十六届四中全会明确提出“构建社会主义和谐社会的能力”,这是权威会议和权威文件对此观点第一次表述。这个观点反映出了中国共产党对执政问题的全新认识。执政党为了巩固自己的执政地位,需要谋求大多数人的支持。但现在的社会群体———包括这些群体的利益需求,或者说诉求—— The Fourth Plenary Session of the 16th CPC Central Committee clearly put forward the “ability to build a harmonious socialist society.” This is the first time that an authoritative conference and an authority document have expressed this view. This view reflects the new understanding of the Communist Party of China on the issue of governance. In order to consolidate their ruling status, the ruling party needs to seek the support of the majority. But now the social groups - including the interests of these groups demand, or appeal -