New era update urged for Constitution

The amendment process should uphold the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implement the spirit of the CPC's 19th National Congress and follow the action guide of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, The Thought of Three Represents, Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, said the communique.

The major theoretical views and key policies set at the Party's congress, especially Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, should be included in the country's fundamental law to push the Constitution to keep up with the times on the basis of keeping its continuity, stability and authority, said the communique.

The revision must follow such principles as sticking to the CPC's leadership, adhering to socialist rule of law, sticking to correct political direction, strictly following the procedures and rules of the law, fully practicing democracy, reaching wide consensus, reflecting the people's will, being supported by the people, and focusing on some parts rather than an overhaul of the Constitution, said the communique.

It stressed that Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is the latest outcome of developing Marxism in the modern Chinese context, which should be a guide upheld by the Party and country in the long run.

The CPC's leadership is the most essential character of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and the Party's leadership must be upheld and enhanced in all works, said the communique.