The Third National Congress, June 12-20, 1923, Guangzhou. In attendance: 30 deputies representing 420 Party members.

The congress endorsed the decision of the executive committee of the Commnunist International on the collaboration between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China. It was decided that CPC members may join the Kuomintang led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen to form a united front of various democratic classes.

(NO. 43 OCOBTER 26, 1987 title: "Review of Past CPC National Congresses")