The 1st National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党第一次全国代表大会) was held in Shanghai, and later in Zhejiang, from 1921 July 23 to August 2. Attendees included Li Hanjun and Li Da from Shanghai; Zhang Guotao and Liu Renjing from Beijing; Mao Zedong and He Shuheng from Changsha; Dong Biwu and Chen Tanqiu from Wuhan; Wang Jinmei and Deng Enming from Jinan; Chen Gongbo from Guangzhou; Zhou Fohai, a student studying in Japan, and Bao Huiseng appointed by Chen Duxiu . Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao were absent from the meeting due to business commitments, but they were still the main founders and leaders of the party in the minds of the delegates.[1]
The Congress established the Communist Party of China. The congress began in a shikumen building of the French Concession area of Shanghai. At the time, there were 57 members of the Party. After harassment from the occupying French police, the meeting was moved to a boat on South Lake in Jiaxing, Zhejiang.[1]
Reports
On July 24. Representatives from all over the country reported the status and work progress of the party organizations in their regions, and exchanged experiences. The meeting was adjourned on the 25th and 26th to draft the party's program and future work plans. On the 27th, 28th and 29th, three meetings were held respectively, focusing on discussing the previously drafted program and resolutions. The discussions were serious and heated, everyone expressed their views, there was a unified understanding, and some issues caused controversy, and the meeting did not make a decision.[1]
Measures Passed
On July 30th, the "First Program of the Communist Party of China" was discussed and passed. In order to develop party members, establish local and central institutions and other organizational systems, it contains both the party program and the party constitution. It is the party's first official document. Then discussed and passed was the "First Resolution of the Communist Party of China" to make arrangements for the future work of the party. In view of the fact that the party's strength is still weak, it was decided to focus on establishing trade unions, guiding the labor movement and doing a good job in propaganda work, and asked to cooperate with other political parties maintain an independent policy, emphasizing the establishment of close relations with the Third International.[1]
Election Results
The Congress elected Chen Duxiu as Secretary, Zhang Guotao as Director of Organization, and Li Da as Director of Propaganda. Finally, a major election of the central leadership organization, the representatives believed that the current number of party members is small and the local organization is not yet sound, and the central committee will not be established for the time being. as the Publicity Director. The party's first central organ thus emerged. [1]