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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- To amend the constitution is to formally alter, add, or delete provisions of the supreme law through a prescribed special procedure distinct from ordinary legislation.
- Which body has the power to amend China's Constitution and by what majority?
- How many times has the 1982 Chinese Constitution been amended, and which was most significant?
- Does China have a basic structure doctrine limiting amendments like India?
- How does China's amendment procedure differ from the United States' Article V?

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To amend the constitution is to formally alter, add, or delete provisions of the supreme law through a prescribed special procedure distinct from ordinary legislation.

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