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BEIJING, Sept. 18-- The Communist Party of China (CPC) will amend its constitution at the upcoming national congress. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday deliberated a draft amendment to the constitution at a meeting presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. AMENDING PARTY CONSTITUTION Amending the constitution at the 19th CPC National Congress on the basis of the new situation and tasks would promote the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics and Party building, said a statement issued after the meeting. It said the amendment must include the key theories and strategic thought presented by a report to be delivered at the 19th CPC National Congress. "The amended constitution must fully represent the latest sinicization of Marxism, new governance concepts, thought and strategies of the CPC Central Committee since the 18th CPC National Congress, as well as new experience in adhering to and strengthening Party leadership and in strict Party governance," according to the statement. It also noted that the amendment should make the CPC more vigorous, stronger and enable it to keep a close connection with the people. The draft amendment will be submitted to the seventh plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, which will be held on Oct. 11, for discussion. The CPC constitution was last amended in 2017. | 
