This Time Is Different: The 18th CPC National Congress

摘要

This article contains a comprehensive discussion of the 18th Party Congress from the point of view of an inside observer.It first discusses the historical role and significance of this congress from the perspectives of the function and power of the Party congress itself,China’s external environment,and the major decisions of this congress,as well as in comparison with the previous congresses.It then expounds on the major policy decisions and the spirit of the 18thNational Congress in six key areas.The article concludes with a discussion of the new requirements and statements of the congress.