The essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization has both the “general” elements common to the modernization process of all countries and unique “Chinese characteristics”. Chinese modernization, newly summarized by our party, contains profound connotations. Specifically, from the theoretical dimension, the essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization show that our party inherits and innovates Marxist modernization theory. From the historical dimension, the essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization highlight the consistent adherence of our party to “follow its own path” in leading China’s modernization. From the practical dimension, the essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization present our party’s in-depth exploration of Chinese path to modernization in practice. From the value dimension, the essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization demonstrate our party’s firm commitment to putting the people first.