SETTING THE COURSE as a summary of the governance concepts, and justice, security and a better environment fi dence that we can give full play to the strengths thoughts and strategies put forward by Xi in the are increasing. and distinctive features of China’s socialist democ- past fi ve years, as well as a development of the Xi said while China’s overall productive ca- racy, and make China’s contribution to the political Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New CPC’s guiding ideologies of Marxism-Leninism, pacity has signifi cantly improved and in many advancement of mankind.” Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, areas leads the world, the problem is that the Era guides China’s future development the Theory of Three Represents and the country’s development is unbalanced and inad- Shared future XINHUA equate. This has become the main constraining Scientifi c Outlook on Development. The path, the theory, the system, and the culture he 19th National Congress of the factor in meeting the people’s increasing needs of socialism with Chinese characteristics have kept Communist Party of China (CPC) was for a better life. developing, blazing a new trail for other developing held on October 18-24, enshrining Xi New mission As the principal social contradiction has T Xi said in his report that this new era will be an countries to achieve modernization, Xi said in the Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese changed, so will the CPC’s historical mission. report. It offers a new option for other countries Characteristics for a New Era into the Party era of building on past successes to further The report noted that realizing the great dream Constitution. advance the cause of the CPC and the country, and nations who want to speed up their develop- of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is the ment while preserving their independence; and it In his report delivered at the opening and of continuing in a new historical context to CPC’s historical mission in the new era. The mis- session of the congress, Xi Jinping, General strive for the success of socialism with Chinese offers Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to sion, according to the report, demands a great solving the problems facing mankind. Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, paint- characteristics. struggle with many new historical features, a ed a promising outlook for the future of the “It will be an era of securing a decisive Over the past few years, Xi has proposed to new great project in Party building, and a great build a community of shared future for mankind world’s second largest economy. He spelled out victory in building a moderately prosperous cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. on various international occasions, and it has also a two-stage development plan for the country society in all aspects, and of moving on to all- “The great struggle, great project, great been incorporated in a UN resolution. in front of more than 2,300 delegates. out efforts to build a great modern socialist cause and great dream are closely connected The world is undergoing profound develop- China will basically realize socialist mod- country. It will be an era for the Chinese people and are mutually reinforcing. We must see that ment, transformation and adjustment, but peace ernization in the fi rst stage from 2020 to 2035 of all ethnic groups to work together and work as history progresses and the world undergoes and development remain the call of our day. before developing China into a great modern hard to create a better life for themselves and profound changes, the Party remains always Meanwhile, the trends of global multi-polarity, socialist country that is prosperous, strong, ultimately achieve common prosperity for ev- ahead of the times; that as history progresses economic globalization, IT application and cultural democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious eryone,” said Xi. and we respond to risks and tests at home and diversity are advancing; changes in the global gov- and beautiful in the second stage from 2035 to His remarks indicated that China will adhere abroad, the Party remains always the backbone ernance system and the international order are the middle of the 21st century. to the path of socialism with Chinese charac- of the nation; and that as history progresses teristics under the leadership of the CPC; it will speeding up; and international forces are becom- and we continue to uphold and develop so- ing more balanced. realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation; cialism with Chinese characteristics, the Party Xi Jinping Thought and China’s peaceful development, prosperity And yet, global economic growth lacks en- remains always a powerful leadership core,” ergy, the gap between rich and poor continues to A main function of CPC’s national congresses is and revival are benefi cial to humanity. said Wang Yongkang, Secretary of the CPC widen, confl icts arise often in some regions, and to summarize and advance the Party’s theory on But the new era also brings challenges. The Xi’an Municipal Committee in northwest China’s unconventional security threats like terrorism, lack development. At this year’s congress, the Party’s CPC has clearly realized that, as socialism with Shaanxi Province. of cybersecurity and climate change continue to new theories combined are defined as Xi Jinping Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, China has two Centenary Goals, which spread. Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics the principal contradiction facing Chinese so- for a New Era. are to complete the building of a moderately “We call on the people of all countries to work ciety has evolved to that between unbalanced prosperous society in all aspects by the time What deeply impressed Shi Taifeng, a delegate together to build a community of shared future and inadequate development and the people’s the CPC celebrates its centenary in 2021, and to the 19th CPC National Congress, was Xi’s re- for mankind, to build an open, inclusive, clean and ever-growing needs for a better life, while previ- to turn China into a modern socialist country mark that socialism with Chinese characteristics beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal ously it was the gap between the ever-growing that is prosperous, strong, democratic, cultur- has entered a new era. “This is a new historic junc- security and common prosperity,” Xi said in the material and cultural needs of the people and ally advanced and harmonious by the time the ture in China’s development,” Xi said. report. underdeveloped social production. People’s Republic of China celebrates its cente- “The judgment is a historic contribution made He also pointed out that to make new and The main reason for the CPC to redefi ne the nary in 2049. by the 19th CPC National Congress, as it is about greater contributions to humanity is the CPC’s principal social contradiction is that science and In his report, Xi gave a more detailed road- the direction and path of China’s future develop- abiding mission. technology progress is transforming China from map for accomplishing the second goal. ment,” said Shi, who is also secretary of the CPC The report said that China will continue to play a big manufacturing country to a manufacturing “Unleashing and developing the productive Ningxia Hui Autonomous Regional Committee. its part as a major and responsible country, take power, whose productivity is no longer “back- force is a fundamental task of socialism. These “Based on this, Xi Jinping Thought on an active role in reforming and developing the ward,” said Zhou Tianyong, Deputy Director of measures will undoubtedly inspire creativity Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a global governance system, and keep contributing the Institute for International Strategy at the Party and vitality throughout society, and bring about New Era delivers new theories, new thoughts Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to global School of the CPC Central Committee. more effi cient, fairer and more sustainable de- and new strategies for China’s development in governance. In his report, Xi explained the change. He velopment of higher quality,” Shi said. all aspects. During the process, the strong lead- “China’s development said China has seen the basic needs of more The report stressed the very purpose of devel- ership of the CPC is especially important,” Shi does not pose a threat to than a billion people met, has basically made it oping socialist democracy is to give full expression said. any other country. No matter possible for people to live decent lives, and will to the will of the people, protect their rights and Xian Hui, a delegate to the 19th CPC what stage of development soon bring the building of a moderately pros- interests, spark their creativity, and strengthen National Congress and Chairwoman of Ningxia it reaches, China will never perous society to successful completion. The institutional guarantees to ensure the people run Hui Autonomous Region, sees the thought seek hegemony or engage in needs to be met for the people to live a better the country. expansion,” Xi said. ■ life are increasingly broad. Not only have their Xi said, “The political system of socialism with By Lan Xinzhen material and cultural needs grown; their de- Chinese characteristics is a great creation of the Scan QR code to visit Beijing Review’s website The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 18 mands for democracy, the rule of law, fairness CPC and the Chinese people. We have every con- Comments to [email protected] .