Beijing sources reported that China's national legislature incorporated President Xi Jinping's thought on 'Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,' in the country's constitution and the inclusion of the Chinese President's political philosophy, along with the removal of presidential term limits, were the major constitutional amendments made by the 12th National People's Congress.
Shen Chunyao, the chairman of the Commission for Legislative Affairs of the 12th NPC Standing Committee "As an important content of the amendment, the inclusion of Xi's thought into the country's fundamental law reflects the common aspiration of the entire party (Communist Party) and all Chinese people of various ethnic groups”.
He added "President Xi's
thought is the latest achievement in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context
and encapsulates the practical experience and collective wisdom of the
Communist Party of China (CPC) and the people”. Moreover Shen stressed that the
inclusion of the Chinese President's political philosophy in the constitution
was due to the "historic" achievements achieved by the CPC in recent
times.
