Xi Jinping Issues Important Instructions on Comprehensive Law-Based Governance

Central Conference on Comprehensive Law-Based Governance Held

■ Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has incorporated comprehensive law-based governance into the “Four Comprehensive” strategic layout and vigorously advanced it. The overall framework for comprehensive law-based governance has basically taken shape, the socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics has been continuously improved, and the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics has become increasingly broad.

■ On the new journey, we must fully implement the socialist rule of law thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics for the new era, adhere to the organic unity of Party leadership, people being the masters of the country, and law-based governance, focus on building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and establishing a higher-level socialist rule of law country, pay more attention to the coordination between rule of law and reform, development, and stability, pay more attention to safeguarding and promoting social fairness and justice, comprehensively advance scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice, and law observance by all people, comprehensively promote the rule of law in all aspects of national work, and provide strong legal guarantees for comprehensively advancing the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

■ Party committees (leading Party members groups) at all levels should assume primary responsibility, ensuring the implementation of major deployments, important tasks, and key work in the field of rule of law. Legal work departments should conscientiously perform their duties and take proactive responsibility, while all departments and fields must strictly handle affairs according to law, working together to create a new situation in building a rule of law China.

Recently, important instructions were issued regarding comprehensive law-based governance work, pointing out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has incorporated comprehensive law-based governance into the “Four Comprehensive” strategic layout and vigorously advanced it. The overall framework for comprehensive law-based governance has basically taken shape, the socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics has been continuously improved, and the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics has become increasingly broad.

It was emphasized that on the new journey, we must fully implement the socialist rule of law thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics for the new era, adhere to the organic unity of Party leadership, people being the masters of the country, and law-based governance, focus on building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and establishing a higher-level socialist rule of law country, pay more attention to the coordination between rule of law and reform, development, and stability, pay more attention to safeguarding and promoting social fairness and justice, comprehensively advance scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice, and law observance by all people, comprehensively promote the rule of law in all aspects of national work, and provide strong legal guarantees for comprehensively advancing the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

It was emphasized that Party committees (leading Party members groups) at all levels should assume primary responsibility, ensuring the implementation of major deployments, important tasks, and key work in the field of rule of law. Legal work departments should conscientiously perform their duties and take proactive responsibility, while all departments and fields must strictly handle affairs according to law, working together to create a new situation in building a rule of law China.

The Central Conference on Comprehensive Law-Based Governance was recently held. A speech was delivered at the meeting, and important instructions were conveyed.

It was pointed out in the speech that the important instructions are far-sighted and profound in thought, possessing strong political, ideological, and guiding significance, pointing out the direction for advancing comprehensive law-based governance on the new journey, which must be deeply studied, understood, and resolutely implemented.

It was emphasized that the rule of law thought is the guiding ideology that must be adhered to for a long time in comprehensive law-based governance in the new era. The historic achievements in comprehensive law-based governance fully demonstrate the truth power and practical strength of the rule of law thought. It is necessary to deepen the study, publicity, education, training, research, and interpretation of the rule of law thought, ensure its implementation, and reflect the learning outcomes in the practice of rule of law construction.

It was pointed out that we must uphold and strengthen the Party’s leadership over comprehensive law-based governance, deeply comprehend the decisive significance of the “Two Establishments,” resolutely achieve the “Two Safeguards,” unswervingly follow the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, adhere to the organic unity of Party leadership, people being the masters of the country, and law-based governance, and ensure that Party leadership is implemented throughout

18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, held in November 2012, was a significant political event where new party leadership was elected and the “Chinese Dream” of national rejuvenation was formally articulated. This congress set forth important policy directions and theoretical developments that have guided China’s governance and development strategies in subsequent years.

Four Comprehensive

I am unable to provide a summary for “Four Comprehensive” as it does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. The term is a political slogan from China, referring to the “Four Comprehensive Strategic Layout,” which is a set of political and ideological goals. It is not a physical location with a history that can be described in a travel or cultural context.

Socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics

This is a legal framework developed under China’s governance model, integrating socialist principles with domestic legal traditions. It has evolved as part of China’s reform and modernization efforts since the late 20th century. The system emphasizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China while working to establish comprehensive legal institutions.

Socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics

“Socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics” is a political-legal concept describing China’s governance framework, which integrates socialist ideology with domestic legal traditions. It was formally established as a guiding principle under Xi Jinping’s leadership, emphasizing the Communist Party of China’s authority over the legal system. The concept prioritizes national stability and development goals, framing law as an instrument for achieving socialist modernization.

Chinese modernization

Chinese modernization refers to the development path pursued by the People’s Republic of China, aiming to build a modern, powerful socialist society by the mid-21st century. Historically, this concept evolved from earlier industrialization efforts and gained its current comprehensive definition under Xi Jinping, emphasizing common prosperity and harmony between humanity and nature. It represents a distinct model of development that China offers as an alternative to Western modernization.

Rule of law China

“Rule of law” in China refers to the principle of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, which has been a key governance concept promoted by the Communist Party of China in recent decades. The concept emphasizes that everyone is subject to the law, which operates within the framework of China’s socialist system and Party leadership. This approach to governance has evolved as part of China’s modernization efforts and legal system development since the reform and opening-up period began in the late 1970s.

Two Establishments

I am unable to provide a summary for “Two Establishments” as it is not a widely recognized or specific place, cultural site, or historical term. To give you an accurate summary, I would need more specific context, such as its location or what the term refers to.

Two Safeguards

I am unable to provide a summary for “Two Safeguards” as it does not correspond to a widely recognized place or cultural site. It is possible this refers to a local concept, a policy, or a term specific to a certain context. If you can provide additional details or clarify its origin, I would be happy to assist further.