Xi Jinping delivers a report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct 16, 2022. (Photo/Xinhua)

Whole-process people's democracy

Whole-process people's democracy is the defining feature of socialist democracy; it is democracy in its broadest, most genuine, and most effective form.

We will improve the system of institutions through which the people run the country.

Rule of law

China must strive to build a modern socialist country in all respects under the rule of law.

The comprehensive advancement of law-based governance has been a profound revolution in China's governance. Law-based governance is important for the Party's success in governing and rejuvenating the country, for the well-being of the people, and for the long-term stability of the Party and the country.

Building cultural confidence

To build a modern socialist country in all respects, we must develop a socialist culture with Chinese characteristics and be more confident in our culture.

In the efforts to turn China into a country with a strong socialist culture, the CPC will focus on upholding socialism with Chinese characteristics, rallying public support, fostering a new generation of young people, developing Chinese culture, and better presenting China to the world. 

The Communist Party of China opens its 20th national congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct 16, 2022. (Photo/Xinhua）

Improving people's well-being

Working for the people's well-being is an essential part of the Party's commitment to serving the public good and exercising governance for the people.

The CPC will work hard to resolve the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, improve the basic public service system to raise public service standards and make public services more balanced and accessible, so as to achieve solid progress in promoting common prosperity. 

Advancing Beautiful China Initiative

Respecting, adapting to, and protecting nature is essential for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects. China will prioritize ecological protection, conserve resources and use them efficiently, and pursue green and low-carbon development. 

Safeguarding national security, social stability

National security is the bedrock of national rejuvenation, and social stability is a prerequisite for building a strong and prosperous China.

The Party will take coordinated steps to ensure external and internal security, homeland and public security, traditional and non-traditional security, as well as its own security and common security.

The Communist Party of China opens its 20th national congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct 16, 2022. (Photo/Xinhua)

Modernizing defense, military

Achieving the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 and more quickly elevating the people's armed forces to world-class standards are strategic tasks for building a modern socialist country in all respects.

The CPC will intensify troop training and enhance combat preparedness across the board, strengthen all-around military governance, and consolidate and enhance integrated national strategies and strategic capabilities. 

'One country, two systems' and national reunification

The policy of "one country, two systems" is a great innovation of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It has proven to be the best institutional arrangement for ensuring sustained prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao after their return to the motherland. 

The CPC will implement its overall policy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, and unswervingly advance the cause of national reunification. 

Promoting global community with shared future

China has always been committed to its foreign policy goals of upholding world peace and promoting common development.

China remains firm in pursuing an independent foreign policy of peace. It has always decided its position and policy on issues based on their own merits, and it has strived to uphold the basic norms governing international relations and safeguard international fairness and justice.

China stands firmly against all forms of hegemonism and power politics, the Cold War mentality, interference in other countries' internal affairs, and double standards.

Full, rigorous Party self-governance an unceasing endeavor

As the largest Marxist governing party in the world, the CPC must always stay alert and determined to tackle the special challenges that a large party like the CPC faces, so as to maintain the people's support and consolidate its position as the long-term governing party.

The CPC must meet the overall requirements for Party building in the new era, improve the systems for exercising full and rigorous self-governance, and comprehensively advance its efforts to purify, improve, renew, and excel itself. 

Editor: Ye Ke