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defense and the armed forces, and take well-coordinated steps toward making our
people prosperous, our nation strong, and our country beautiful.

It was stressed at the session that the entire Party must forever maintain close

ties with the people and act in line with the people-centered philosophy of
development, so as to better realize, safeguard, and advance the fundamental
interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, and unite and lead the
Chinese people in working ceaselessly for a better life. All Party members must

keep in mind that one thrives in adversity and perishes in laxity, see things from a
long-term, strategic perspective, and always remain mindful of potential dangers.
We will continue to advance the great new project of Party building in the new era,
exercise full and rigorous self-governance, and remain committed to improving

Party conduct, upholding integrity, and combating corruption. We must be able to
overcome all difficulties and withstand all pressures, and steer the great ship of
socialism with Chinese characteristics to cleave the waves and sail ahead with
unstoppable momentum.

The Central Committee decided at the session that the Communist Party of

China will convene its 20th National Congress in Beijing in the second half of 2022,
and stated that this congress, which is to be held at an important time when the
Party has embarked on a new journey to build a modern socialist country in all
respects and to realize the Second Centenary Goal, will be a highly important

meeting and an event of great political significance for both the Party and the
country. The entire Party must unite and lead the Chinese people in surmounting
difficulties and forging ahead so as to make new and greater contributions toward
building a modern socialist country in all respects, securing great success for

socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and realizing the Chinese
Dream of national rejuvenation, and to ensure that excellent results are achieved
by the time the 20th National Congress is convened.

The Central Committee calls upon the entire Party, the military, and all
Chinese people to rally more closely around the Central Committee with Comrade

Xi Jinping at its core, to fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with
Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and to champion the great founding spirit
of the Party. We will always remember the glories and hardships of yesterday, rise

to the mission of today, and live up to the great dream of tomorrow. We will learn
from history, work hard, forge ahead for a better future, and make tireless efforts

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