The 12th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party was convened from September 1–11, 1982.

It was preceded by the 11th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, and succeeded by the 13th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.

It coincided with the time in which leader Deng Xiaoping was Chairman of the Central Advisory Commission.

[1] At the 12th National Congress, Hu Yaobang's report addressed the Chinese diplomatic concept of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, stating, "China adheres to an independent foreign policy and develops relationships with other countries under the guidance of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

"[2] This People's Republic of China-related article is a stub.