On the basis of summing up the practical experience since the reform and opening up and the fresh experience since the 16th National Congress, the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China summed up ten valuable experiences in the new period of 29 years-"Ten Combinations".

The first combination-"combining the adherence to the basic principles of Marxism with the promotion of Marxism in China".

The second combination-"combine adhering to the four cardinal principles with adhering to reform and opening up."

The third combination-"combine respecting the people's initiative with strengthening and improving the party's leadership."

The fourth combination-"combine adhering to the socialist system with developing the market economy."

The fifth combination-"combine the reform of economic base with the reform of superstructure".

The sixth combination-"combine the development of social productive forces with the improvement of the quality of civilization of the whole nation."

The seventh combination-"combine improving efficiency with promoting social equity".

The eighth combination-"combine independence and participation in economic globalization."

The ninth combination-"combine promoting reform and development with maintaining social stability."

Tenth combination-"Combine the great cause of Socialism with Chinese characteristics with the new great project of Party building".