The 16-character policy refers to the principles and policies of the party and the state in dealing with the relations between all parties in the new socialist society. It includes three major points: the 16-character policy of cooperation between the party and democratic parties, the 16-character policy of developing party member, and the 16-character policy of combating corruption and promoting honesty. Each point profoundly explains its meaning and function.
According to the General Outline of the Constitution of China People's Political Consultative Conference, CPPCC promotes the unity and cooperation of all parties and personages without party affiliation who participate in China People's Political Consultative Conference on the principle of long-term existence, mutual supervision, treating each other with sincerity and sharing weal and woe, and fully embodies and gives play to the characteristics and advantages of China's socialist political party system.