4.1.1. Preamble

The paramount position of Marxism, Leninism and Mao’s teachings has been acknowledged in relation to ideological goals of the political system. Traditional principle of Democratic Centralism has also been given due place within the Constitutional setup. The old definition of

China as a “Dictatorship of the Proletariat” has been replaced with “People’s Democratic Dictatorship.”

The Preamble clearly recognizes Taiwan as an integral part of China and its liberation is declared as a liability of Chinese People. Five points have been set as the underlying principles to be observed in the field of foreign relations. These include:

a) Respect and Preservation of the territorial integrity of all nations

b) Avoidance of aggression

c) Non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries

d) Promotion of international cooperation

e) Peaceful coexistence