Let Marxism Shine with an Even More Brilliant Light of Truth

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the in-depth conduct of Party history study and education across the entire Party, on the morning of June 3, the theoretical seminar on “Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context in the Perspective of a Century of Party History” was held in Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, the hometown of Comrade Li Da. Jiang Hui, member of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Director of the Institute of Contemporary China Studies, and Director of the Academy of Marxism, delivered a written address. Liu Xue, Deputy Director of the Leading Group Office for Party History Study and Education of the Provincial Party Committee and Deputy Minister of the Provincial Party Committee’s Propaganda Department, and Ai Kezhi, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, delivered addresses. Zhong Jun, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department, presided over the opening ceremony.

在中国共产党成立100周年、全党深入开展党史学习教育之际，6月3日上午，百年党史视野中的马克思主义中国化理论研讨会在李达同志的家乡湖南省永州市举行。中国社会科学院党组成员、当代中国研究所所长、马克思主义研究院院长姜辉作书面致辞。省委党史学习教育领导小组办公室副主任、省委宣传部副部长刘学，市委副书记、政法委书记艾可知致辞，市委常委、宣传部部长钟君主持开幕式。

Xin Xiangyang, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Academy of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Executive Deputy Director of the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; Xin Guangwei, Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Publishing House; Cao Jianhua, Executive Deputy President of the Hunan Provincial Party School; Song Zhifu, Secretary of the Leading Party Members’ Group and Executive Vice Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Federation of Social Sciences; Liu Jianwu, Counselor of the Hunan Provincial Government Counselors’ Office and former President of the Hunan Provincial Academy of Social Sciences; Gong Yun, Vice Director of the Academy of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Executive Deputy Director of the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; and Li Yuanyuan, daughter of Comrade Li Da, were seated on the presidium.

中国社会科学院马克思主义研究院党委书记、习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心执行副主任辛向阳，人民出版社总编辑辛广伟，湖南省委党校常务副校长曹健华，湖南省社科联党组书记、常务副主席宋智富，湖南省政府参事室参事、省社科院原院长刘建武，中国社会科学院马克思主义研究院副院长、习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心执行副主任龚云，李达同志女儿李媛媛在主席台就座。

In his written address, Jiang Hui systematically expounded the original contributions made by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to the development of 21st-century Marxism, from the perspective of deepening the understanding of the laws governing the exercise of power by the Communist Party, the laws governing the building of socialism, and the laws governing the development of human society. He pointed out that adapting Marxism to the Chinese context is an ongoing process with no point of completion; we must perceive the truth’s power and practical force of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context from the century-long Party history, continue to uphold the original aspiration and founding mission on the new journey, seek happiness for the people, rejuvenation for the nation, and common good for the world, and let Marxism shine with an even more brilliant light of truth.

姜辉在书面致辞中从深化对共产党执政规律、社会主义建设规律、人类社会发展规律的认识的角度，系统阐述了习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为发展21世纪马克思主义作出的原创性贡献。他指出，马克思主义中国化只有进行时，没有完成时，要从百年党史中感悟马克思主义中国化的真理力量和实践伟力，在新征程上继续践行初心使命，为人民谋幸福、为民族谋复兴、为世界谋大同，让马克思主义闪耀更加灿烂的真理光芒。

In his address, Liu Xue deeply expounded Hunan’s important historical position in the historical process of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the century-long revelations of the Party. He said that standing in the New Era, to continue writing a new chapter in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context, we must examine the practical foundations and needs of Marxism’s contemporary development with a broader vision, more deeply promote the integration of Marxism with the concrete realities of contemporary China’s development, continuously open up new realms for the development of 21st-century Marxism, and let Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era—the Marxism of contemporary China and the Marxism of the 21st century—radiate an even more brilliant light of truth.

刘学在致辞中深入阐述了湖南在马克思主义中国化的历史进程中重要的历史地位和党的百年启示。他说，站在新时代，续写马克思主义中国化新篇章，要以更加宽阔的眼界审视马克思主义在当代发展的现实基础和实践需要，更加深入地推动马克思主义同当代中国发展的具体实际相结合，不断开辟21世纪马克思主义发展新的境界，让习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想这一当代中国马克思主义、二十一世纪马克思主义放射出更加灿烂的真理光芒。

Ai Kezhi stated that, standing at the historical juncture of the “Two Centenary Goals,” [1]1 The “Two Centenary Goals” refer to the goals of completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects by the centenary of the CPC (2021) and building China into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, and harmonious by the centenary of the People’s Republic of China (2049). Yongzhou will always hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, under the strong leadership of the Provincial Party Committee, accurately grasp the practical requirements of the new stage, new concepts, and new pattern, actively study and absorb the theoretical achievements of this seminar, steadfastly handle Yongzhou’s own affairs well, and unswervingly promote the taking root, blossoming, and bearing fruit of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in Yongzhou.

艾可知表示，站在“两个一百年”的历史交汇点，永州将始终高举中国特色社会主义伟大旗帜，在省委的坚强领导下，准确把握新阶段新理念新格局的实践要求，积极学习汲取这次研讨会的理论成果，踏踏实实办好永州自己的事情，始终不渝地推动习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想在永州落地生根、开花结果。

Subsequently, eight experts and scholars, including Xin Xiangyang, Xin Guangwei, Liu Jianwu, Gong Yun, as well as Xin Ming, Vice Director of the Academy of Marxism of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance); Zheng Chengjun, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Beijing International Studies University; Wang Xiang, Dean of the School of Marxism of Central South University; and Chen Rucai, Deputy Director of the Management Office of Li Da’s Former Residence, delivered keynote speeches. In the afternoon sub-forums, attending experts and scholars conducted in-depth discussions around the themes “The Century-Long Logic of Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context” and “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Is the Marxism of Contemporary China and the Marxism of the 21st Century.”

随后，辛向阳、辛广伟、刘建武、龚云，以及中央党校（国家行政学院）马克思主义学院副院长辛鸣，北京第二外国语学院党委常委、副校长郑承军，中南大学马克思主义学院院长王翔，李达故居管理处副主任陈汝财等8位专家学者分别作主旨发言。在下午的分论坛上，与会专家、学者围绕“马克思主义中国化的百年逻辑”“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想是当代中国马克思主义、21世纪马克思主义”展开深入研讨。

Finally, Gong Yun delivered a concluding speech, pointing out that as the Party is about to welcome its centenary, holding this academic seminar and incorporating it into the Hunan provincial Party history academic community is an innovative measure for the theoretical and political circles to jointly promote the development of Marxism, innovatively realizing the organic integration of the scientific nature of Marxism and the political nature of the ruling Party. He called on those who study Marxism to strengthen their sense of mission and responsibility; in the new push to popularize Marxism, adapt it to the needs of the times, and make it more theoretical, they should continue to learn from Comrade Li Da, and under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, unswervingly advance the cause of the revolutionary forebears. Through a day of discussion, a panoramic perspective and a theoretical feast were provided for a profound understanding of the development process of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context, and a number of excellent theoretical articles and entirely new viewpoints emerged. Everyone agreed that we must always uphold and establish a correct view of Party history; a century-long Party history is precisely the century-long history of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context, and Li Da made many pioneering contributions to advancing the adaptation of Marxism to the Chinese context.

最后，龚云作了总结发言指出，在党即将迎来百年华诞之际，通过这次学术研讨会，并纳入湖南省党史学界里面去，是理论界和政治界联手推进马克思主义发展的一个创新性举措，创新实现了将马克思主义的科学性和执政党的政治性的有机结合。号召作为研究马克思主义者要增强使命感责任感，在新推进马克思主义大众化、时代化、学理化方面，要继续向李达同志学习，在习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想指引下，坚定不移地把革命先辈们的事业推进下去。通过一天的研讨，为深刻理解马克思主义中国化发展历程提供了全景视角、奉献了理论盛宴，涌现出一批优秀的理论文章和全新观点。大家认为，要始终坚持和树立正确的党史观，一部百年党史就是马克思主义中国化的百年历史，李达对推进马克思主义中国化作出了许多开创性贡献。

This theoretical seminar was co-hosted by the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Leading Group Office for Party History Study and Education of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, and the Propaganda Department of the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee, and organized by the CPC Yongzhou Municipal Committee and the Yongzhou Municipal People’s Government. This theoretical seminar received a total of over 180 papers from experts and scholars of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Central Party School, the People’s Publishing House, and national universities and research institutions including Peking University, Renmin University of China, Zhejiang University, Shandong University, Lanzhou University, Liaoning University, Soochow University, Hunan University, and Central South University. A total of over 100 experts and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Central Party School, the People’s Publishing House, and universities including Peking University attended this seminar.

此次理论研讨会，由中国社会科学院习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心、中共湖南省委党史学习教育领导小组办公室、中共湖南省委宣传部主办，中共永州市委、市人民政府承办。此次理论研讨会共收到中国社会科学院、中央党校、人民出版社和北京大学、中国人民大学、浙江大学、山东大学、兰州大学、辽宁大学、苏州大学、湖南大学、中南大学等全国高校和研究机构专家学者论文共计180余篇。此次研讨会共有中国社会科学院、中央党校、人民出版社以及北京大学等高校的100多名专家学者出席。

Yongzhou is one of the regions in the country that was relatively early to be bathed in the radiance of Marxism. At the time of the First National Congress of the CPC, [2]2 The First National Congress of the CPC was held in July 1921 in Shanghai and Jiaxing, marking the formal founding of the Communist Party of China. among the over 50 Party members nationwide, there were three Yongzhou-native Party members: Li Da, Li Qihan, and Chen Weiren. [3]3 Li Da (1890–1966) was a founding member of the CPC, a Marxist philosopher, and a key figure in the early dissemination and adaptation of Marxism in China. Li Qihan (1898–1927) and Chen Weiren (1899–1937) were also early CPC members and revolutionary martyrs. Before the opening ceremony, attendees presented flower baskets to the bronze statue of Li Da, visited Li Da’s former residence, recalled Comrade Li Da’s glorious achievements, and learned from his great spirit and lofty demeanor.

永州是全国较早沐浴马克思主义光辉的地区之一，中共一大召开时，在全国50多名党员中，就有李达、李启汉、陈为人3名永州籍党员。开幕式前，与会人员向李达铜像敬献花篮,并参观李达故居，缅怀李达同志的光辉业绩，学习他的伟大精神和崇高风范。

(Authors: Tang Jianguo, Yan Xuefei)

（作者：唐建国，颜学飞）