Must adhere to the people first ※

Xi Jinping

1

Our people are great people. In the long course of history, the Chinese people, relying on their diligence, bravery and wisdom, have created a beautiful homeland where all ethnic groups live in harmony and cultivated an excellent culture that has lasted for a long time. Our people love life and look forward to better education, more stable jobs, more satisfactory income, more reliable social security, higher levels of medical and health services, more comfortable living conditions, and a more beautiful environment. I hope that children can grow up better, work better, and live better. People's yearning for a better life is our goal. All happiness in the world needs to be created by hard work. Our responsibility is to unite and lead the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country, continue to emancipate the mind, adhere to reform and opening up, constantly emancipate and develop social productive forces, strive to solve the difficulties of the masses in production and life, and unswervingly follow the road of common prosperity.

(Speech at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee with Chinese and foreign journalists on November 15, 2012)

2

The people are the creators of history and the masses are the real heroes. The people are the source of our strength. We are deeply aware that everyone's strength is limited, but as long as we are united and united, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome; everyone's working hours are limited, but serving the people wholeheartedly is unlimited. Responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai, and the cause has a long way to go. We must always be in love with the people, share weal and woe with the people, work in unity with the people, work diligently, and strive to hand over a qualified answer to history and the people.

(Speech at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee with Chinese and foreign journalists on November 15, 2012)

From March 18 to 21, 2024, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission visited Hunan. This is the afternoon of the 19th, when Xi Jinping visited Gangzhong Ping Village, Xiejiapu Town, Dingcheng District, Changde City, he had a cordial exchange with the villagers. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

3

We talked about our purpose and talked a lot, but in the end we still said to serve the people. Our party serves the people. The central government's consideration is to do things for the people. Cadres at all levels cannot always look up. Everything has to look up and look down. We should always ask ourselves whether we are busy with things that have nothing to do with the fundamental purpose of the Party? Are we dedicated to doing things for the common people? Are we working around the central tasks of the Party and the country? In ancient times, it was said that we were loyal to the emperor and the emperor. It is time to serve the people.

(Speech on December 29 and 30, 2012 during the investigation of poverty alleviation and development in Fuping County, Hebei Province)

Four

Our party comes from the people, takes root in the people, and serves the people. The foundation of the party lies in the people, its blood lies in the people, and its strength lies in the people. Without the support and support of the people, the Party's cause and work will be out of the question. If the party wants to continue to withstand the test of governance, reform and opening up, market economy and external environment, it must always keep close contact with the masses. At any time and under any circumstances, the position of sharing the same destiny with the people cannot be changed, the purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly must not be forgotten, and the historical materialist view that the masses are true heroes must not be lost, and always adhere to the principle of building the party for the public and governing for the people.

(Speech at the Party's Mass Line Education Practice Work Conference on June 18, 2013)

5

In essence, the mass line embodies the basic principle of Marxism that the masses are the creators of history. Only by adhering to this basic principle can we grasp the basic law of the advance of history. Only by following the laws of history can we be invincible. History has repeatedly proved that the people are the main force in historical development and social progress. As Comrade Mao Zedong said: "Once China's destiny is in the hands of the people themselves, China will shine on the earth with its own glorious flame like the sun rising in the east".

(Speech at the Symposium Commemorating the 120 Anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's Birth on December 26, 2013)

From February 1 to 2, 2024, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, state president, and chairman of the Central military Commission, came to Tianjin to visit and sympathize with grass-roots cadres and masses. This is the morning of the 1st, when Xi Jinping was inspecting the sixth port village, Xinkou Town, Xiqing District, he and the villager Du Honggang's family were cordial. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

 

Six

All the ruling activities of the Communist Party of China and all the governance activities of the the People's Republic of China should respect the people's dominant position, respect the people's pioneering spirit, worship the people as teachers, and deeply root the growth of political wisdom and the enhancement of the ability of governing the country in the creative practice of the people, so that the insights put forward by all parties can be applied to the governance of the country.

(Speech at the Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on September 21, 2014)

Seven

Development for the people is the fundamental position of Marxist political economy. Marx and Engels pointed out: "The movement of the proletariat is an independent movement of the overwhelming majority of people and for the benefit of the overwhelming majority of people." In the future society, "production will aim at the prosperity of all people". Comrade Deng Xiaoping pointed out that the essence of socialism is to liberate and develop the productive forces, eliminate exploitation, eliminate polarization, and finally achieve common prosperity. The Fifth Plenary Session of the Eighteenth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China clearly stated that we must adhere to the people-centered development thinking, and take the promotion of people's well-being, the promotion of people's all-round development, and steady progress towards common prosperity as the starting point and goal of economic development. We must never forget this point. We must firmly adhere to this fundamental position in deploying economic work, formulating economic policies, and promoting economic development.

(Speech at the 28th Collective Study of the 18th Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on November 23, 2015)

Eight

The people's position is the fundamental political stand of the Chinese Communist Party and a distinctive sign that Marxist parties are different from other political parties. The party and the people are in the same boat, live and die together, and always maintain flesh-and-blood ties, which is the fundamental guarantee for the party to overcome all difficulties and risks ".

(Speech at the Celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1, 2016)

Nine

A great beginning leads to a great end by keeping the original idea in mind. The original intention and mission of the Chinese Communists is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. This original intention and mission is the fundamental driving force that inspires the Chinese Communists to move forward. All comrades in the party must always breathe with the people, share destiny, and heart-to-heart, always regard the people's yearning for a better life as the goal of struggle, and continue to achieve the greatness of the Chinese nation with an indomitable mental state and an indomitable attitude of struggle. The grand goal of rejuvenation is to advance courageously.

(Report at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on October 18, 2017)

Ten

The times are the examiners, we are the examiners, and the people are the examiners.

(Speech on January 5, 2018 at the seminar on the study and implementation of Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China by members, alternate members and provincial and ministerial leading cadres of the new Central Committee)

XI

The people are the creators of history, and the people are the real heroes. The magnificent history of the development of the Chinese nation is written by the Chinese people! The extensive and profound Chinese civilization was created by the Chinese people! The long-lasting spirit of the Chinese nation is nurtured by the Chinese people! The Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up, getting rich and becoming strong. It is the struggle of the Chinese people!

(Speech at the First Session of the 13th National People's Congress on March 20, 2018)

XII

To study Marx, we must study and practice the Marxist idea of adhering to the people's position. The people's character is the most distinctive character of Marxism. Marx said, "historical activity is the activity of the masses". The liberation of the people was Marx's lifelong pursuit. We must always take the people's position as the fundamental position, take the happiness of the people as the fundamental mission, adhere to the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, implement the mass line, respect the people's dominant position and pioneering spirit, and always maintain flesh-and-blood ties with the people. The majestic force of united will unite and lead the people to create great historical undertakings. This is an inevitable choice to respect the laws of history, and it is the conscious responsibility of the Communists not forgetting their original aspirations and keeping their mission in mind.

(Speech at the 200 Anniversary of Marx's Birth on May 4, 2018)

Thirteen

The people are the greatest confidence for our party to govern, the solid foundation of our republic, and the foundation of our strong party and the country. Our party comes from the people, is born for the people, and prospers because of the people. We must always be in touch with the people, share weal and woe with the people, and unite with the people. Every member of the Communist Party must understand that the party has no special interests of its own except for the interests of the people. All the work of the party is to realize, maintain, and develop the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people; the people are the creators of history and the people are The real heroes must believe in and rely on the people; we will always be ordinary members of the working people and must maintain flesh-and-blood ties with the people.

(Speech at the Education Conference on the Theme of "Do not forget your initiative mind, Remember Mission" on May 31, 2019)

From December 14 to 15, 2023, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission visited Guangxi. This is the morning of the 14th, when Xi Jinping visited Panlong Community in Liangqing District, Nanning City, he had cordial exchanges with people of all ethnic groups in the community. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Yan

XIV

The Communist Party of China is rooted in the people and its blood is in the people. Adhering to the people-centered development thought embodies the party's ideals and beliefs, nature and purpose, and original mission. It is also a profound summary of the party's struggle and practical experience. Since its establishment, our party has united and led the people to carry out revolution, construction, and reform. The fundamental purpose is to enable the people to live a good life. No matter how great the challenges and pressures they face, no matter how much sacrifices and costs they pay, this has been unswerving and unshakable. Adhering to the idea of people-centered development is not an empty slogan, but must be implemented in all decision-making arrangements and practical work.

(Speech by the Inner Mongolia Delegation at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 22, 2020)

Fifteen.

To benefit the people as the most important achievement. The Communist Party of China regards serving the people and benefiting the people as the most important political achievement, and how many good facts have been done for the people as an important criterion for testing political achievements. Party members and cadres, especially leading cadres, should be soberly aware that the power and posts in their hands are given by the party and the people, are for the party and the people, and can only be used for the benefit of the people. Leading cadres at all levels should establish a correct view of power, political achievements, and career, do not admire vanity, do not make false contributions, do not seek false fame, and earnestly serve as officials and benefit one party.

(Speech by the Inner Mongolia Delegation at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 22, 2020)

XVI

The Communist Party of China is the vanguard of the Chinese working class, as well as the vanguard of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation. The party constitution also clearly stipulates that the party insists on serving the people wholeheartedly, puts the interests of the masses first at all times, shares weal and woe with the masses, and maintains the closest ties. This requires that we must adhere to the consistency of respecting the law of social development and the people's historical dominant position, the consistency of fighting for lofty ideals and working for the interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, the consistency of completing the party's work and realizing the interests of the people, never be divorced from the masses, share happiness and difficulties with the masses, and have salt and salt and light without salt.

(Speech at the Party History Learning and Education Mobilization Conference on February 20, 2021)

XVII

Jiangshan is the people, the people are the Jiangshan, fighting Jiangshan, guarding Jiangshan, guarding the heart of the people. The foundation of the Communist Party of China lies in the people, its blood lies in the people, and its strength lies in the people. The Communist Party of China always represents the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, shares weal and woe with the people, depends on life and death, does not have any special interests of its own, and never represents the interests of any interest group, any powerful group, or any privileged class.

(Speech at the 100 Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1, 2021)

Eighteen

We must uphold the people first. The people's nature is the essential attribute of Marxism. The party's theory comes from the people, for the people, and for the benefit of the people. The creative practice of the people is the inexhaustible source of theoretical innovation. All theories that are divorced from the people are pale and weak, and all theories that do not benefit the people are lifeless. We must stand firm on the people's position, grasp the people's aspirations, respect the people's creation, concentrate the people's wisdom, and form theories that are loved, recognized, and possessed by the people, so that they can become a powerful ideological weapon to guide the people to understand and transform the world.

(Report at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on October 16, 2022)

Nineteen

On the new journey, we must always insist on doing everything for the people and relying on the people. Along the way, we have relied closely on the people to hand over one answer sheet after another that has gone down in history. Facing the future, we still have to rely on the people to create new historical achievements.

The road resistance is long, and the line will be. On the way forward, whether it is high winds and waves or stormy waves, the people will always be our most solid support and strongest foundation. We must always be in the same boat with the people, be in love with the people, think about what the people think, do what the people want, and constantly turn the people's yearning for a better life into reality.

(Speech on October 23, 2022 at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee with Chinese and foreign journalists)

Twenty

Our party is deeply aware that Chinese-style modernization is the cause of hundreds of millions of people, and that the people are the main body of Chinese-style modernization, and that we must closely rely on the people, respect the creative spirit of the people, and pool the wisdom and strength of all the people. in order to promote the continuous development of Chinese-style modernization. We adhere to the party's mass line, think about problems, make decisions, and do things. We pay attention to keeping the people's pulse, responding to the people's concerns, reflecting the people's wishes, and enhancing the people's well-being, and strive to make the party's theory, line, principles and policies wholeheartedly supported by the people. We insist on taking the people's yearning for a better life as the goal of our struggle, adhere to the people-centered development concept, strive to ensure and improve people's livelihood, and strive to solve the people's urgent and anxious problems, so that the achievements of Chinese-style modernization will benefit all people more and more equitably. Our party develops people's democracy in the whole process, expands democratic channels, enriches democratic forms, expands the people's orderly political participation, and ensures that the people manage state affairs, economic and cultural undertakings, and social affairs through various channels and forms in accordance with the law, and devote themselves to modernization with enthusiasm in the spirit of ownership. Our party inspires, inspires, and inspires people with the beautiful vision of Chinese-style modernization, effectively promotes the harmony of party relations, ethnic relations, religious relations, class relations, and relations between compatriots at home and abroad, and promotes the unity and struggle of the Chinese people at home and abroad, and gathers comprehensive construction The majestic power of a socialist modern country.

(Speech at the seminar on the study and implementation of Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on February 7, 2023 at the new Central Committee members, alternate members and provincial and ministerial leading cadres)

XXI

We must always adhere to the people first. To build a modern and powerful socialist country in an all-round way, the people are the decisive force. It is necessary to actively develop people's democracy in the whole process, adhere to the organic unity of the party's leadership, the people being the masters of the country, and the rule of law, improve the system of the people being the masters of the country, realize the people's will, protect the people's rights and interests, and fully stimulate the enthusiasm, initiative and creativity of all the people. It is necessary to implement the idea of people-centered development, improve the distribution system, improve the social security system, strengthen basic public services, firmly grasp the bottom line of people's livelihood, and solve the urgent and anxious problems of the people. let the achievements of modernization benefit all the people more equitably, and continue to make more obvious and substantive progress in promoting the common prosperity of all the people. It is necessary to continuously consolidate and develop the great unity of the people of all ethnic groups across the country and the great unity of the Chinese people at home and abroad, fully mobilize all positive factors, and gather the majestic forces of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.

(Speech at the First Session of the 14th National People's Congress on March 13, 2023)

From November 28 to December 2, 2023, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited Shanghai. This is the afternoon of November 29th, when Xi Jinping visited the Home of the New Era City Builders and Managers in Minhang District, he was in the housing of the community dormitory-type rental housing tenants to understand the living conditions of the city's front-line workers living here. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

XXII

We must adhere to the concept of the supremacy of the people and highlight the people's character in the direction of modernization. The people are the creators of history, the most solid foundation and the most profound force to promote modernization. The ultimate goal of modernization is to realize the free and comprehensive development of human beings. Whether the road of modernization can be carried out smoothly and steadily depends on whether the people are the center. Modernization depends not only on the index data on paper, but also on the happiness and well-being of the people. Political parties must anchor the people's yearning for a better life, comply with the people's desire for civilization and progress, and strive to achieve material prosperity, political cleannessness, spiritual prosperity, social stability, and ecologically pleasant, so that modernization can better respond to the people's demands and multi-level needs. It not only enhances the well-being of contemporary people, but also protects the rights and interests of future generations, and promotes the sustainable development of human society.

(Keynote speech at the High-level Dialogue between the Communist Party of China and World Political Parties on March 15, 2023)

XXIII

The achievements of the modernization of Marxism in China are the crystallization of the practical experience and collective wisdom of the party and the people. Whether it is Mao Zedong Thought, the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, or the thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, it all comes from the wisdom of the people, the exploration of the people, and the creation of the people. The masses of the people are at the forefront of practice, and they are the most sensitive to changes in practice, the deepest feelings, and the most intelligent. As long as they go to the masses of the people, many puzzling questions can be suddenly enlightened and answered. We must follow the mass line in our various work practices, and we must also follow the mass line to promote the party's theoretical innovation. When planning this theme education, I proposed that Daxing investigation and research is to promote leading cadres at all levels to establish a materialistic view of history, strengthen the mass viewpoint and purpose consciousness, adhere to the goal orientation and problem orientation, go out of the organs and sink to the grass-roots line, extensively listen to the voices of the people, and consciously ask the people about their plans and needs, we should use the party's innovation theory to solve the outstanding problems needed for development, urgent reform, expectations of the grass-roots level and the aspirations of the people, and at the same time obtain theoretical innovation and practical innovation inspiration from the insights of the people. We should respect the people's pioneering spirit, pay attention to summing up fresh experience from the people's creative practice, upgrade it to rational understanding, refine new theoretical achievements, and strive to make the party's innovative theory go deep into the hearts of hundreds of millions of people. it has become a theory that is approachable, gathers the wisdom of the people, obeys the will of the people, and won the hearts of the people.

(Speech at the Sixth Collective Study of the 20th Political Bureau of the Central Committee on June 30, 2023)

Twenty-four

Solidarity and struggle are the only way for the Party to lead the people in creating great historical achievements. Unity and struggle rely on goals and cohesion. On the new journey, we must rely on Chinese-style modernization to further unite and unite. Chinese-style modernization is the common cause of all people, and it is also a grand cause full of risks and challenges and requiring hard work. We must insist on the common participation, common construction, and common enjoyment of all people, and closely rely on all people to work together and contribute to the great cause.

(Speech at the Democratic Life Meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on studying and implementing Xi Jinping's new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics on December 21 and 22, 2023)

Twenty-five

It is necessary to fully stimulate the historical initiative of all the people. The people, and the people alone, are the driving force behind the creation of world history. Chinese-style modernization is the cause of all the Chinese people. We must closely rely on the people and gather the infinite wisdom and strength contained in the people in order to continuously create new historical achievements. We must adhere to the basic view of historical materialism that the people are the fundamental driving force for the creation of history, adhere to the dominant position of the people, fully respect the wishes expressed by the people, the experience they create, the rights they have, and the role they play, and maintain and realize them., Develop the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people as the starting point and goal of all work, so that the fruits of modernization will benefit all people more equitably.

(Speech at the Symposium on Commemorating the 130 Anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's Birth on December 26, 2023)

※ this is an excerpt from General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on the need to uphold the supremacy of the people from November 2012 to December 2023.