Liu Yunshan emphasized at the National Propaganda Ministers' Symposium: Do a solid job in welcoming the propaganda work of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China to better gather the strong positive energy of unity and forge ahead

The National Propaganda Ministers Symposium was held in Beijing on the 10th. Liu Yunshan, member of the standing Committee of the political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended and delivered a speech, stressing the need to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important speeches, firmly establish the "four consciousness," adhere to the general tone of seeking progress in the midst of stability, adhere to the people-centered work orientation, sing the main theme, gather positive energy, and do a solid job in the propaganda work to meet the party's 19th.

Liu Yunshan said: to welcome the successful convening of the 19th CPC National Congress, it is important to do a good job in stabilizing expectations, thinking, and people's hearts, persist in unity, stability, and encouragement, expand and strengthen positive propaganda, and strengthen mainstream ideological and public opinion. It is necessary to deepen the study and publicity of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important speeches, explain in depth the significance, rich connotation, scientific system and practical requirements of the series of important speeches, explain the Marxist positions, viewpoints and methods that run through them, and better use the spirit of the series of important speeches. Arm your mind and guide your work. It is necessary to organize the major theme propaganda of the new ideas, new ideas and new strategies of the Party Central Committee in governing the country, fully demonstrate the brilliant achievements made since the 18th CPC National Congress, tell the story of China, tell the story of the Communist Party of China, and guide the cadres and masses to strengthen the "four self-confidence". We must focus on promoting reform, development and stability, strengthen public opinion guidance on hot issues, adhere to active guidance, precise guidance, and effective guidance, actively respond to the concerns of the masses, reasonably guide social expectations, better resolve doubts, increase consensus, and gather strength.

Liu Yunshan pointed out that to strengthen the mainstream ideology and public opinion, it is necessary to put the construction and management of positions in an important position. Party committees at all levels should adhere to the party's management of propaganda and ideology, conscientiously implement the responsibility system for ideological work, and firmly grasp the leading power of work. It is necessary to adhere to the principles of competent hosting and territorial management, carry out in-depth special governance work, ensure that all aspects of work in the field of propaganda and culture always adhere to the correct political direction, public opinion orientation, and value orientation, and ensure that various propaganda and cultural positions better spread the party's propositions and reflect the aspirations of the people. Efforts should be made to build a healthy and progressive network culture, strengthen the guidance of public opinion on the Internet, strengthen the governance of cyberspace in accordance with the law, and promote the further clearing of the network environment.

Liu Yunshan stressed: the propaganda and ideological front should take the lead in strengthening theoretical arms, enhance the party's consciousness, enhance the spirit of responsibility, and enhance the ability to do a good job in propaganda and ideological work. We should pay attention to overall planning and coordination, strengthen the coordination and cooperation between the propaganda and cultural departments and relevant departments, and mobilize all forces to do a good job together. How well the propaganda work is done depends on the actual effect. It is necessary to grasp the laws of propaganda, persist in keeping pace with the times, actively promote the improvement and innovation of propaganda and ideological work, enrich ideological connotations, innovate propaganda methods, be good at reasoning and analysis, enhance fresh and vivid content, and enhance attractiveness and appeal. make propaganda and ideological work more grounded and effective, and greet the successful convening of the 19th CPC National Congress with outstanding achievements.

Liu Qibao, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the forum. Liu Yandong, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the meeting.

April 11, 2017 Source: People's Network-People's Daily