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CPC publishes key policy changes in Party constitution

The Communist Party of China (CPC) published on Thursday its newly amended Party constitution, revealing for the first time many landmark changes in its major political, economic and social guidelines and policies.

Constitution of Communist Party of China

Here is the full text of the Constitution of the Communist Party of China (CPC) amended and adopted at the 17th CPC National Congress on Oct. 21, 2007.

Hu Jintao's report at 17th Party Congress

Here is the full text of Hu Jintao's report delivered at the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Oct. 15, 2007.

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A happy ending

The Communist Party of China (CPC) closed its national congress on Sunday, opening a new chapter for scientific development.

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Political integrity most important benchmark for leadership selection

The Communist Party of China (CPC) placed political integrity as the most important benchmarks when choosing nominees who could finally come into the new central leadership.

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·	New practice to promote intra-Party democracy
·	Gov't restructuring notes from Party report
·	43,300 reviewed for leadership selection
·	Extensive opinion surveys organized for candidates' naming
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New Leadership

Hu Jintao

Wu Bangguo	Wen Jiabao
Jia Qinglin	Li Changchun
Xi Jinping	Li Keqiang
He Guoqiang

Delegates' Zone

Haier CEO: Party congress report encouraging

Zhang Ruimin said he was encouraged by the report of Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, at the 17th Party congress.

Progress and Trends

Elections signal growing democracy

The Communist Party of China (CPC) had shown greater determination to broaden intra-Party democracy with larger elimination margins introduced to the elections of the Party's central leading bodies.

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