The “Two Answers” for the CPC to Jump out of Cyclical Rate of History: Connotation and Contemporary Enlightenment

Faced with the question of how to break away from the historical cycle of governance, Mao Zedong rooted himself in the development laws of traditional Chinese society, inherited the distinct characteristics of democratic centralism, and coordinated the situation inside and outside the party. In 1945, he came up with the first answer: people’s supervision. The “two answers” reflect the historical thinking of the CPC people in different periods to solve the long-term governance problems. Grasping the “two answers” requires us to adhere to the leadership of the Party, strengthen the position of the people, adhere to problem orientation, continuously improve institutional construction, and lay a solid foundation for the Party to maintain its governing position.