The "four matters of confidence" refer to confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
In his speech of July 1, 2016, at the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, added "confidence in culture" to the existing "three matters of confidence" (confidence in the socialist path, theory and system).
"Confidence in the path" is confidence in the direction of socialism with Chinese characteristics and confidence in its future; "confidence in the theory" is confidence in the scientific, true and authentic nature of the theory of socialism with Chinese characteristics; "confidence in the system" is confidence in the advanced and superior nature of the system of Chinese socialism; and "confidence in culture" is a full affirmation of the value of China's culture and a faith in its vitality.
These four concepts form an organic whole, provide a complete conceptual system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and are mutually complementary and interactive.
In 2017, the 19th CPC National Congress added the "four matters of confidence" to the Party Constitution, inserting "firm confidence in its path, theory, system and culture."