Upholding and Developing the Banner of Marxism in the New Era -- Learning the Spirit of Comrade Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the 200 Anniversary of Marx's Birth

Comrade Xi Jinping's important speech at the meeting commemorating the 200 anniversary of Marx's birth comprehensively reviewed Marx's great and glorious life, profoundly expounded the rich connotation and theoretical character of Marxism, highly appraised the far-reaching influence of Marxism on China's revolution, construction and reform, and scientifically answered the question of how to adhere to and develop Marxism in the new era. It is the ideological guide and action guide for adhering to and developing Marxism in the new era. Studying and implementing the spirit of this important speech is of great significance for us to deeply understand the scientific truth of Marxism, improve the ability and level of using Marxism to solve China's practical problems, and write a new chapter of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

 

　　Entering the Thought, Feeling the Power of Truth, Deepening the Understanding of the Powerful Vitality of Marxism

 

To uphold and develop Marxism in the new era, we must deeply grasp the theoretical system and spiritual essence of Marxism, and deeply understand the scientific truth and strong vitality of Marxism. Marxism is not only the quintessence of the spirit of that era, but also the quintessence of the entire human spirit. It is like a magnificent sunrise, illuminating the way for mankind to explore the laws of history and seek its own liberation, and greatly advancing the process of human civilization. An ideological system and discourse system with significant international influence. Marxism is a scientific theory, which creatively reveals the law of the development of human society; it is the theory of the people, which for the first time created the ideological system for the people to realize their own liberation; it is a practical theory that guides the people's actions to transform the world; it is a continuous development The open theory always stands at the forefront of the times.

Why should we solemnly commemorate Marx, why should we always uphold the guiding position of Marxism, and why should we hold high the banner of Marxism? Comrade Xi Jinping gave a very convincing answer in his series of important speeches on Marxism. The Marxist theoretical system and knowledge system are broad and profound, involving all fields of nature, human society, and human thinking, and involving history, economy, politics, culture, society, ecology, science and technology, military, party building, etc.; in the history of human thought, in terms of science, In terms of truth, influence, and dissemination, no ideological theory can reach the height of Marxism, no theory can have such a great impact on the world as Marxism; no matter how the times change and how science advances, Marxism still shows the great power of scientific thought and still occupies the commanding heights of truth and morality; Marxism is the "true scripturings" of our Communists and the foundation of the towering trees for the continuous development of the cause of our party and the people, it is the source of the long river that our Party and people are constantly striving. In his important speech at the meeting to commemorate the 200 anniversary of Marx's birth, Comrade Xi Jinping once again solemnly emphasized: "Marxism has always been the guiding ideology of our party and country, and a powerful ideological weapon for us to understand the world, grasp the laws, pursue truth, and transform the world."

Comrade Xi Jinping's important exposition on upholding and developing Marxism, incisively summarized the scientific theoretical system of Marxism, and further answered the question of what Marxism is; highly affirmed the important role of Marxism, and further answered the question of why we should hold high the banner of Marxism; Repeatedly emphasized the unwavering guidance of Marxism, and further answered the question of how to adhere to Marxism; it clearly puts forward the task of the times to open up a new realm of Sinicization of Marxism, further answers the question of how to develop Marxism, analyzes and clarifies the wrong ideas about Marxism, further answers the question of how to correctly treat the epochal nature of Marxism, and let Marxism go deep into people's thoughts.

Marxism is the sharpest ideological weapon to promote social progress and achieve human liberation. The development of Chinese society is inseparable from the guidance of Marxism, and the progress of human society is inseparable from the direction guided by Marxism. It has not only profoundly changed the world and China in history, but will continue to change the world and China today and in the future. We must deeply grasp the true meaning of Marxism, comprehend the charm of Marxism, deepen our understanding of the truth and vitality of Marxism, continue to raise the banner of Marxism, and let the bright prospects of human society envisioned by Marx and Engels continue to be vividly displayed on the land of China.

 

　　Based on Practice, Responding to the Problems of the Times, and Constantly Opening up a New Realm for the Development of Marxism

 

To uphold and develop Marxism in the new era, it is necessary to reflect the spirit of the times, answer the issues of the times, lead the trend of the times, promote the development of the times, and continuously promote the enrichment and development of Marxist theory in combination with new practices. The reason why Marxism has scientific truth and strong vitality is that it has the theoretical quality of combining theory with practice and constantly advancing with the times. It can always innovate and develop with the development of practice and the changes of the times. As Comrade Xi Jinping pointed out, a history of the development of Marxism is the history of Marx, Engels and their successors who continue to develop according to the times, practice, and understanding. It is the history of continuously absorbing all the outstanding ideological and cultural achievements in human history to enrich their own history. Marxism is not a dogma, not a rigid and closed system, but a guide to action, a living theory that is constantly growing on the basis of practice.

The Chinese Communists combine the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality, with China's practice, China's historical tradition and China's national culture, and constantly promote the modernization of Marxism in China. It is in the process of combining Marxism with the concrete reality of Chinese revolution, construction and reform that the Chinese nation has made a great leap from the sick man of East Asia to standing up, from standing up to getting rich, and ushered in a great leap from getting rich to becoming strong. Without Marxism and the modernization of Marxism in China, it would be impossible for China, an ancient oriental country, to create a miracle of development in human history.

At present, we should persist in observing, interpreting and leading the times with Marxism, constantly endow Marxism with new connotations of the times, make new generalizations, gain new understanding, and form new achievements from the fresh and rich reality of contemporary China; adhere to the problem orientation, focus on what we are doing, pay attention to and answer the major issues raised by the times, provide new ideas, new ideas, and new methods to solve major problems facing the new era; absorb all the outstanding achievements of civilization created by mankind with a broad vision, pay close attention to and study the new achievements of foreign Marxist research, and insist on being upright and innovative in reforms. Surpass yourself, learn from others and improve yourself in opening up; continue to deepen the understanding of the laws of the Communist Party's governance, the laws of socialist construction, and the laws of human social development, develop contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism, and write a new chapter of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

 

　　Apply what you have learned, achieve the unity of knowing and doing, and make good use of Marxism as a housekeeping skill.

 

To adhere to and develop Marxism in the new era, we must learn to understand and make good use of Marxism. In his speech, Comrade Xi Jinping clarified the question of what to learn and how to learn, which provided us with a scientific methodology for upholding and developing Marxism. In particular, the "four adherence and application" are proposed for the general principles expounded by Marxism, and the "nine studies and practices" are proposed for the study and practice of Marxism, which provide us with basic guidelines.

Learn what? We should study Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the "Three Represents" important thought, the Scientific Outlook on Development, and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The theoretical forms of Marxism are both consistent and innovative. To study Marxism is not only to study Marx's thought, but also to study it holistically and historically. Based on the practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, we should study Xi Jinping's thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era more prominently. This thought is the latest achievement of the Sinicization of Marxism. It is contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism. It should become the top priority of studying and studying Marxism.

How to learn? It is necessary to study consciously, deeply, persistently and assiduously, which is the mental state necessary to study Marxism. Comrade Xi Jinping pointed out that Communists should regard reading Marxist classics and understanding Marxist principles as a living habit and a spiritual pursuit, and use classics to cultivate righteousness, refine ideas, sublimate the realm, and guide practice. Reading the classics, learning the original text and understanding the principles are basic skills and must be persevered. In particular, it should be emphasized that the study of Marxism should be based on problem learning and practical learning, not for the sake of learning, but for the purpose of applying what has been learned, and transforming scientific thought and theory into a powerful force for understanding and transforming the world.

 

　　Contribute to the development of Marxism by keeping integrity and innovation, keeping bright background color forever

 

Universities should play an important role in upholding and developing Marxism in the new era. On May 2, 2018, Comrade Xi Jinping emphasized during an inspection at Peking University that Marxism is the fundamental guiding ideology for our party and country, and it is also the brightest background of our universities.

Peking University has a profound Marxist tradition and is the earliest place in China to spread and study Marxism. The main founders of the Communist Party of China and some early famous activists began to read Marxist works and spread Marxism while working or studying at Peking University. After the reform and opening up, Peking University resumed the teaching and research section of Marxism-Leninism in time. In 1992, the first Marxist college was established. Adhering to the distinct orientation and school-running principle of "Ma Yuan surnamed Ma, Ma Yan Ma", the college has successively launched a series of projects: to build the first "21st Century Yanyuan Red Building" named after Marx in the country-Marx Building; to start a major basic project of Marxist research-"Ma Zang" compilation and research project; to build an international Marxist literature center; and to hold a world-wide high-end academic forum "World Marxist Congress", bringing together marxist researchers from all over the world; and so on.

In the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, in-depth study, research and propaganda of Marxism, first, we must sing the main theme of Marxism louder, strengthen the study, research and propaganda of Marxism as an important responsibility, and build a Marxist college and a world-class Marxist theory The discipline is a major political task, and Peking University will be built into a world-class academic center for studying Marxism and an important platform for studying Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era; second, we should adhere to the guiding position of Marxism in the field of philosophy and social sciences, integrate the strength of Marxist philosophy, political economy, scientific socialism and other disciplines, and strengthen the guidance and radiation of Marxist theory to the whole discipline system of philosophy and social sciences; third, we should do a good job in Marxist theoretical education, Deepen students' understanding of the truth, theoretical significance and practical significance of Marxist science, let students learn to use Marxist standpoints and methods to observe and analyze the world, deeply grasp the development trend of the world, deeply understand the power of Marxist truth, and lay a scientific ideological foundation for cultivating socialist builders and successors with comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, physical beauty.

 

 

Source: People's Daily