisory system is a key focus and task of China’s efforts to establish a system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics and comprehensively advance law-based governance.In 2018,both the government and the CPC stepped up the formulation of laws and Party regulations for the fight against corruption.

Political Parties' Wisdom and Strength for Global Economic Governance Keynote Speech at "The CPC in Dialogue with the World 2016"

Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen,Friends,It’s a great pleasure to meet all of you in the autumn of the beautiful city of Chongqing to open a window of dialogue and to have an exchange of ideas.First,on behalf of the Communist Party of China(CPC)and the Chinese government,I would like to extend my warm welcome to you and my congratulations on the opening of'The CPC in Dialogue with the World 2016'.Not long ago,the G20

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE:SHANXI SHOWCASES CPC'S EFFORTS TO BUILD A DISCIPLINED PARTY

The third thematic seminar of the Stories of the Communist Party of China(CPC)series focusing on party-building,with'Building a Well-disciplined Party in All Aspects:The Practice of Shanxi'as its theme,was held in Beijing on June 30.Song Tao,Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee(IDCPC),Luo Huining,Secretary of the CPC Shanxi

Party Diplomacy during the Eighth National Congress of the CPC

After World War II,political parties were on the rise around the world,influencing affairs at home and abroad.Party diplomacy became a new type of diplomacy.The Eighth National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 1956 was a major event in the history of CPC diplomacy,as it was the first Congress the Party had convened since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949.Particularly significant was the Party’s diplomatic activity during the Congress.Most importantly,this was the first and only time since 1949 that foreign party delegations had been invited to attend the Congress.The Party’s active conduct of party-to-party diplomacy utilized the Eighth National Congress as a platform.More than fifty foreign party delegations were invited to attend,including delegations from fraternal parties who made speeches at the Congress.Inter-party exchanges were actively pursued,including arrangements for delegates to tour different parts of China.The party diplomacy of the Eighth National Congress achieved its purpose of deepening inter-party friendship and exchanges by showcasing post-1949 China and highlighting the Party’s goals.It thus had a far-reaching historical significance.

Party's Control over the State: An Interpretation of the Keynote Political Report to the 18_(th) Party Congress

Hu Jintao’s political report to the 18thNational Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)shows that China,a particular type of party-state different from any kind of Western political system,is undergoing a tremendous and difficult transition.On one hand,the 18thNational Congress of the CPC reinforced the party-state morphology,and,on the other,we notice that the Party’s state-building has actually developed to an unprecedented level.However,it is believed that the CPC is facing fateful challenges in governing the country.It is therefore extremely important to make adjustments in the political ideas,institutional arrangements and practical measures if the CPC wants to ensure a long-term success.In contrast to the overall political arrangements,specific procedures need to be implemented to achieve the goal of good governance of the CPC.

The Progress of Modernization and Chinese Socialist Party Politics

Modernization gave birth to party politics, and party politics dominates modernization. Their correlation and interaction have been a major logic behind the evolution of human civilization since the beginning of modern times. The objectivity of China’s modernization gives rise to the historical inevitability of party politics, and its relevance to the Chinese nation and to the current time dictates that party politics should be socialist in China and that its development is an irreversible trend. In the Chinese revolution, in the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and in the modernization of China over the past century, to accomplish the historic task of national rejuvenation, Chinese socialist party politics has profoundly changed the course of Chinese history, making Chinese society strive for modernization and causing great changes in the contemporary world. During this process, Chinese socialist party politics has had a 'distinct fundamental value orientation,' followed 'the premise of essential theoretical guidance,' enjoyed 'dominant institutional support,' provided 'goal-oriented value guidance' and received a 'crucial political guarantee.' It has combined its own values with China’s modernization and played a leading role in this drive. It has pursued the most deep-seated values, demonstrated the most unique characteristics of practice, and made the most significant contribution to civilization. All this is a key element of the experience and theory of the interaction between modernization and Chinese socialist party politics. It also provides crucial support for and guides the value of strengthening the Communist Party of China(CPC) and modernizing China.

The History of the CPC Is a History of the Shaping and Improvement of Its Mass Line

The history of the Party is a history in which the Party led the people to fight with the domestic and foreign enemies to achieve national and social liberation, and also a history in which the Party gradually established and deepened its flesh-and-blood ties with the people and shaped and improved its mass line. Without the support of the Chinese people, there would be no Communist Party of China. The people has always been root of the Party＇s survival and development, and the mass line has permeated into all aspects of the Party＇s lines, principles and policies, thus becoming the Chinese Communists＇ feelings and beliefs deep into the soul, their culture, ethics, ways of thinking, lifestyle, and driving force and lifeline.

Century-Long History and Basic Experience of the CPC in Leading China’s Rural Development

Over the past century,the Communist Party of China(CPC)has led hundreds of millions of farmers through five stages(rural revolution,rural construction,rural reform,rural transformation and rural revitalization)to forge a road of rural development with Chinese characteristics.In the course of constant exploration and innovation,the CPC has always adhered to its original aspiration and founding mission of seeking happiness for the farmers,taken liberating and developing the productive forces as the central principle,regarded coordinating urban and rural development as the action guideline,and set“achieving common prosperity”as the target direction,and accumulated valuable historical experiences in three aspects:Firstly,the CPC has emphasized the vital role and pioneering spirit of farmers,effectively mobilizing and organizing the broad participation of rural masses.Secondly,it has committed to the collective ownership of rural land and managed the relationship between farmers and land.Lastly,the CPC has remained focused on the interests of farmers,continuously advancing reform and innovation in accordance with the changing times.

Understanding the Main Line,Characteristics and Practice Path of Historical Initiative:Under the Guidelines of the 20th National Congress of the CPC

Theoretically based on historical materialism,the historical initiative of the Communist Party of China(CPC)is a precious character of creating new prospects amid changing circumstances consciously and proactively to acquire benefits for Chinese people.Integrated into its centenary history and showing highlights in different historical periods,the CPC’s historical initiative features dialectical unity between problem orientation and mission pursuit,upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground,regularity and consciousness,as well as the leadership of the CPC and the pioneering spirit of the people.To accomplish the Second Centenary Goal and advance national rejuvenation,the CPC will follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics under the guidance of Marxism,stay committed to achieving national rejuvenation,unite and rely on the people,and stimulate the spirit of innovation and creation,thereby pooling more proactive spiritual strengths to make greater contributions in the new era.

CPC to Amend the Party Constitution

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee on September 18 deliberated a draft amendment to the Party constitution at a meeting presided over by Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee.The following is an edited version of a report on September 19 by Xinhua News Agency about the meeting:

Party Regulations

THE Communist Party of China （CPC） Central Committee released two documents on May 27 to standardize the Party＇s internal rule-making process and improve the development of intra-Party regulations.

大党“破题之钥”:以全过程人民民主健全全面从严治党体系

如何跳出治乱兴衰历史周期率,破解大党独有难题,是中国共产党坚持探索的重要问题,也是关系民族复兴大业的关键所在。基于对大党独有难题理论意蕴的把握,可以发现,全过程人民民主和全面从严治党是在实践中形成的跳出历史周期率的“两个答案”:全面从严治党具有从严以尚贤、任贤而兴民、民主护安邦的思想基础,并蕴含在其全面性、严格性和治理性的内在特质之中;而全过程人民民主既为全面从严治党提供了实践标尺,同时其发展也需要以全面从严治党作为保障。未来应通过发展维护党的全面领导的有效体制机制,探索人民群众监督与党内监督有机结合的有效方式,拓宽全面从严治党“靠人民”的有效渠道,进一步以全过程人民民主健全全面从严治党体系,将中国共产党的执政优势转化为实现中华民族伟大复兴的强大动能。

新时代全面从严治党:内涵、议题和路径

中国特色社会主义新时代对全面从严治党的要求是:中国共产党必须在全面建设社会主义现代化国家、以中国式现代化全面推进中华民族伟大复兴的征程上始终成为坚强的领导核心,充分发挥党总揽全局、协调各方的作用,进而完成党肩负的历史使命。这一特定要求意味着新时代全面从严治党的内涵是中国共产党必须解决大党独有难题,进而保持党的先锋队性质。新时代全面从严治党围绕贯彻党的全面领导,保证党的团结统一,维护党中央权威和集中统一领导,加强执政队伍建设,调动全党积极性、主动性、创造性,对权力进行有效监督,涵养政治生态等议题系统推进。全面从严治党的议题决定了路径选择。新时代全面从严治党的路径包括:从政治建设入手贯彻党的全面领导,从强化理论武装入手增强党的团结统一,从发展民主集中制入手维护党中央权威和集中统一领导,从提高政治能力入手加强执政队伍建设,从发扬民主和强化使命入手调动全党的积极性、主动性、创造性,从党内监督和群众监督相结合入手强化对权力的监督,从党的自我革命带动社会革命入手涵养政治生态。