Chinese Communist Party Lauds Achievements At 100

This year 2021 is quite remarkable for the Communist Party of China, the CPC, its leadership and Chinese people as a whole. As it not only marks 100 years of the existence of the world’s largest ruling party, but it is also time for stocktaking. To look back at how far China has come under the leadership of the CPC – its achievements, challenges faced and the way forward.   

Centenary Resoultion

This is what 197 members and 151 alternate members of the CPC Central Committee, members of the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and leading officials of other relevant departments, did in the capital, Beijing from November 8-11, 2021. The most significant outcome of the plenum was the adoption of the Resolution on the Major Achievements and Historical Experience of the Party in the Past Century. This is the third of its kind in the party's 100-year history.

The first resolution in 1945 came just before victory against Japanese invasion, while the second in 1981 was in pursuit of the Reform and Opening-up drive. The timing of the third resolution has its own historical significance. In 2021, the CPC announced the completion of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects - known in China as the First Centenary Goal.

Victory Over Poverty

The communiqué at the end of the sitting noted that “China has faced extremely arduous tasks in Covid-19 prevention and control as well as economic and social development at home” in the past year. The statement said “a complete victory has been secured in the fight against poverty as scheduled, the people’s wellbeing has been further improved, social stability has been maintained, steady progress was made in modernizing national defense and the armed forces, and China’s major-country diplomacy has advanced on all fronts.”

Since its founding in 1921, the party has made seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation its mission. “The endeavors of the party and the people over the past century represent the most magnificent chapter in the millennia-long history of the Chinese nation” the statement added.

Equitable, Sustainable Development

“China’s economic strength, scientific and technological clout, and composite national strength have reached new heights. Our economy is now on a path of higher-quality development that is more efficient, equitable, sustainable, and secure,” the statement underscored On the other hand, the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics has constantly been improved and solid progress made in building China into a rule of law country.

“We have enhanced security on all fronts and withstood the many political, economic, ideological, and natural risks, challenges, and trials. This has helped to ensure that the party and the country thrive and enjoy lasting stability” the statement stressed.