2018 marks the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up in China.The Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the people in carrying out this great new revolution in the new era -one that holds the key to the destiny of contemporary China. Reform and opening up has helped to lib-erate and develop social productive forces. It has opened up a path of so-cialism with Chinese characteristics, and ushered in a new chapter in the development of human rights.Over the four decades, the Chinese people have worked hard as one under the strong and coherent leadership of the CPC. Huge changes have taken place, and living standards have significantly improved. The Chi-nese nation has risen and become prosperous and strong.Over the four decades, the CPC has always prioritized the people’s interests, ensuring that reform is conducted for the people and by the people, and that its benefits are shared by the people, It has worked to safeguard the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the people, respect human values and dignity, and promote the well-rounded development of the people.