CCC&TSPM refers to the National Committee of Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Church in China and the China Christian Council.

In 1950, Wu Yao-Tsung and other Chinese church predecessors, inspired by the vision of a New China, issued the Direction of Endeavor for Chinese Christianity in the Construction of New China, commonly known as the Three-Self Manifesto, which launched the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Church in China. Its aim of the movement to establish a church governed independently by the Chinese people garnered widespread support and enthusiasm among Christians across the nation.

In 1954, the first National Christian Conference was held in Beijing, during which the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (abbreviated as National TSPM) was officially founded as a patriotic Christian organization for Chinese Christians, emphasizing the love for both the nation and the church.

In 1979, following the reopening of churches in China, congregational activities like worship services resumed. In 1980, the third National Christian Conference convened in Nanjing, Jiangsu, during which the China Christian Council (abbreviated as CCC) was established as a national organization responsible for Christian affairs.

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, CCC&TSPM upholds the socialist system, promotes patriotism, adheres to the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies, and practices core socialist values. Following the principles of self-governance, self-support and self-propagation (the Three-Self Principles), it pursues the path of loving country and loving church, while glorifying God and benefiting people, promoting the Reconstruction of Theological Thinking and systematically advancing the Chinanization of Christianity in China. It is committed to establishing comprehensive church regulations, operating church in accordance with laws and regulations and implementing strict governance of the church in all aspects.

CCC&TSPM advocates joint worship, mutually respect for diverse faith perspectives and liturgical practices, striving for unity and oneness. It works to strengthen the solidarity between Christians and non-Christians, guiding Christians nationwide to contribute to the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist society and to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through modernization with Chinese characteristics.

The National Christian Conference serves as the highest authority of CCC&TSPM, held every five years. It reviews the standing committee’s work report and elects new chairperson, vice chairpersons, secretary general, president, vice presidents and general secretary. CCC&TSPM comprises seven departments and ten commissions. National TSPM and CCC collaborate to manage the ministries of Christianity in China and serve the Church in China.

Nanjing Union Theological Seminary is the only national seminary directly administrated by CCC&TSPM. The Holy Trinity Cathedral is an affiliated church of CCC&TSPM.

The headquarters of CCC&TSPM is located at the No. 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200002.