Full Text: The Era Characteristics and Global Significance of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Party Building

Summary

Xi Jinping's Thought on Party Building is a crucial component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It originates from the practice of full and rigorous governance over the Party in the new era, Marxist party-building theories, fine traditional Chinese culture, and lessons from the rise and fall of political parties worldwide. This thought systematically addresses the major contemporary issues of what kind of long-term Marxist ruling party to build and how to build it.

Its essence includes fourteen perseverances: upholding Party leadership as the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics; upholding the Central Committee's unified and centralised leadership; upholding full and rigorous governance over the Party; upholding the original aspiration and mission; upholding political construction as the lead; upholding the consolidation of the Party's soul with innovative theories; upholding the forging of strong Party character; upholding the improvement of a well-organised system with top-down and effective implementation; upholding the building of high-calibre cadres capable of national rejuvenation; upholding the normalisation and long-term effectiveness of work style improvement; upholding strict discipline to govern the Party; upholding the integrated advancement of not daring to be corrupt, not being able to be corrupt, and not wanting to be corrupt; upholding institutional governance of the Party and governance according to regulations; and upholding the fulfilment of political responsibility for governing the Party. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, following the introduction of the eight-point frugality code, the national average annual concentration of PM2.5 has dropped by 54%, and the number of heavy and above pollution days has decreased by 83%; in Beijing, heavy and above pollution days fell from 58 to 1. China has built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, establishing the world's largest education system, social security system, healthcare system, and urban housing security system.

By 2023, the CPC had over 100 million members, leading a population of more than 1.4 billion. In the fight against poverty, 255,000 village-based work teams, over 3 million first secretaries and village officials, nearly 2 million township cadres, and millions of village cadres participated. This thought emphasises self-reform, opening a new realm for the self-reform of a century-old major party, and providing new options, paths, solutions, references, and paradigms for political parties worldwide in governing themselves.

Commentary

For small and medium-sized enterprise owners in New Zealand, the core of Xi Jinping's Thought on Party Building—upholding Party leadership and strict governance over the Party—implies sustained political stability and policy consistency in China. This provides a predictable macro-background for Sino-New Zealand trade and economic cooperation: China's market opening and consumption upgrade trends will not reverse due to policy fluctuations, allowing New Zealand's dairy, meat, fruit, and other export industries to make long-term plans based on a stable policy environment. However, two perspectives require attention: First, the CPC's emphasis on 'self-reform' and anti-corruption may lead to stricter import supervision and compliance requirements, such as tighter scrutiny on food traceability and quality standards; small businesses need to adapt in advance to higher transparency standards.

Second, the 'people-centred' principle in Chinese party building may drive domestic consumption towards high quality and health, positioning New Zealand products as quality choices to meet the people's needs for a better life. Nevertheless, reliance on a single channel should be avoided; markets should be diversified. Additionally, the emphasis on political theory in China does not directly alter trade rules, but its indirect impact on consumer confidence should be noted—stable domestic policies help maintain the purchasing power of the middle class, benefiting New Zealand exports.

In conclusion, New Zealand businesses should leverage the period of stable Chinese policy, strengthen brand association with Chinese consumers' 'original aspiration' and 'people's livelihood' demands, and establish compliance pre-review mechanisms to address potential regulatory upgrades.

Keywords: Xi Jinping's Thought on Party Building, full and rigorous governance over the Party, Party leadership, self-reform, political construction, new era, Marxism, fine traditional Chinese culture, world political parties, original aspiration and mission

Source: China.org.cn