The Communist Party of China was founded in 1921 with only 50 members from the beginning. At that time, China was in political turmoil, the people were living in stark poverty, and its international status was low. Before and after that, nearly 100 political parties had emerged in China, but most of them were short-lived and inactive. History has shown that only the CPC has been able to unite and lead the people in common struggle, grow and develop through trials and tribulations, establish New China, achieve national independence and basic unification, and then pioneer a socialist modernization path in line with China’s national conditions, which has resulted in a historic transformation of China. The reason for this is that the Communist Party of China comes from the people and always adheres to its original aspiration and founding mission of working for the happiness of the people.
Chapter I. The Period of New Democratic Revolution
01 Staying True to Our Founding Mission
1·Never Forget the Well-Digger When You Drink Water, and Always Remember Chairman Mao.” / 3
2·An Ordinary Hero in the Service of the People / 7
3·Transcending the Cycle of Rise and Fall / 12
4·“Resolutely Stand on the Side of the Common People.”/ 17
5·“Heading to Beijing to Take Our Exam!”/ 24
6·“Safeguarding the Interests of the Proletariat.”/ 29
02 The People’s Army
7·The Admirable Spirit and Work Style of the Soviet Cadres / 34
8·Developing“Three Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention”/ 40
9·The Story of the“Half a Quilt”/ 45
10·Proposing“Better Troops and Simpler Administration”/ 49
11·A Campaign to Support the Communist Government in the Border Region and Care for the People / 53
12·The People’s Army Loves the People / 59
03 Building the Base Areas
13·“Only the Chinese Soviet Has Ever Had A Truly Clean Government.”/ 65
14·Lightening the Agricultural Tax-in-Kind Load for Peasants / 71
15·Ample Food and Clothing by Working with Our Own Hands / 74
16·Carrying out the Land Reform Movement / 80
04 Safeguarding the People’s Rights and Interests
17·The“Three-Thirds System”and the“Bean Selection Approach”/ 86
18·Xiao Erhei’s Marriage / 91
19·“Once Beasts of Burden, Now a Real Human Being!”/ 94
20·Carrying out the Labor Legislation Campaign / 99
Chapter II. The Period of Socialist Revolution and Construction
01 Establishing the Basic Socialist System
21·Establishing the System of the People’s Congress / 107
22·Establishing the Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation System / 112
23·Establishing the System of Regional Ethnic Autonomy / 118
24·Establishing the System of Community-Level Self-Governance / 123
25·“Without Investigation, You’ve No Right to Speak.” / 129
26·Establishing the “Common Program” of New China / 133
27·Establishing the People’s Petition System / 138
02 Governing for the People
28·Completing the Land Reform / 145
29·Eradicating Local Epidemic Diseases / 150
30·Illiteracy Eradication Campaign / 156
31·Emancipated Serfs Sing of Their New Life / 161
32·Training the“Barefoot Doctors” / 167
03 Developing the National Economy
33·Advancing Steadily Toward the Goal of an Industrialized Nation / 171
34·“Two Whites and One Black”: Silver Dollar War / 177
35·No Matter the Sacrifice, This Oilfield Will Be Ours! / 182
36·Establishing an Independent and Relatively Complete Industrial System and National Economic Systems / 186
04 Transforming the Mountains and Rivers
37·“The Huai River Must Be Harnessed.” / 191
38·The“Man-Made Milky Way”that Made the Taihang Mountains Bow / 195
39·Harnessing the Desert in Yulin / 200
40·Construction of Gezhouba Dam Project / 205
Chapter III. The New Period of Reform, Opening up and Socialist Modernization Drive
01 Domestic Reform
41·Resuming the National College Entrance Examination / 213
42·Proceeding from the Will of the Masses / 218
43·Deregulation and Decentralization: Reforming the State-Owned Enterprises / 223
44·Emerging Township Enterprises: A New Game Changer / 230
45·Opening up the Stock Market / 236
46·Encouraging the Development of the Private Sector of Economy / 241
02 Opening to the Outside World
47·Creating the Special Economic Zones / 247
48·Starting up the Joint Ventures / 253
49·Developing and Opening up of Pudong in Shanghai / 259
50·Accession to the World Trade Organization / 264
51·Relaxing the Policy on Studying Abroad / 269
03 Promoting All-Round Economic and Social Development
52·Abolishing Agricultural Tax / 275
53·Implementing Project Hope / 280
54·Helping Laid-Off Workers to Rejoin the Workforce / 284
55·Advancing Toward Harmony / 287
56·Establishing the Minimum Living Standard Security System for Urban and Rural Residents /292
57·Implementing the Western Development Strategy / 297
58·Southern Waters Now Nourishing the North / 303
59·The Heavenly Road / 308
60·Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects / 314
Chapter IV. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
01 Economic Construction
61·Securing a Decisive Victory in the Poverty Alleviation Campaign / 323
62·Accelerating the Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority Areas / 328
63·Promoting the Coordinated Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region / 334
64·East-West Paired Assistance for Poverty Alleviation / 341
65·Jointly Building the Belt and Road Initiative / 347
66·Implementation of Rural Revitalization Strategy / 352
67·Establishing Xiong’an New Area / 358
68·From Jingzhang Railway to Jingzhang High-Speed Railway / 365
69·Advancing the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area / 370
02 Political Building
70·Adhering to the People-Centered Philosophy of Development / 377
71·“All Public Letters Must Be Submitted for My Personal Review.” / 384
72·The “Eight Provisions” Win the Hearts of the People / 389
73·Guaranteeing Freedom of Religious Belief / 395
74·“Fighting Tigers” / 401
75·“Swatting Flies” / 409
76·Strengthening the Rule-of-Law Safeguards for Human Rights / 413
77·The Evacuation of Chinese Nationals from Yemen / 417
03 Cultural Advancement
78·Adhering to a People-Centered Approach in Creative Work / 421
79·Developing Public Cultural Services / 427
80·Culture for the Benefit of the People / 432
81·Carrying Forward the Fine Traditional Chinese Culture / 436
04 Social Construction
82·Ensuring People’s Access to Childcare / 442
83·Ensuring that Everyone Has Access to Education / 447
84·To Each Laborer Belongs Their Rightful Earnings / 453
85·Ensuring Medical Care for All Patients / 459
86·Providing Support for the Vulnerable / 464
87·Housing for All / 469
88·Traveling Is Becoming More Comfortable and Convenient / 474
89·“In Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects, No One with Disabilities Should Be Left Behind.” / 479
90·Ensuring All Seniors Enjoy a Fulfilling and Contented Life in Their Later Years / 484
91·Healthy China / 489
92·Express Delivery to Villages / 493
93·Internet Access Reaches Every Household / 498
94·Advancing Transparent Justice / 503
95·Protecting Women’s Rights and Interests / 509
96·Combating the COVlD-19 Pandemic / 515
05 Ecological Civilization Construction
97·“Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets.” / 522
98·Implementing Central Inspection on Ecological and Environmental Protection / 527
99·Launching the All-Out Battle Against Pollution / 534
100·Advancing the “Toilet Revolution” / 540
Peroration / 545
