China adopts constitutional oath system

The 4th Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee was held from Oct 20 to 23, 2014 in Beijing. The conference discussed the working report from the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and approved the “Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCCPC) on Some Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Promoting the rule of law”.

The conference decided to designate December 4 as China’s Constitution Day to promote education about the Constitution and its spirit. In addition, it adopted a constitutional oath system by which State officials who were elected or nominated by the National People’s Congress through its standing committee are required to take a public oath of allegiance to the Constitution when assuming office.