Xi's thought and 'absolute' Party leadership of PLA written into the Constitution

The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was written into the Constitution of the Communist Party of China as a new component of the Party's guide for action, according to a resolution of the 19th CPC National Congress.

Unanimously agreed upon by Party delegates, the amendment to the Constitution - the CPC's fundamental document for its more than 89 million members - juxtaposed Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents and the Scientific Outlook on Development.

In response to contemporary developments and by integrating theory with practice, Chinese Communists, with Xi, also China's president, as their chief representative, have given shape to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era since the 18th CPC National Congress, the resolution said.