January 4

The CPC Central Committee and the State Council issue the Guidelines on the Priorities in Comprehensively Promoting Rural Revitalization in 2022. The document is a comprehensive plan for promoting rural revitalization in 2022 with a focus on guaranteeing national food security and seeing that people do not return to impoverishment in large numbers, which lists priorities in rural development, rural construction and rural governance.

January 5

A seminar on cutting taxes and fees is held. Li Keqiang presides the meeting and delivers a speech. Cutting taxes and fees promotes the development and growth of market players and nourishes tax sources.

January 10

The General Office of the CPC Central Committee, the General Office of the State Council and the General Office of the Central Military Commission issue the Guidelines on Strengthening the Commemoration of and Praise for Martyrs in the New Era, proposing to solve the conflicts and problems that restrict the innovative development of the commemoration of and praise for martyrs.

The General Office of the CPC Central Committee issues the Guidelines on Strengthening the Culture of Integrity in the New Era. In 2022, it also issues documents including the Provisional Guidelines on Establishing a Headmaster Responsibility System under the Leadership of Party Organizations of Primary and Secondary Schools, the Guidelines on Strengthening the Party among Retirees in the New Era, the Regulations on the Management of the Spouses, Children and Their Spouses of Leading Officials Running Businesses and the Rules on the Work of Agencies Stationed by Commissions for Discipline Inspection and Supervisory Bodies.

January 11–14

A study session on the guiding principles from the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee is held for principal officials at the provincial and ministerial level. At the event, Xi Jinping stresses that, “We should further review, study and disseminate Party history, better draw on the experience of our Party over the past hundred years, and carry forward the great founding spirit of our Party. We should increase confidence in our history, enhance unity and solidarity, and maintain a strong fighting spirit.”

January 17

Xi Jinping attends the 2022 World Economic Forum Virtual Session in Beijing and delivers a speech entitled “Forge Ahead with Confidence and Fortitude to Jointly Create a Better Post-Covid World.”

January 18

The State Council issues the Guidelines on Supporting Guizhou in Breaking New Ground in the Large-Scale Development of the Western Region in the New Era. In 2022, the State Council also issues documents such as the Guidelines on Accelerating the Standardization and Facilitation of Government Services, the Guidelines on Strengthening the Development of Digital Government, and Integrated Plan for Guangzhou’s Nansha District to Deepen Globally Oriented Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.

January 18–20

The Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is held. At the meeting, Xi Jinping reviews the success of the Party’s self-reform in the new era and elaborates on the historic and groundbreaking achievements of the full and vigorous self-governance of the Party and its all-around and deep impact. Xi states that, “Full and strict self-governance, a significant element of the Party’s self-reform in the new era, has opened up a new realm for our century-old Party. We should maintain a resolute stance on matters concerning strict self-discipline and make further progress in Party self-governance.” Zhao Leji makes a work report at the session.

January 25

The Virtual Summit to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between China and Five Central Asian Countries is held. Xi Jinping presides over the meeting and delivers a speech entitled “Joining Hands for a Shared Future,” stressing the importance of working together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

February 4–20 and March 4–13

The XXIV Olympic Winter Games and the XIII Paralympic Winter Games are held in Beijing. China upholds the concept of green, inclusive, open and clean games, actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, overcomes various difficulties and challenges such as the Covid-19 epidemic, and offers the world a simple, safe and splendid Olympics. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 91 countries and territories participate in the Olympic Winter Games, and nearly 600 athletes from 46 countries and territories participate in the Paralympic Winter Games. The Chinese sports delegation wins 9 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 2 bronze medals in the Olympic Winter Games, ranking third on the gold medal list, and 18 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 23 bronze medals in the Paralympic Winter Games, ranking first on the gold medal and medal lists. On April 8, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics review and awards ceremony is held. Xi Jinping reviews the valuable experience of preparing for and holding the Beijing Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, and elaborates on the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics—having a broad vision, staying confident and open, rising to the occasion, pursuing excellence, and creating a better future together.

February 25

The CPC Central Committee and the State Council issue the Regulations on the Work Concerning Public Complaints and Proposals, which provide top-level design for the institutions and mechanisms, responsibilities and tasks, processing procedures and oversight system for the work concerning public complaints and proposals in the new era.

February 28

The Statistical Communiqué on the 2021 Economic and Social Development is released, with the gross domestic product reaching 114.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 112.2 percent over 2012.

March 4–10

The Fifth Session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee is held. At the session, Wang Yang delivers a report on the work of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee.

March 5

Xi Jinping stresses in his speech at the deliberation session of the Inner Mongolia delegation to the Fifth Session of the 13th NPC that, “Upholding overall Party leadership is the only way to advance socialism with Chinese characteristics; socialism with Chinese characteristics is the only path to national rejuvenation; solidarity is the only route for the Chinese people to achieve historic successes; implementing the new development philosophy is the only way for China to grow stronger in the new era; and full and rigorous self-governance of the Party is the only way for the Party to maintain its vitality and realize the Second Centenary Goal.”

March 5–11

The Fifth Session of the 13th NPC is held. At the meeting, Li Keqiang delivers the government work report, Li Zhanshu delivers a report on the work of the NPC Standing Committee, and the Decision on Revising the Organic Law of the Local People’s Congresses and Local People’s Governments of the People’s Republic of China is adopted.

March 6

Xi Jinping, while visiting members of the agricultural, social welfare and social security circles attending the Fifth Session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee, states that food security is of primary importance for the country’s most fundamental interests and that the food crop production strategy based on farmland management and the application of technology must be implemented to the letter. He emphasizes that the seed security is related to national security, and it is necessary to realize the self-sufficiency and self-improvement of the seed industry and ensure seed sources are self-developed and controllable.

March 7

Xi Jinping attends the plenary session of the delegation of the PLA and the Armed Police Force to the Fifth Session of the 13th NPC. He stresses that, “Running the military in accordance with the law is our Party’s basic strategy in building and running the military, and a necessary requirement for achieving the Party’s goal of building a stronger military for the new era. This strategy must be implemented to strengthen the rule of law in national defense and the armed forces and provide a strong legal guarantee for the building of a strong military.”

March 8

The General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issue the Guidelines on Strengthening Ethical Governance of Science and Technology. In 2022, they also issue documents such as the Action Plan for Rural Development, the Guidelines on Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Social Credit System to Promote the Formation of a New Development Dynamic, the Guidelines on Promoting the Work Concerning Ancient Books in the New Era, the Guidelines on Strengthening the Talent Cultivation in Basic Disciplines, the Guidelines on Promoting Urbanization Centered on County Seats.

March 17

Xi Jinping presides over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and delivers a speech, fully affirming the achievements China has made in Covid-19 prevention and control since this effort was made regular. He points out the complexity and difficulty of epidemic prevention and control, and the volatility of the epidemic at home and abroad. He emphasizes the need to be confident in the response strategy and respond to Covid-19 with dedicated efforts.

March 21

At its executive meeting, the State Council determines the implementation of large-scale VAT rebates.

March 25

The CPC Central Committee and the State Council issue the Guidelines on Accelerating the Development of a Unified National Market, proposing to accelerate the development of an efficient, standardized, fair, competitive and fully open unified national market and comprehensively make China’s large market stronger.

The General Office of the State Council issues the Three-Year Action Plan for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities (2022–2024). In 2022, it also issues documents such as the Guidelines on Promoting the Development of Personal Pensions, the Guidelines on Further Releasing Consumption Potential for Sustained Recovery of Consumption, the Guidelines on Maintaining Foreign Trade Stability and Improving Its Quality, the Guidelines on Further Putting Idle Assets to Use and Expanding Effective Investment, and the Guidelines on Upgrading Government Services by Moving Faster to Apply One-Stop Service Practice.

April 11

Li Keqiang chairs a forum of some local government leaders in Jiangxi and delivers a speech. After that, he also presides over a forum on keeping economic growth and the operations of market entities stable and promoting employment, a forum of the principal leaders of the governments of southeastern coastal provinces, and a forum of the principal leaders of large economic provinces.

April 18

The China National Botanical Garden is officially inaugurated in Beijing. On July 11, the South China National Botanical Garden is officially inaugurated in Guangzhou.

April 20

At its 34th Meeting, the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC adopts the Futures and Derivatives Law of the People’s Republic of China and the revised Vocational Education Law of the People’s Republic of China.

April 20–22

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022 is held in Boao, Hainan. On April 21, Xi Jinping attends its opening ceremony via video link and delivers a keynote speech entitled “Rising to Challenges and Building a Bright Future through Cooperation,” proposing a Global Security Initiative to promote security for all in the world.

April 28

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is fully connected with water. This is the first time it has been fully connected with water in a century.

April 29

Xi Jinping presides over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. At the meeting, the Political Bureau stresses that the Covid-19 epidemic must be prevented, the economy must be stabilized and development should be safe, which is a clear requirement of the Party Central Committee.

April 30

The CPC Central Committee, the State Council and the Central Military Commission issue the Guidelines on Strengthening and Improving National Defense Education for All in the New Era.

May 5

Xi Jinping presides over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and delivers a speech. At the meeting, the Political Bureau stresses the need to unswervingly adhere to the zero-Covid policy and resolutely fight against all words and deeds that distort, doubt and deny China’s epidemic prevention policies.

May 9

Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with German Chancellor Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, stating that in the current context, it is especially important for China and Germany to maintain the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations and ensure that these relations play a stabilizing, constructive and leading role.

May 10

A ceremony is held to celebrate the centenary of the Communist Youth League of China. Xi Jinping stresses that the Communist Youth League should continue to prepare the young people for the cause of the Party and remain a school that helps youth raise their political awareness; fulfill its responsibilities and remain a vanguard in organizing China’s youth to march forward into the future; attend to the interests of China’s youth and remain the strongest bond between them and the Party; and have the courage to reform itself and remain a progressive organization that closely follows the Party and stays at the forefront of the times. By December 31, 2021, there had been 73.715 million members of the Communist Youth League.

May 11

The International Monetary Fund increases the weight of the renminbi in its SDR valuation review, which helps further enhance the international reserve currency status of the renminbi and strengthen the international attractiveness of renminbi assets.

May 18

A Joint Session of the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit is held in Beijing. At the session, Xi Jinping delivers a video message and proposes to gather efforts to overcome the epidemic, reinvigorate trade and investment, be committed to innovation-driven development and improve global governance.

May 23

At its executive meeting, the State Council adopts a package of 33 measures in six areas to stabilize the economy. On August 24, it adopts 19 follow-up policies. From August 24 to September 18, it sends three groups of supervisory and service taskforces for economic stability to supervise and serve the compliance with the package of measures and follow-up policies.

May 25

Xi Jinping meets with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet via video link, elaborating in depth on major issues concerning the development of China’s human rights and expressing China’s principle and position that the CPC and the Chinese government are committed to safeguarding and protecting human rights on all fronts.

The State Council holds a national teleconference on stabilizing the economy. Li Keqiang speaks at the conference.

June 5

China successfully launches the crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14, and astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe smoothly enter the Tianhe core module.

June 17

The naming ceremony of China’s third aircraft carrier—the Fujian—is held.

June 23–24

The 14th BRICS summit is held via video link. On June 23, Xi Jinping hosts the meeting and delivers a speech entitled “Fostering High-Quality Partnership and Embarking on a New Journey of BRICS Cooperation,” emphasizing the need to build a shared future of a more comprehensive, close, practical and inclusive high-quality partnership so as to jointly embark on a new journey of BRICS cooperation. On June 24, Xi Jinping hosts the High-Level Dialogue on Global Development and delivers a speech entitled “Forging High-Quality Partnership for a New Era of Global Development.” Earlier, on June 22, Xi attends the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum via video link and delivers a keynote speech entitled “Keep Abreast of the Trend of the Times to Shape a Bright Future.”

June 24

At its 35th Meeting, the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC adopts the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Black Soil and the revised Sports Law of the People’s Republic of China, as well as the Decision on Revising the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Decision on Revising the Rules of Procedure of the NPC Standing Committee of the People’s Republic of China.

June 27

Approved by the CPC Central Committee, Chronicle of the Communist Party of China ( July 1921–June 2021), prepared by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, is published and distributed.

June 29

Party statistics released by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee show that by December 31, 2021, there are 96.712 million CPC members and 4.936 million primary-level Party organizations.

July 1

Xi Jinping attends the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He stresses that, “The success of One Country, Two Systems concept has won recognition throughout the world. One Country, Two Systems has been tested repeatedly in practice. It serves the fundamental interests of not only Hong Kong and Macao, but also the whole country and the nation. It has gained wide support from the 1.4 billion-plus Chinese people including the residents of Hong Kong and Macao. It is also widely accepted by the international community. There is no reason for us to change such a good policy, and we must adhere to it in the long run.”

July 7

A mobilization meeting is held for the start of the South-to-North Water Diversion Follow-on Project in the middle route to divert water from the Yangtze River to the Han River. At the meeting Han Zheng announces the commencement of the project.

July 19

Li Keqiang attends the World Economic Forum Special Dialogue with Global Business Leaders via video link and delivers a speech.

July 22

The National Conference on Cultural Artifacts is held. Wang Huning delivers a speech at the conference.

July 24

China successfully launches first lab module Wentian for its space station. On July 25, the Shenzhou-14 astronaut crew smoothly enter the Wentian experiment module. This is the first time Chinese astronauts in orbit enter a science experiment module.

July 26–27

The study session to acquire an understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to pave the way for the 20th CPC National Congress is held for principal officials at the provincial and ministerial level. At the session, Xi Jinping elaborates on the great changes in the past five years and the first 10 years of the new era, explains the major theoretical and practical issues of adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and clarifies the general policies and action plans for the development of the Party and the country in the coming period. He stresses that, “To run its own house well, the whole Party must guard against potential dangers, be ready to respond to worst-case scenarios, strengthen the will to fight, build up the capacity to do it, use the correct strategy and tactics to respond to changes, create new opportunities, and open new horizons, and work with an indomitable spirit to create a new phase in the cause of the Party. We must adhere to the Chinese path to modernization to promote the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Success in building a modern socialist country in all respects and achieving the goals and tasks of the new journey in the new era hinges on the Party. The whole Party must uphold socialism with Chinese characteristics and adhere to the latest achievements in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times as a guide. We should firmly grasp the central task of the Party in new journey in the new era and put forward new ideas, new strategies and new initiatives. We should continue to ensure coordinated implementation of the five-sphere integrated plan and the four-pronged comprehensive strategy. We should forge ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and strive in unity to write a brand-new chapter of building a modern socialist country in all respects.”

July 27

The Central Military Commission holds a ceremony to award the August 1st Medal and honorary titles. Xi Jinping presents medals and certificates to the recipients of the August 1st Medal, and honorary flags to the entities that received honorary titles.

When visiting the “Leading the Military to Strength and Rejuvenation: Exhibition of Achievements in National Defense and Military Development in the New Era,” Xi Jinping stresses that, “Since the 18th National Party Congress, historic achievements have been made in national defense and military development. We should implement the Party’s thinking on strengthening the military and the military strategy for the new era. We should work even harder to carry out the Party’s thinking on strengthening the military in the new era, implement the military strategy for the new era, continue to work hard, forge ahead, and strive to meet the centenary goal of strengthening the military.”

July 29–30

The Central Conference on the United Front is held. At the conference, Xi Jinping fully affirms the historic contribution of the united front in the past century and the historic achievements of the united front work in the new era. He clarifies the Party’s major thinking on the united front in the new era, analyzes the historical significance of the united front work in the new era, and puts forward the guiding thought, basic tasks, priorities and policy initiatives for this work. He stresses that, “We should strengthen overall Party leadership over the united front, adhere to the correct direction of the patriotic united front, promote harmonious relations between political parties, between ethnic groups, between religions, between social strata, and between compatriots at home and abroad, and strengthen the concerted efforts of the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation at home and abroad. This should pool strength for building a great modern socialist country and achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.” Wang Yang makes the concluding speech.

August 2

In response to the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, to China’s Taiwan region despite China’s strong opposition and strict representations, the spokespersons of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the NPC Standing Committee and the press spokespersons of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, and the Ministry of National Defense issue statements or give talks, stressing that the Chinese government and Chinese people’s position on the Taiwan question has been consistent, and that China will take all necessary measures to resolutely defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and all consequences arising therefrom must be the responsibility of the US and the separatist elements advocating Taiwan independence. On the night of August 2, the PLA Eastern Theater Command launches a series of joint military operations around Taiwan Island. On August 5, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces sanctions on Pelosi and her immediate family and eight countermeasures against the US. On August 10, a white paper entitled “The Taiwan Question and China’s Reunification in the New Era” is released. On August 16, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee is authorized to announce sanctions on a group of Taiwan independence diehards and other individuals on the list.

August 4

China launches its first terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite named “Goumang.”

August 18

The 19th Central Anti-Corruption Coordination Group reviews the achievements in pursuing fugitives and recovering stolen assets and tackling cross-border corruption since the 19th CPC National Congress. From that congress to July 2022, 6,900 fugitives, including 1,962 Party members and state employees, and 32.786 billion yuan of stolen money had been recovered. A total of 61 of the Top 100 Red Notice fugitives had been returned to justice.

August 29

The State Council holds the 10th National Teleconference on Deepening Reform to Streamline Administration, Delegate Power, Improve Regulation, and Upgrade Services. Li Keqiang delivers a speech at the conference.

August 30

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decides at its meeting that the Seventh Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee will be held in Beijing on October 9, 2022. It will recommend to the Seventh Plenary Session that the 20th National Congress of the CPC be held in Beijing on October 16, 2022.

The National Conference to Commend Civil Service Individuals and Groups That Meet the Expectations of the People is held. Xi Jinping meets with commended civil servants. Wang Huning delivers a speech at the meeting. This is the first time civil service individuals and groups that meet the expectations of the people are commended in the name of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council.

September 2

At its 36th Meeting, the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC adopts the Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law of the People’s Republic of China and the revised Agricultural Products Quality and Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China.

September 5

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 strikes Luding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Xi Jinping instructs that saving lives should be the primary task, and that all efforts should be made to rescue the affected people and minimize casualties. Li Keqiang gives instructions. All parties concerned immediately start the emergency response, organize resources and send them to the scene in a most timely fashion to rescue the affected people. On September 12, the emergency relief phase is transferred to the temporary resettlement and reconstruction phase.

September 9

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meets to study the draft political report of the 19th Central Committee to the 20th National Party Congress, the draft Revised Constitution of the Communist Party of China, and the draft report of the 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to the 20th National Party Congress, which will be submitted to the Seventh Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee for review, and to consider the Report on the Implementation of the CPC Central Committee’s Eight-Point Decision on Improving Party and Government Conduct by the Political Bureau of the 19th CPC Central Committee, and the Report on the Work of Rectifying Pointless Formalities to Reduce the Burdens on Those Working on the Ground since the 19th National Party Congress.

September 14–16

Xi Jinping attends the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and pays state visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. On September 15, he meets with Belarusian President Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko and the two heads of state unanimously decide to make China-Belarus relations an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership. On September 16, at the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Xi Jinping delivers a speech entitled “Ride on the Trend of the Times and Enhance Solidarity and Cooperation to Embrace a Better Future.”

September 25

The election of delegates to the 20th CPC National Congress is successfully completed, with a total of 2,296 delegates elected. The delegates have high theoretical and political standards, good style and conduct and strong deliberative ability, and have made notable achievements in their respective positions. The composition and distribution of the delegates are reasonable and they are widely representative.

September 27

Xi Jinping visits the exhibition of achievements themed “Forging Ahead in the New Era.” He stresses that, “Since the 18th National Party Congress, the Party Central Committee has united and led the entire Party and the Chinese people in overcoming many longstanding problems, solved many major long-term issues, and withstood the test of risks and challenges from politics, economics, ideology and nature. The Party and the country have made historic achievements and undertaken historic changes, providing a better system, a more solid material foundation and a more active source of strength to achieve the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. We should inspire the whole Party and the Chinese people to increase their confidence in our history, better understand the trends of history, forge ahead bravely and work hard in concert to write a new chapter in building a modern socialist country in all respects and achieving new victory for socialism with Chinese characteristics.” Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji and Han Zheng also visit the exhibition.

September 30

Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attend the ceremony of laying wreaths to the people’s heroes on the Martyrs’ Day together with representatives from all walks of life.

October 16-22

      The 20th National Congress of Communist Party of China is held in Beijing. A total of 2,340 of the 2,379 elected (2,296) and specially-invited (83) delegates to the 20th CPC National Congress are present. Xi Jinping delivers a report titled "Hold High the Great Banner of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Strive in Unity to Build a Modern Socialist Country in All Respects" to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He points out, the 20th CPC National Congress is a meeting of great importance. It takes place at a critical time as the entire Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups embark on a new journey to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advance toward the Second Centenary Goal. The theme of the Congress is: holding high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implementing the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carrying forward the great founding spirit of the Party, staying confident and building strength, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, forging ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and striving in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. The congress elects a new CPC Central Committee and a new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), and passes the Resolution on the Report of the 19th CPC Central Committee, the Resolution on the Work Report of the 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Resolution on the Revised Constitution of the Communist Party of China. The congress calls on the whole Party, the entire military, and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to stay closely rallied around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, to keep in mind that empty talk will do nothing for our country and only solid work will make it flourish, to maintain firm confidence, unite as one, forge ahead with resolve, and to strive in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance national rejuvenation on all fronts.

October 23

　　The first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held in Beijing on October 23, 2022. The session is attended by 203 members and 168 alternate members of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Members of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) attend as non-voting participants. Xi Jinping presides over the session and delivers an important speech after being elected general secretary of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee are elected at the session. Also elected is general secretary of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The session endorses the members of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat nominated by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and names the members of the Central Military Commission. It approves the secretary, deputy secretaries and members of the Standing Committee of the CCDI elected at the first plenary session of the 20th CPC CCDI.

October 27

　　Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, leads members of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau on October 27 to visit Yan'an, an old revolutionary base in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, is accompanied by Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi. They visit the site where the 7th CPC National Congress was held, a former residence of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, and an exhibition at the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall, which features the history of the 13 years during which the CPC Central Committee was based in Yan'an. Xi stresses promoting the great founding spirit of the Party and the spirit of Yan'an, and striving in unity to fulfill the goals and tasks set by the 20th CPC National Congress.

November 1

　　China's space station lab module Mengtian successfully completes in-orbit transposition. This transposition marks the formation of the space station's basic T-shape configuration, representing a key step toward the completion of China's space station.

November 29

　　The manned spaceship Shenzhou-15, atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Nov. 29, 2022. Three Chinese astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu on board returns to Earth safely on June 4, 2023, after completing their six-month space station mission.

December 20

　　All hydro-generating units of the Baihetan hydropower station in southwest China goes fully operational. The Baihetan hydropower station is the world's second-largest in terms of total installed capacity, second only to the Three Gorges Dam project in the central Chinese province of Hubei.

from:A Chronicle of Events Since the Communist Party of China's 19th National Congress, edited by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, published by Central Compilation & Translation Press,2023; https://english.news.cn/