9th Central Committee of The Communist Party of China - Chronology

Chronology

1. 1st Plenary Session
   • Date: April 28, 1969
   • Location: Beijing
   • Significance: Mao Zedong and Lin Biao were respectively appointed Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CPC Central Committee. 25-member Politburo, 5-member Politburo Standing Committee and other central organs were elected. Mao Zedong made a speech emphasizing the need to unite after the early turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution.
2. 2nd Plenary Session
   • Date: August 23–September 6, 1970
   • Location: Lushan
   • Significance: The necessity to establish new Party committees after they were disbanded at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution was pointed out. It was decided to convene the 4th National People's Congress "at an appropriate time". A "1970 Plan for National Economy" by the State Council and a report to intensify "preparedness against war" by the Central Military Commission were adopted. Chen Boda proposed to appoint a State President, but Mao Zedong opposed. According to the official CPC historiography, Lin Biao attempted a later aborted "coup" during this meeting.