内容简介

中国共产党的百余年奋斗历程，就是一部矢志不渝为人民谋幸福的壮丽史诗。本书以革命、建设、改革等不同历史时期为经线，以经济、政治、文化、社会、生态文明等领域为纬线，提炼出100个故事，每个故事都深刻诠释了中国共产党“江山就是人民，人民就是江山”的执政理念，有力印证了中国共产党“为人民谋幸福，为民族谋复兴”的初心使命，生动彰显了中国共产党与人民同呼吸共命运的血脉联系。本书以小切口折射大时代，以小事件谱写主旋律，从“半条被子”的赤子之心到脱贫攻坚的世纪壮举，从“一穷二白”的物质匮乏到全面小康的幸福答卷，中国共产党用百年奋斗史诠释着——人民对美好生活的向往，就是中国共产党的奋斗目标。

作者简介

中央党史和文献研究院研究员、原第四研究部主任，中国国际共运史学会副会长，主要从事中共党史和中国近现代史研究。参与《中国共产党的九十年》、《中国共产党新时期简史》、《第三代领导集体与跨世纪的中国》、《中国共产党新时期历史大事记》、《中国共产党历史》(第二卷)等党史著作的编写。

【目录】

CONTENTS

Chapter I. The Period of New Democratic Revolution

01 Staying True to Our Founding Mission

1·“Never Forget the Well-Digger When You Drink Water, and Always Remember Chairman Mao.” / 3

2·An Ordinary Hero in the Service of the People / 7

3·Transcending the Cycle of Rise and Fall / 12

4·“Resolutely Stand on the Side of the Common People.”/ 17

5·“Heading to Beijing to Take Our Exam!”/ 24

6·“Safeguarding the Interests of the Proletariat.”/ 29

02 The People’s Army

7·The Admirable Spirit and Work Style of the Soviet Cadres / 34

8·Developing“Three Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention”/ 40

9·The Story of the“Half a Quilt”/ 45

10·Proposing“Better Troops and Simpler Administration”/ 49

11·A Campaign to Support the Communist Government in the Border Region and Care for the People / 53

12·The People’s Army Loves the People / 59

03 Building the Base Areas

13·“Only the Chinese Soviet Has Ever Had A Truly Clean Government.”/ 65

14·Lightening the Agricultural Tax-in-Kind Load for Peasants / 71

15·Ample Food and Clothing by Working with Our Own Hands / 74

16·Carrying out the Land Reform Movement / 80

04 Safeguarding the People’s Rights and Interests

17·The“Three-Thirds System”and the“Bean Selection Approach”/ 86

18·Xiao Erhei’s Marriage / 91

19·“Once Beasts of Burden, Now a Real Human Being!”/ 94

20·Carrying out the Labor Legislation Campaign / 99

Chapter II. The Period of Socialist Revolution and Construction

01 Establishing the Basic Socialist System

21·Establishing the System of the People’s Congress / 107

22·Establishing the Multi-Party Cooperation and Political Consultation System / 112

23·Establishing the System of Regional Ethnic Autonomy / 118

24·Establishing the System of Community-Level Self-Governance / 123

25·“Without Investigation, You’ve No Right to Speak.” / 129

26·Establishing the “Common Program” of New China / 133

27·Establishing the People’s Petition System / 138

02 Governing for the People

28·Completing the Land Reform / 145

29·Eradicating Local Epidemic Diseases / 150

30·Illiteracy Eradication Campaign / 156

31·Emancipated Serfs Sing of Their New Life / 161

32·Training the“Barefoot Doctors” / 167

03 Developing the National Economy

33·Advancing Steadily Toward the Goal of an Industrialized Nation / 171

34·“Two Whites and One Black”: Silver Dollar War / 177

35·No Matter the Sacrifice, This Oilfield Will Be Ours! / 182

36·Establishing an Independent and Relatively Complete Industrial System and National Economic Systems / 186

04 Transforming the Mountains and Rivers

37·“The Huai River Must Be Harnessed.” / 191

38·The“Man-Made Milky Way”that Made the Taihang Mountains Bow / 195

39·Harnessing the Desert in Yulin / 200

40·Construction of Gezhouba Dam Project / 205

Chapter III. The New Period of Reform, Opening up and Socialist Modernization Drive

01 Domestic Reform

41·Resuming the National College Entrance Examination / 213

42·Proceeding from the Will of the Masses / 218

43·Deregulation and Decentralization: Reforming the State-Owned Enterprises / 223

44·Emerging Township Enterprises: A New Game Changer / 230

45·Opening up the Stock Market / 236

46·Encouraging the Development of the Private Sector of Economy / 241

02 Opening to the Outside World

47·Creating the Special Economic Zones / 247

48·Starting up the Joint Ventures / 253

49·Developing and Opening up of Pudong in Shanghai / 259

50·Accession to the World Trade Organization / 264

51·Relaxing the Policy on Studying Abroad / 269

03 Promoting All-Round Economic and Social Development

52·Abolishing Agricultural Tax / 275

53·Implementing Project Hope / 280

54·Helping Laid-Off Workers to Rejoin the Workforce / 284

55·Advancing Toward Harmony / 287

56·Establishing the Minimum Living Standard Security System for Urban and Rural Residents                   /292

57·Implementing the Western Development Strategy / 297

58·Southern Waters Now Nourishing the North / 303

59·The Heavenly Road / 308

60·Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects / 314

Chapter IV. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

01 Economic Construction

61·Securing a Decisive Victory in the Poverty Alleviation Campaign / 323

62·Accelerating the Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority Areas / 328

63·Promoting the Coordinated Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region / 334

64·East-West Paired Assistance for Poverty Alleviation / 341

65·Jointly Building the Belt and Road Initiative / 347

66·Implementation of Rural Revitalization Strategy / 352

67·Establishing Xiong’an New Area / 358

68·From Jingzhang Railway to Jingzhang High-Speed Railway / 365

69·Advancing the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area / 370

02 Political Building

70·Adhering to the People-Centered Philosophy of Development / 377

71·“All Public Letters Must Be Submitted for My Personal Review.” / 384

72·The “Eight Provisions” Win the Hearts of the People / 389

73·Guaranteeing Freedom of Religious Belief / 395

74·“Fighting Tigers” / 401

75·“Swatting Flies” / 409

76·Strengthening the Rule-of-Law Safeguards for Human Rights / 413

77·The Evacuation of Chinese Nationals from Yemen / 417

03 Cultural Advancement

78·Adhering to a People-Centered Approach in Creative Work / 421

79·Developing Public Cultural Services / 427

80·Culture for the Benefit of the People / 432

81·Carrying Forward the Fine Traditional Chinese Culture / 436

04 Social Construction

82·Ensuring People’s Access to Childcare / 442

83·Ensuring that Everyone Has Access to Education / 447

84·To Each Laborer Belongs Their Rightful Earnings / 453

85·Ensuring Medical Care for All Patients / 459

86·Providing Support for the Vulnerable / 464

87·Housing for All / 469

88·Traveling Is Becoming More Comfortable and Convenient / 474

89·“In Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects, No One with Disabilities Should Be Left Behind.” / 479

90·Ensuring All Seniors Enjoy a Fulfilling and Contented Life in Their Later Years / 484

91·Healthy China / 489

92·Express Delivery to Villages / 493

93·Internet Access Reaches Every Household / 498

94·Advancing Transparent Justice / 503

95·Protecting Women’s Rights and Interests / 509

96·Combating the COVlD-19 Pandemic / 515

05 Ecological Civilization Construction

97·“Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets.” / 522

98·Implementing Central Inspection on Ecological and Environmental Protection / 527

99·Launching the All-Out Battle Against Pollution / 534

100·Advancing the “Toilet Revolution” / 540

Peroration / 545

【书摘】

Forward

by Zhang Baijia

Former Deputy Director of the Party History Research Office of the CPC Central Committee

In celebration of the centennial of the Communist Party of China, the International Department, Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has planned and compiled this book project, Working Hard to Bring Happiness to the Chinese People : 100 Stories of the Communist Party of China’s Pursuit of Happiness for the People in the hope that it will open a window for Chinese and foreign readers to understand better the Communist Party of China.

The Communist Party of China was founded in 1921 with only 50 members from the beginning. At that time, China was in political turmoil, the people were living in stark poverty, and its international status was low. Before and after that, nearly 100 political parties had emerged in China, but most of them were short-lived and inactive. History has shown that only the CPC has been able to unite and lead the people in common struggle, grow and develop through trials and tribulations, establish New China, achieve national independence and basic unification, and then pioneer a socialist modernization path in line with China’s national conditions, which has resulted in a historic transformation of China. The reason for this is that the Communist Party of China comes from the people and always adheres to its original aspiration and founding mission of working for the happiness of the people.

The book is divided into four chapters: the periods of the New Democratic Revolution, the Socialist Revolution and Construction, the New Period of Reform and Opening up and Socialist Modernization, and Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era, in accordance with the century-long struggle of the Communist Party of China. Chapter 1 includes 20 stories of the founding mission, the People’s army, the construction of the base areas, and the safeguarding of the People’s rights. Chapter 2 contains 20 stories of establishing the basic system of socialism, governing for the people, developing the economy, and transforming the mountains and rivers. Chapter 3 consists of 20 stories of domestic reform, opening up to the outside world, and promoting comprehensive economic and social development. Chapter 4 presents 40 stories of economic, political, cultural, social and ecological development. These stories provide a vivid introduction to the revolutionary and governing philosophy of the Communist Party of China, the basic political system of China, the reality of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the improvement of People’s lives, and the changes in Chinese society. The book offers historically accurate details. All chapters are vividly written, and richly illustrated.

Serving the people is the fundamental purpose of the Communist Party of China. On November 15, 2012, at the first press conference held by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Eighteenth CPC Central Committee with Chinese and foreign journalists, Xi Jinping, who had just been elected General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said affectionately, “The People’s aspiration for a better life is our mission.” This is the latest interpretation of the Chinese Communists’ purpose in the new era, namely, “Serving the people wholeheartedly.”

In order to help readers better understand the current status of the CPC, the whole book focuses on demonstrating that since the Eighteenth CPC National Congress, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, has responded to the People’s aspirations for a better life by implementing comprehensive social policies: quality childcare for the young, equal access to education for students, fair wages for workers, quality medical care for patients, robust eldercare services, affordable housing for all, and strong social support for vulnerable populations, all while continuously enhancing the citizens’ sense of fulfillment, happiness, and security. At the same time, the Party Central Committee should face up to its own problems and resolutely carry out the fight against corruption in order to guarantee the Party’s continued cleanliness and honesty, fortifying it against all forms of degeneration.

Today, a hundred years from its founding, the Communist Party of China is still in its prime, and remains as determined as ever to achieve lasting greatness for the Chinese nation! The Chinese Communists firmly believe that as long as they are deeply rooted in the people and rely closely on them, they can gain infinite power to move forward through thick and thin, turning the People’s aspirations for a better life today into the reality of tomorrow.