In 1980, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party approved a request by the United Front Work Department to create a national conference for religious groups.

[1]: 127 It is overseen by the United Front Work Department since the State Administration for Religious Affairs' absorption in the UFWD in 2018.

The Chinese Taoist Association advocates for the re-compensation of losses inflicted on Taoism by the Cultural Revolution.

For example, a Taoist scripture reading class held by the CTA in November 2010 required participants to "fervently love the socialist motherland [and] uphold the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.

"[5] The central government of China has supported and encouraged the Association, along with other official religious groups, in promoting the "harmonious society" initiative of CCP General Secretary Hu Jintao.