Representatives must abide by charter

With the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) approaching, Party members all over the country are busy electing representatives for the congress. Having laid great emphasis on the election, the CPC Central Committee has made clear its requirements of members, namely abiding by the Party's charter, following the guide so as to democratically elect competent representatives who are not only politically excellent, but also widely represent the members that elected them.

Of all the requirements, abiding by the Party's charter is the central, as well as the most important. As the governing principle of the CPC, the charter clearly outlines the political and organizational principles that the whole Party must follow in their daily activities.

The charter defines the rights and responsibilities of the National Congress of the Party, and sets its term of power, thus honoring the electors and the elected with a glorious and solemn mission. The Party members must strictly follow the charter, and participate in the election enthusiastically under the principle of democratic centralism, and elect those who meet the central authorities' requirements and are supported by the mass members. That is an essential prerequisite for the success of the election.