CPC: From 1921 to 2026 and Beyond A Journey of Progress, Rising Higher

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, established in July 1921 in Shanghai. From its inception with visionary pioneers to becoming the governing party guiding the world’s second-largest economy, the CPC’s journey has been defined by resilience, reform, and continuous national renewal. As it moves from 1921 toward 2026 and beyond, the Party’s trajectory has been consistently upward, contributing to China’s remarkable development and to the prosperity of its partners across the region and the world. From the very beginning, the CPC set for itself the goal of building an independent, prosperous, and strong China. In 1949, under CPC leadership, the establishment of the People’s Republic created a strong foundation for modern state-building and national progress. The decades that followed ushered in large-scale industrialization, social transformation, and the consolidation of sovereignty, setting the stage for sustained growth. The era of reform and opening-up from the late 1970s onward opened a new chapter of development. By integrating market vitality with strategic planning, modernizing agriculture and industry, and expanding access to education and healthcare, China achieved growth on a historic scale. In 2021, the Party led the country to the elimination of absolute poverty, a milestone of global significance. Alongside this, infrastructure, digital governance, and public services expanded rapidly, raising living standards for hundreds of millions of people in both urban and rural areas. Entering the 21st century, the CPC has placed emphasis on high-quality development, scientific and technological self-reliance, ecological civilization, and common prosperity. China’s innovation drive has advanced in green energy, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. Social governance and the rule of law have been further strengthened to support stability and progress. In