CPC Congress establishes historical position of Xi’s thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

October 24, 2017

BEIJING - The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) establishes the historical position of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, according to a resolution approved by the Congress today. "This Thought must be adhered to and steadily developed on a long-term basis," the resolution said, according to a report by the State newsagency, Xinhua.

The resolution called the Thought "an important component of the theory of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and a guide to action for all our members and all the Chinese people as we strive to achieve national rejuvenation."

The Congress forms the major political judgments that socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era and the principal contradiction in Chinese society has evolved into one between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people's ever-growing needs for a better life, said the resolution.  www.webershandwick.cn (ATI).