加强党的执政能力建设是十六大根据新世纪、新阶段党所面临的新形势、新任务作出的一项战略性决策,是进一步为人民执好政、掌好权的根本要求,是一个关系社会主义事业兴衰成败、关系中华民族前途命运、关系党和国家长治久安的重大战略课题。在国际形势深刻变化、国内改革发展处在关键时期,我们党要带领全国各族人民全面建设小康社会,实现推进现代化 Strengthening the building of the party’s ability to govern is a strategic decision made by the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on the basis of the new situation the party faces in the new century and the new phase and a new mission. It is a fundamental requirement for further implementing the principle of good governance and managing people’s good power. The success or failure of the cause of socialism has a bearing on the future and destiny of the Chinese nation and a major strategic issue concerning the long-term peace and stability of the party and the country. With the profound changes in the international situation and the reform and development in our country at a crucial juncture, our party must lead the people of all nationalities across the country in building an overall well-to-do society and realizing the promotion of modernization