December 4, 2025
is the twelfth National Constitution Day
and also the eighth "Constitution Publicity Week"
The theme of this "Constitution Publicity Week" is
"Learning, Publicizing, and Implementing Xi Jinping's Legal Thought
Promoting the Constitution to be deeply rooted in people's hearts"
Let's understand the authoritative content related to the Constitution together

        1. What is the Constitution
        The Constitution is the fundamental law of the state, the general charter for governing the country and maintaining national unity, the concentrated embodiment of the will of the Party and the people, the fundamental guarantee for maintaining national unity, national unity, social stability, and long-term peace and order, and the legal foundation for the unity and progress of all ethnic groups in the country and the promotion of the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity.
        2. The Determination of Constitution Day
        On December 4, 1982, the current Constitution was officially promulgated and implemented, laying a solid legal foundation for state governance and social development. On November 1, 2014, the Standing Committee of the 12th National People's Congress passed the decision with the majority vote, and the "Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Establishment of Constitution Day" was officially announced, establishing December 4 as Constitution Day, and promoting the normalization and institutionalization of Constitution publicity and education.
        3. Themes of the National Constitution Day in previous years
        2014: Promote the spirit of the Constitution and build a legal China.
        2015: Promote the spirit of the Constitution and promote innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing development.
        2016: Promote the spirit of the rule of law and coordinate the promotion of the "Four Comprehensives" strategic layout.
        2017: Study and implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and safeguard the authority of the Constitution.
        2018: Respect the Constitution, learn the Constitution, abide by the Constitution, safeguard the Constitution, and apply the Constitution.
        2019: Promote the spirit of the Constitution and promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity.
        2020: Deeply study and publicize Xi Jinping's thought on rule of law and vigorously promote the spirit of the Constitution.
        2021: Guided by Xi Jinping's thought on rule of law, we will unswervingly follow the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics.
        2022: Study, publicize, and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and promote the comprehensive implementation of the Constitution.
        2023: Vigorously promote the spirit of the Constitution and build a socialist legal culture.
        2024: Vigorously promote the spirit of the Constitution and push for further deepening of reform in an all-round way.
        2025: Study, publicize, and implement Xi Jinping's thought on rule of law, and promote the Constitution to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
        4. The development process of our Constitution
        In 1954, the first National People's Congress passed the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China", which established the basic national systems in the form of a fundamental law, consolidating the achievements of the new democratic revolution and the new regime.
        With the advancement of reform and opening up and modernization, the NPC has completed five constitutional amendments between 1988 and 2018, successively incorporating Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of "Three Represents", the Scientific Outlook on Development, Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and other important ideas into the Constitution, perfecting the protection of the non-public sector of the economy, land system, human rights protection, and other important content, so that the Constitution always becomes the general constitution for governing the country and maintaining peace.
        5. The core role of the Constitution
        For the state: The Constitution, as the fundamental law of the state, fundamentally establishes the basic principles, basic systems, and core methods for the operation of state power, and clearly defines the fundamental guidelines for state governance. All state powers derive from the Constitution and are subject to the Constitution. "The Constitution is supreme" is the soul and core of the rule of law construction, and it is also the fundamental premise for the construction of a rule of law state.
        For the law: China has formed a socialist legal system with the Constitution as the leader. The Constitution is the legislative basis and source of effectiveness for all other laws and regulations, and it has the highest legal effect. No law, administrative regulation, or local regulation may conflict with the spirit of the Constitution to ensure the unity and authority of the legal system.
        For society: The construction of the rule of law requires not only the fair administration of justice and the judgment of cases according to the law by judicial organs but also the active participation and supervision of the general public. only by guiding the public to establish a sense of reverence for the Constitution, supervising the operation of public power according to the law, and promoting the performance of duties by state organs within the framework of the Constitution and the law, can we maximize the protection of citizens' legitimate rights and interests, maintain social fairness and justice, and promote harmony and stability.
        6. The Core Content framework of Our Constitution
        The current constitution of our country has 143 articles, consisting of a preamble and four chapters of text, specifically including: the preamble, Chapter I "General Provisions", Chapter II "Fundamental Rights and Obligations of Citizens", Chapter III "State Organs", and Chapter IV "National Flag, National Anthem, National Seal, and Capital". The constitution clearly stipulates the fundamental system and basic principles of the state, the various basic rights enjoyed by citizens and the obligations they should fulfill, the establishment and division of powers of state organs, as well as the national symbols such as the national flag, national anthem, national seal, and capital. Its content covers all aspects of state governance and social life, and is the general constitution for governing the country and maintaining peace.
        7. The Principles and Procedures for the Amendment of the Constitution
        As the fundamental law of the state, the constitution has the highest legal effect and is the legislative basis and basis for all other laws and regulations. No law, administrative regulations, or local laws may conflict with the constitution. based on the special status and core role of the constitution, our country's constitution has made more stringent provisions for the amendment procedure. Its amendment authority, deliberation process, and conditions for adoption are stricter than ordinary laws, ensuring the stability, authority, and adaptability of the constitution.
        The Authority for Amending the Constitution
        Our constitution clearly stipulates that the National People's Congress, as the highest state power organ, is the only statutory body with the authority to amend the constitution. This stipulation originates from the fundamental law status of the constitution, ensuring that the amendment of the constitution always reflects the common will of the people of all ethnic groups in the country and maintains the authority and seriousness of the constitution.
        The Legal Procedure for Amending the Constitution
        Proposal Stage: The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress proposes a constitutional amendment bill, or a bill for amending the constitution is proposed by one-fifth or more of the deputies to the National People's Congress;
        Voting Stage: The constitutional amendment bill, after being deliberated at the meeting of the National People's Congress, shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of all the deputies to the National People's Congress, and shall come into effect.
        8. The Core Essence of the Political System Prescribed by the Constitution
        The Constitution of our country clearly stipulates that the People's Republic of China is a socialist state under the leadership of the working class, based on the worker-peasant alliance, and exercises people's democratic dictatorship;
        The socialist system is the fundamental system of the People's Republic of China, the leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most essential characteristic of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and any organization or individual is prohibited from destroying the socialist system;
        The organs through which the people exercise state power are the National People's Congress and the people's congresses at all local levels;
        The people, in accordance with the law, manage state affairs, manage the economy and cultural affairs, and manage social affairs through various channels and forms.
        The above provisions together constitute the fundamental legal foundation of our political system, clarifying the nature of the state, the fundamental system, the leadership core, and the realization path of the people being the masters of the country.
        9. What is the connection between the Constitution and us as individuals?
        The Constitution is not something distant, but a "bill of rights" that runs through our lives. The basic rights of citizens stipulated in the Constitution cover all aspects of survival and development: the right to equality, the right to vote and be voted for, political freedom, religious freedom, personal freedom, personal dignity, the protection of住宅 and communication secrets, as well as core rights such as property rights, supervisory rights, labor rights, and the right to education.
        The Constitution clearly stipulates that "all citizens are equal before the law", regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, occupation, etc., citizens equally enjoy rights and fulfill obligations. Personal dignity is not violated, and it is forbidden to insult, slander, or frame. In terms of labor, the state creates employment conditions, strengthens labor protection, and improves remuneration and benefits. Labor is also a glorious duty for citizens with the ability to work.
        Citizens can receive material assistance from the state and society when they are old, sick, or have lost the ability to work. The state develops social security, relief, medical care, and other undertakings, and also guarantees the rights and interests of disabled soldiers, families of martyrs, and the disabled. Receiving education is both a right and an obligation. The state cultivates the all-round development of teenagers.
        It should be noted that when citizens exercise their rights, they must not damage the interests of the state, society, the collective, or the legitimate rights and interests of others. The unity of rights and obligations is a basic principle of the Constitution.
        Source: Jinpu Release