关键词: 自我革命, 执政党建设, 标识性概念, 历史溯源, 创新发展

Abstract: As a signature concept in the discipline of CPC history and Party building, “selfreform” has a clear course of historical evolution. The early explorations of “selfreform” unfolded during the revolutionary struggle through initiatives such as “Reforming Our Study” and “Reform the Party”. After the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, “selfreform” was practiced through “selfcriticism” and “selfeducation”. During the reform and openingup period, “selfreform” was further deepened through “overall Party consolidation” and “exercising strict Party governance in all respects”. As socialism with Chinese characteristics entered a new era, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has realized the innovative development of the concept of “selfreform”, extending it from a comprehensive deepening of reform to a realm of Party building. This has given rise to a cluster of concepts known as selfpurification, selfperfection, selfrenewal and selfprogression, endowing “selfreform” with multiple meanings: spiritual, institutional, practical, and ideological. As a signature concept, “selfreform” holds significant importance for guiding practice, shaping discourse, and advancing disciplinary development. It contributes to objectively presenting the Partys history, strengthening the overall Party leadership, and continuously promoting and enhancing the building of the governing party.

Key words: self-reform, building a governing party, signature concepts, historical origins, innovative development