Chapter 1 Building a Revolutionary Party
Following the Russian Path
Unprecedented Challenges
Building the Party in Ideology
Strict Democratic Centralism
Chapter 2 From Revolution to Governing a Country
Go to the Capital for Examination
Leadership Core of the Country
First Exploration to Build a Party in Power
Grave Influences of Left Mistakes
Chapter 3 What Kind of Party in Power to Build
Managing Party Affairs Is Crucial
Great New Project of Party Building
Make Party Building More Scientific
It Takes Good Iron to Make Good Products
Chapter 4 Theoretical Innovation and Guidance
The Banner Represents Orientation and Image
Marxism Must Be Adapted to Chinese Conditions
Freeing Up the Mind and Advancing with the Times
Building a Party Committed to Learning
Chapter 5 Build a Contingent of High-Caliber Party Members and Officials
The Party Must Be Made Up of Advanced Elements
The Role of Party Organizations as Militant Bastions
Appointing Officials on Their Merits
Talented People Are the Biggest Resources
Chapter 6 Close Ties with the People
How to Escape from the Cycle of Rise and Fall
Losing Contact with the People Would Pose the Gravest Threat to a Ruling Party
Frequent Education Campaigns
Promoting Good Conduct Is Always High on the Agenda
Chapter 7 Ensuring the Ruling Party Is Honest and Upright
A Striking Contrast between the CPC and the KMT
Corruption and Anti-Corruption After 1949
Winning Public Trust by Combating Corruption
Making the Exercise of Power More Transparent
Chapter 8 Improving Party Rules and Regulations
Systems Are of Overall and Long-Lasting Importance
Improving Party Regulations
Let Systems Act as Rigorous Constraints
Improving the Systems