BEIJING — The leading Party members group of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on June 21 attended a learning session on the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Li Zhanshu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, and secretary of its leading Party members group, attended the learning session in Beijing.

During the session, attendees heard a report delivered by Xie Chuntao, vice-president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, which reviewed the course of the Party's struggles, and systemically expounded on the major subjects as to why the CPC is so capable, why Marxism works, and why socialism with Chinese characteristics excels.

Attendees shared the view that they should gain a deeper understanding of the Party's history, such as its revolutionary struggles, theoretical exploration, promotion of the people's well-being and self-improvement. The attendees also said they would prepare for the centenary of the CPC with excellent work.

The learning session was also attended by Party members of the NPC administrative bodies.