Century-Long History and Basic Experience of the CPC in Leading China's Rural Development

Over the past century, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has led hundreds of millions of farmers through five stages (rural revolution, rural construction, rural reform, rural transformation and rural revitalization) to forge a road of rural development with Chinese characteristics. In the course of constant exploration and innovation, the CPC has always adhered to its original aspiration and founding mission of seeking happiness for the farmers, taken liberating and developing the productive forces as the central principle, regarded coordinating urban and rural development as the action guideline, and set “achieving common prosperity†as the target direction, and accumulated valuable historical experiences in three aspects: Firstly, the CPC has emphasized the vital role and pioneering spirit of farmers, effectively mobilizing and organizing the broad participation of rural masses. Secondly, it has committed to the collective ownership of rural land and managed the relationship between farmers and land. Lastly, the CPC has remained focused on the interests of farmers, continuously advancing reform and innovation in accordance with the changing times.