Preface:
Solving the puzzles about the CPC
Chapter 1
Why was the CPC capable of establishing a new China?
The “two worlds” of a country
Establishment of a multi-party coalition government
Fanshen
Loss of trust
Striking contrast between the KMT and the CPC
Chapter 2
How was the CPC able to clear up the mess left behind by the KMT?
War-torn economy
Stabilization of prices and unification of finance and economy
“Do not hit out in all directions”
Land reform and economic development
Two different worlds
Chapter 3
How did the CPC keep the people’s support despite its mistakes?
Serious departure of effect from motive
Important achievements made during the Great Leap Forward
and Cultural Revolution
Leaders sharing weal and woe with the masses
Correct handling of mistakes
Chapter 4
How did the CPC maintain power when the Eastern Bloc Communist Parties fell?
Exploring China’s own path of development
Reform and opening up changed China’s destiny
Combining reform and development with stability
“The key is to do a good job inside our Communist Party”
Chapter 5
Why could the CPC solve the problem of feeding 1.3 billion people?
Food is the lifeline of the Chinese people
Last batch of UN food aid for China
Outstanding contributions of Yuan Longping
Food security remains a problem
Chapter 6
How could the CPC make China the world’s second-largest
economy?
Focusing on economic construction
Emancipating and developing the productive forces
Opening the doors to embrace the world
Taking technology and education as a support
Chapter 7
How could the CPC integrate socialism with the market economy?
The planned economy system would not work any longer ..................
A socialist country can also practice a market economy ................
Deng Xiaoping: China’s “Mr. Key” ...............................
Establishing a socialist market economy system .................
Market economy with Chinese characteristics .....................
Chapter 8
Why could a system of multi-party cooperation under the CPC’s
leadership be implemented?
Fleeting multi-party system in China .................................
The non-two-system cooperation of KMT and CPC ..........
The democratic coalition government welcomed by all .................
Development and improvement of multi-party cooperation under the
leadership of the CPC ................................................................
Chapter 9
Why could prosperity and stability be maintained in Hong Kong
and Macao?
Long view and full use ..............................................................
Sovereignty allows no negotiation .......................................
Horse races, dances and the stock market still popular .......
The canary is still chirping with joy ................................
Chapter 10
Why does the relationship across the Taiwan Straits keep making
progress?
Taiwan’s history and the origin of the Taiwan issue ............
From “peaceful liberation” to “one country, two systems” ........
Struggle for peace but no commitment to rule out the use of force ..... 143
Active economic and cultural communications ................................... 148
Chapter 11
How could China win the support of so many developing countries?
History of joint fight against colonialism ............................................. 157
Big or small, all countries are equal ..................................................... 158
Peaceful settlement of border disputes ..
Unconditional foreign aid .......................
Proposal for the construction of a harmonious world
Chapter 12
How could the CPC conduct the earthquake relief work effectively
and host the Beijing Olympic Games successfully?
The ruling party is strong and powerful ............................................
The unique system fully displays its advantages ..........................
The “iron and steel Great Wall” safeguards China ................
The national spirit coordinates the power .................................
Chapter 13
How can the CPC properly manage a party with 80 million
members?
Establishing and developing organizations in crowded places ..
Party organizations and members keep advancing .................
Stress on the Party’s ideological construction ...........
Strict discipline and a governing constitution ...............
Keep improving the Party’s ruling mode
Concluding Remarks:
Can the CPC cope with the challenges successfully?
Index ...................................................................................................
