Ongoing education, learning at heart of success

Knowledge updates

Through regular study sessions of specific subjects and consultations with experts, the top leaders keep abreast of developments in domestic and international situations, update themselves with state-of-the-art knowledge in various fields and strengthen consensus on Party-building activities.

Most study sessions have focused on concrete policy issues such as reform and development, national security, rule of law, history, global governance, ecological and environmental protection, poverty relief, urban development and science and technology.

Some sessions have explored theoretical or ideological issues, such as how to build "socialism with Chinese characteristics".

The topics of the lectures always advance with the times, and they are chosen so they are closely related to domestic and international developments, China's reform and opening-up or to offer responses to pressing social and public needs.

Although the lecturers for the study sessions are selected from all over the country, most come from universities and research and academic institutions, and are experts in particular fields. Some also come from departments under the CPC Central Committee or the State Council, China's Cabinet.