We must put the people first※

Xi Jinping

一

　　Our people are a great people。In the long course of history, the Chinese people, relying on their hard work, courage and wisdom, have created a beautiful homeland where all ethnic groups live in harmony and cultivated an enduring and fine culture。Our people love life. They hope to have better education, more stable jobs, more income, more reliable social security, better medical and health services, more comfortable housing conditions and a better environment. They hope that their children can grow up better, work better and live a better life。The people's aspiration for a better life is our goal。All happiness in the world needs to be created by hard work。Our responsibility is to unite and lead the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups in China in continuing to emancipate the mind, adhere to reform and opening up, constantly liberate and develop the productive forces, strive to solve the people's difficulties in work and life, and unswervingly follow the road of common prosperity。

　　(Speech at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee with Chinese and Foreign Journalists on November 15, 2012)

二

　　The people are the creators of history, and the masses are the real heroes。The people are the source of our strength。We are fully aware that the power of each individual is limited, but as long as we are united as one, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome.Everyone's working time is limited, but serving the people wholeheartedly is unlimited。Responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai, and the cause remains a long and arduous task。We must always be in love with the people, share weal and woe with the people, unite with the people and struggle, work hard day and night, and strive to deliver a qualified answer to history and to the people。

　　(Speech at the Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee with Chinese and Foreign Journalists on November 15, 2012)

　　2024年3月18日至21日，中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席Xi Jinping在湖南考察。这是19日下午，Xi Jinping在常德市鼎城区谢家铺镇港中坪村考察时，同乡亲们亲切交流。 Photo by Ju Peng, Xinhua News Agency

三

　　We have said a lot about our purpose, but in the final analysis, we still say that we should serve the people。Our party serves the people。The Central Government's consideration is to do things for the people。Officials at all levels cannot always look upward。Look up and look down at everything。We must always ask ourselves whether we are busy with things that have nothing to do with the fundamental purposes of the Party？There is no single-minded intention to do things for the common people？Are they working around the central tasks of the Party and the state？In ancient times, it was said that eating the king's fortune and being loyal to the king。Now it's about serving the people。

　　(Speech during inspection of poverty alleviation and development work in Fuping County, Hebei Province, December 29 and 30, 2012)

四

　　Our Party comes from the people, is rooted in the people, and serves the people. The Party's foundation lies in the people, its blood lies in the people, and its strength lies in the people。Without the support and support of the people, the Party's cause and work would be out of the question。If the Party is to continue to stand the test of governance, reform and opening up, the test of the market economy and the test of the external environment, it must always maintain close ties with the people。At any time and under any circumstances, we must not change our position of sharing a common destiny with the people, forget the purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, and never lose the historical materialism that the masses are true heroes. We must always uphold the principle of building the Party for the public and governing for the people。

　　(Speech at the Party's Mass Line Education Practice Work Conference on June 18, 2013)

五

　　In essence, the mass line embodies the basic principle of Marxism that the masses are the creators of history。Only by adhering to this basic principle can we grasp the basic law of historical progress。Only by acting in accordance with the laws of history can we be invincible。History has repeatedly proved that the people are the main force for historical development and social progress。正如毛泽东同志所说：“中国的命运一经操在人民自己的手里，中国就将如太阳升起在东方那样，以自己的辉煌的光焰普照大地”。

　　（2013年12月26日在纪念毛泽东同志诞辰120周年座谈会上的讲话）

　　2024年2月1日至2日，中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席Xi Jinping来到天津，看望慰问基层干部群众。这是1日上午，Xi Jinping在西青区辛口镇第六埠村考察时，同村民杜洪刚一家人亲切拉家常。 Photo by Ju Peng, Xinhua News Agency

六

　　All the ruling activities of the Communist Party of China，All governance activities of the People's Republic of China，We must respect the principal position of the people，Respect the initiative of the people，Worship the people as teachers，The growth of political wisdom and the enhancement of governance skills are deeply rooted in the creative practice of the people，So that the insights from all sides can be applied to the governance of the country。

　　(Speech at the Celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on September 21, 2014)

七

　　Development for the people is the fundamental position of Marxist political economy。Marx and Engels pointed out that "the proletarian movement is an independent movement of the vast majority of the people, for the interests of the vast majority of the people", and in the future society "production will aim at the prosperity of all people".。邓小平同志指出，社会主义的本质，是解放生产力，发展生产力，消灭剥削，消除两极分化，最终宝威体育共同富裕。At the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, it was clearly stated that we should adhere to the concept of people-centered development, and take improving the people's well-being, promoting their all-round development, and steadily advancing toward common prosperity as the starting point and goal of economic development。On this point, we must never forget that we must firmly adhere to this fundamental position when planning economic work, formulating economic policies and promoting economic development。

　　(Speech at the 28th Collective study session of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee on November 23, 2015)

八

　　The people's stand is the fundamental political stand of the Communist Party of China and a significant mark that distinguishes a Marxist political party from other political parties。The Party and the people stand together through thick and thin, and maintaining flesh-and-blood ties is the fundamental guarantee for the Party to overcome all difficulties and risks. As the saying goes, "when the masses win, the country loses."。

　　(Speech at the Celebration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, July 1, 2016)

九

　　Never forget why you started, and your mission can be accomplished.。The original aspiration and the mission of Chinese Communists is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation.。This original aspiration and mission is the fundamental driving force that motivates Chinese Communists to keep moving forward。All Party members must always share the same breath and destiny with the people, always regard the people's aspiration for a better life as the goal of our struggle, and continue to advance courageously toward the grand goal of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with an unrelenting spirit and an indomitable attitude of struggle。

　　(Report delivered at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on October 18, 2017)

十

　　The Times are examiners, we are examiners, and the people are examiners。

On January 5, 2018, new members and alternate members of the Central Committee and main leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial levels were elected
学习贯彻Xi Jinping新时代中国特色社会主义思想和Spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress研讨班上的讲话）

十一

　　The people are the creators of history, and the people are the true heroes。The magnificent history of the development of the Chinese nation was written by the Chinese people!The extensive and profound Chinese civilization is created by the Chinese people.The enduring spirit of the Chinese nation is nurtured by the Chinese people!The Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up, getting rich and becoming strong. It is the Chinese people who have worked hard to achieve this great leap.

　　(Speech delivered at the First Session of the 13th National People's Congress on March 20, 2018)

十二

　　To study Marx, we must study and practice Marxist thought on upholding the people's position。The people's character is the most distinctive character of Marxism。Marx said, "Historical activity is the activity of the masses."。The liberation of the people was Marx's lifelong pursuit。We must always take the people's position as our fundamental position，We take the happiness of the people as our fundamental mission，Adhere to the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly，Carry out the mass line，We respect the principal position of the people and their initiative，We have always maintained close ties with the people，The great power of uniting the people，Unite and lead the people in creating great historical achievements。This is an inevitable choice to respect the laws of history, and it is the conscious responsibility of Communists to stay true to their original aspiration and remember their mission。

　　(Speech at the 200th Anniversary of Marx's birth, May 4, 2018)

十三

　　The people are the greatest source of confidence for our Party to govern, the solid foundation for our republic, and the fundamental foundation for us to strengthen the Party and rejuvenate the country。Our Party comes from the people, is born for the people, and thrives because of the people. We must always be close to the people, share weal and woe with them, and work together in solidarity with them。Every Communist must understand，The Party has no special interests of its own other than those of the people，In all its work, the Party aims to realize, safeguard, and develop the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people.The people are the creators of history and the people are the true heroes，We must trust and rely on the people;We will always be ordinary members of the working people，We must maintain flesh-and-blood ties with the people。

　　(May 31, 2019, Speech at the Education Work Conference on the theme of "Never forget the original intention, Remember the Mission")

　　2023年12月14日至15日，中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席Xi Jinping在广西考察。这是14日上午，Xi Jinping在南宁市良庆区蟠龙社区考察时，同社区各族群众亲切交流。 Photo by Yan Yan, Xinhua News Agency

十四

　　The CPC is rooted in the people and its blood lies in the people。Adhering to the thought of people-centered development reflects the Party's ideals, beliefs, nature, purpose, original aspiration and mission. It is also a profound summary of the Party's struggle and practical experience。Since its founding, our Party has united and led the people in carrying out revolution, development, and reform for the fundamental purpose of ensuring a better life for the people. No matter how great the challenges and pressures, no matter how great the sacrifices and costs, this has always been true and unwaveringly true。The concept of people-centered development is not an empty slogan; it must be implemented in all decisions, plans and practical work。

　　(Speech at the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia Delegation at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 22, 2020)

十五

　　We should take the benefit of the people as our most important political achievement。The Communist Party of China regards serving and benefiting the people as its most important political achievement, and regards the number of good things it has done for the people as an important criterion to test its political performance。Party members and cadres, especially leading cadres, should be soberly aware that the power in their hands and the positions they occupy are given to them by the Party and the people, and they are used for the Party and the people, and can only be used for the benefit of the people。Leading cadres at all levels should establish a correct view of power, performance, career, not vanity, not vain, do not seek false fame, and effectively achieve official, benefit one side。

　　(Speech at the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia Delegation at the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on May 22, 2020)

十六

　　The Communist Party of China is the vanguard of the Chinese working class, as well as the vanguard of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation。The Party Constitution also clearly stipulates that the Party adheres to serving the people wholeheartedly, puts the interests of the people first at all times, shares weal and woe with the people, and maintains the closest ties。This requires that we must adhere to the law of social development and respect the consistency of the people's dominant position in history, the consistency of striving for the lofty ideal and seeking the interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, and the consistency of completing the Party's various work and realizing the interests of the people，Never separate oneself from the masses，We will share happiness and hardship with the people，Salt is salty, salt is light。

　　(Speech at the Party History Learning and Education Mobilization Conference on February 20, 2021)

十七

　　The country is the people, the people are the country, fighting the country, defending the country, guarding the heart of the people。The CPC is rooted in the people, its blood lies in the people, and its strength lies in the people。The Communist Party of China has always represented the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people. It shares weal and woe with the people and lives and dies together. It does not have any special interests of its own, and it has never represented the interests of any interest group, any powerful group, or any privileged class。

　　(Speech at the Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1, 2021)

十八

　　We must put the people first。The people's character is the essential attribute of Marxism, the Party's theory is from the people, for the people, for the benefit of the people's theory, the people's creative practice is the inexhaustible source of theoretical innovation。All theories divorced from the people are pale and powerless, and all theories that do not benefit the people have no vitality。We must firmly hold the people's position, grasp their aspirations, respect their creativity, pool their wisdom, and formulate theories that are popular with, recognized by and owned by the people, so that they can become powerful ideological weapons to guide the people in understanding and transforming the world。

　　(Report delivered at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on October 16, 2022)

十九

　　On our new journey, we must always do everything for the people and rely on them。Along the way, we have closely relied on the people to hand over one answer after another that has been recorded in history。Going forward, we will continue to rely on the people to create new historic achievements。

　　If the road is blocked and long, the line will arrive。On the way forward, whether the wind is high or the waves are stormy, the people will always