The Institute of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Holds the 2024 Annual Youth Academic Forum

On November 20, 2024, the 2024 Annual Youth Academic Forum of the Institute of Marxism of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences was held in Room 1345 of the Institute of Marxism. The forum revolved around the theme “Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee and Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture,” [1]1 The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC, held in July 2024, focused on further deepening reform and advancing Chinese-path modernization. aiming to strengthen youth theoretical study, promote youth academic research, and assist youth academic growth. The forum was divided into three segments: opening remarks, keynote speeches with commentary, and concluding remarks. More than 50 people participated, including the Party secretary of the Institute of Marxism, the deputy director, some department heads (and deputy heads), research office directors, the youth work group, and youth members from various departments.

2024年11月20日，中国社会科学院马克思主义研究院2024年度青年学术论坛在马研院1345会议室举行。论坛围绕“学习贯彻二十届三中全会精神暨习近平文化思想”展开，旨在加强青年理论学习，推动青年学术研究，助力青年学术成长。论坛共分为致辞、主题发言和点评、总结三个环节，马研院党委书记、副院长、部分研究部主任（副主任）和研究室主任、青年工作组及各部门青年50多人参加论坛。

Scene of the Youth Academic Forum of the Institute of Marxism

马克思主义研究院青年学术论坛现场

Researcher Luo Wendong, Party secretary of the Institute of Marxism, delivered the opening remarks for this forum. On behalf of the Institute of Marxism’s leadership, he congratulated the Youth Academic Forum, emphasizing that the forum is an important platform for ideological exchange and youth cultivation. He reviewed the Institute of Marxism’s academic traditions and innovations, such as the experience of youth reading groups and academic salons, and encouraged the youth to inherit and carry forward fine academic styles and traditions. He expressed expectations for the forum, proposing to further improve the quality and level of the Youth Academic Forum and to perfect its content and mechanisms. On the one hand, a mechanism for publishing outstanding results should be established to cultivate excellent young scholars; on the other hand, the integration of scientific research and administrative work should be strengthened to promote mutual reinforcement between theory and practice.

马研院党委书记罗文东研究员为本届论坛致辞。他代表马研院领导班子对此次青年学术论坛表示祝贺，强调论坛是思想交流和青年培养的重要平台。他回顾马研院学术传统与创新，如青年读书会和学术沙龙的经验，鼓励青年要继承发扬优良学风和学术传统。他对论坛寄予期待，提出要进一步提高青年学术论坛的质量和水平，完善青年学术论坛的内容和机制。一方面，要建立优秀成果发表机制，培养优秀青年学者；另一方面，要强化科研与行政工作的结合，推动理论与实践相互促进。

In the keynote speeches and commentary segment, a total of 12 youth representatives gave speeches, and 12 experts provided commentary respectively. The youth representatives focused on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee and Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture, centering their speeches on their own research fields. Yang Binbin, associate researcher in the Department of Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context, gave a speech titled “Building a New Civilization in Historical Consciousness and Cultural Confidence,” exploring the contemporary significance of Chinese civilization and emphasizing the modernization and innovation of fine traditional Chinese culture. Sun Jinya, assistant researcher in the Editorial Department of *Marxist Studies*, gave a speech titled “Advancing Chinese-Path Modernization and Deepening Reform of the Cultural System and Mechanisms,” emphasizing the guiding role of culture in economic development and proposing cultural reform mechanisms from three aspects: values, the education system, and ideology. Chen Zhigang, deputy director of the Institute of Marxism, and Tian Kun, director of the Party Building and Party History Research Office of the Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and deputy head of the youth work group, commented on their speeches and offered suggestions, pointing out that the content of articles should be focused, the titles should not be too broad, and concepts should be clear and precise.

在主题发言和点评环节，共有12名青年代表发言，12位专家分别进行点评。青年代表围绕二十届三中全会精神和习近平文化思想聚焦自身研究领域展开发言。马克思主义中国化部副研究员杨彬彬以“在历史自觉和文化自信中建设新型文明”为题，探讨了中华文明的时代意义，强调中华优秀传统文化的现代化转型和创新。《马克思主义研究》编辑部助理研究员孙巾雅以“推进中国式现代化，深化文化体制机制改革”为题，强调文化在经济发展中的引导作用，并从价值、教育体制、意识形态三方面提出文化改革机制。马克思主义研究院副院长陈志刚和习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部党建党史研究室主任、青年工作组副组长田坤对他们的发言进行了点评并提出建议，指出文章内容应聚焦，题目不宜太大，概念要清晰准确。

Li Yan, assistant researcher in the Department of Marxist Principles, gave a speech titled “The Solemn Declaration and Action Program for Comprehensively Deepening Reform—Studying General Secretary Xi Jinping’s ‘Explanation on the Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Several Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reform,’” analyzing the core content of the decision of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee and emphasizing the comprehensiveness of reform and the direction of key breakthroughs. Liu Haihua, a young cadre in the Scientific Research Office, gave a speech titled “Organized Scientific Research to Promote the Construction of an Independent Knowledge System for Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences,” proposing the importance of organized scientific research and emphasizing the significance of interdisciplinary and practical integration for knowledge system innovation. He Xinyuan, deputy director of the Department of Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context, and Fang Tao, associate researcher in the same department, commented on their speeches, arguing that youth must have their own thoughts and viewpoints and should leverage the strengths of their own research.

马克思主义原理研究部助理研究员李妍以“全面深化改革的庄重宣言和行动纲领——学习习近平总书记《关于<中共中央关于全面深化改革若干重大问题的决定>的说明》的体会”为题，分析二十届三中全会决定的核心内容，强调改革的全面性和重点突破的方向。科研处青年干部刘海华以“有组织科研推动构建中国哲学社会科学自主知识体系”为题，提出有组织科研的重要性，并强调学科交叉与实践结合对知识体系创新的意义。马克思主义中国化研究部副主任贺新元和马克思主义中国化研究部副研究员方涛对他们的发言进行了点评，认为青年一定要有自己的思考和观点，要发挥自身研究的优势特长。

Bi Guoshuai, assistant researcher in the Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, gave a speech titled “The Second Integration and the Theoretical Innovation of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture,” analyzing the role of the Second Integration in theoretical perspective, methodology, and propositional innovation. Wang You, assistant researcher in the Department of the International Communist Movement, gave a speech titled “The Cultural Cornerstone of the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation—Some Insights from Studying Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture,” analyzing the core essence and major significance of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture from perspectives such as the historical context. Ren Jie, director of the Editorial Department of *Marxist Studies*, and Li Kaixuan, associate researcher in the Department of the International Communist Movement, commented on their speeches, pointing out that when writing articles, one should find a good angle for interpretation, ensure the text matches the title, and enhance the academic and theoretical nature of the articles.

习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部助理研究员毕国帅以“‘第二个结合’与习近平文化思想的理论创新”为题，分析第二个结合在理论视野、方法论及命题创新中的作用。国际共产主义运动研究部助理研究员王游以“中华民族伟大复兴的文化基石——学习习近平文化思想的若干心得体会”为题，从时代背景等视角分析了习近平文化思想核心要义和重大意义。《马克思主义研究》编辑部主任任洁和国际共产主义运动研究部副研究员李凯旋对他们的发言进行了点评，指出写文章要找好角度作好阐释，并且文要对题，增强文章的学术性理论性。

Ma Zhengli, associate researcher in the Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, gave a speech titled “Comprehensively Improving Cadres’ Capacity for Modernization,” discussing why “once the political line is determined, cadres are the decisive factor,” [2]2 Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture refers to the cultural dimension of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, formally articulated at a national conference on propaganda, ideology, and culture in October 2023. arguing that this is determined by the cadre system with Chinese characteristics. Chen Ni, assistant researcher in the Department of Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context, gave a speech titled “Striving to Improve the Execution of Discipline,” reviewing the discussions of classical Marxist writers on the execution of discipline in revolutionary ranks and proposing that improving discipline execution requires effort in both knowledge and action. Dai Lixing, deputy director of the

习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部副研究员马正立以“全面提高干部现代化建设能力”为题，论述了为什么“政治路线确定后，干部就是决定因素”，指出这是由中国特色的干部制度决定的。马克思主义中国化研究部助理研究员陈妮以“努力提高纪律执行力”为题，回顾了马克思主义经典作家关于革命队伍纪律执行力的论述，提出提高纪律执行力必须要知与行上下功夫。习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部副主任戴立兴和习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部副研究员夏一璞对他们的发言进行了点评，提出要增强问题意识，善于提炼总结，要增强自信，敢于脱稿发言。

Li Bin, Assistant Researcher in the Department of Marxist Principles Research, spoke on the topic “Deepening Reform of the Financial System to Promote High-Quality Financial Development – Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC.” He pointed out that General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on financial development profoundly clarify the strategic significance of high-quality financial development, providing a fundamental guideline and action guide for promoting high-quality financial development on the new journey of the New Era. Wang Zifeng, Assistant Researcher in the Department of International Communist Movement Research, spoke on the topic “The Significance of Chinese-Path Modernization for the International Communist Movement.” From the perspective of the international communist movement, she explained the significance of Chinese-path modernization, pointing out that Chinese-path modernization resolves the question of combining modernization with socialism, breaks the myth and discursive trap of “modernization = Westernization,” and provides important inspiration for developing countries exploring modernization. Hou Weimin, Researcher in the Department of Marxist Principles Research, and Zhang Jiangang, Deputy Director of the Editorial Department of *Studies on Marxism*, offered comments on their presentations, pointing out that scholarship must be problem-oriented and combine theory with practice in order to think and write better.

马克思主义原理研究部助理研究员李彬以“深化金融体制改革，推动金融高质量发展——学习贯彻党的二十届三中全会精神”为题，指出习近平总书记关于金融发展的重要论述深刻阐明了金融高质量发展的战略意义，为新时代新征程推动金融高质量发展提供了根本遵循和行动指南。国际共产主义运动研究部助理研究员王子凤以“中国式现代化对国际共产主义运动的意义”为题，从国际共运视角对中国式现代化的意义进行了阐释，指出中国式现代化解答了现代化与社会主义相结合的问题，打破了“现代化=西方化”的迷思与话语陷阱，并为广大发展中国家探索现代化提供重要启示。马克思主义原理研究部研究员侯为民和《马克思主义研究》编辑部副主任张建刚对他们的发言进行了点评，指出作学问要有问题导向，要将理论与实践相结合，才能更好的思考和写作。

Shan Chao, Assistant Researcher in the World Socialism Research Center, spoke on the topic “Becoming a Qualified CPC Member – Insights from Studying Xi Jinping’s Cultural Thought.” He proposed that as CPC members, we must squarely face the difficulties encountered, the problems that have emerged, and the historic achievements and historic transformations that have been attained. Zhang Ting, Editor in the World Socialism Research Center, spoke on the topic “Reflections on Cultural Subjectivity.” She explained the relationship between the connotation of Chinese cultural subjectivity, the consolidation of cultural subjectivity, and the cultural mission of the New Era, and analyzed the process of Chinese cultural subjectivity’s self-knowledge and the reasons for achieving such self-knowledge. Zhang Jianyun, Director of the Marxist Philosophy Research Office in the Department of Marxist Principles Research, and Liu Xukuan, Director of the Ideology and Social Thought Research Office in the Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research, offered comments on their presentations, pointing out that youth academic research should emphasize academic rigor, innovation, and theoretical depth.

世界社会主义研究中心助理研究员单超以“做合格共产党员——学习习近平文化思想的体会”为题，提出作为共产党员，要正视面对的困难、出现的问题，以及取得的历史性成就和历史性转变；世界社会主义研究中心编辑张婷以“关于文化主体性的思考”为题，对中华文化主体性内涵、巩固文化主体性和新时代化文化使命的关系进行了阐释，并对中华文化主体性的自知过程和如何实现自知的原因进行了分析。马克思主义原理研究部马克思主义哲学研究室主任张建云和习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部意识形态与社会思潮研究室主任刘须宽对他们的发言进行了点评，指出青年学术研究要注重学术性、创新性及理论深度。

Yang Jing, Deputy Director of the Department of Research on Marxist Principles and Head of the Youth Work Group, delivered a concluding speech. She stated that this forum had achieved fruitful results, which could be summarized by three characters: “complete” (quan), “abundant” (feng), and “profound” (shen). That is, the participating young personnel were very complete, the forum themes were abundant, and the content of the speeches had depth. This deepened the understanding of the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee [1]1 The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC, held in July 2024, focused on further deepening reform and advancing Chinese-path modernization. and Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture [2]2 Xi Jinping’s Thought on Culture refers to the cultural dimension of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, formally articulated at a national conference on propaganda, ideology, and culture in October 2023., and also provided a platform for academic exchange and opportunities for joint academic discussion for young scholars, stimulating reflections on theoretical innovation. She suggested that young scholars should strengthen the academic and theoretical nature of their speeches, focusing on the originality of their viewpoints; young scholars should combine collective work with personal academic growth to enhance the overall level of research; the Youth Work Group should promote the institutionalization and scaling of the academic forum, standardize the submission of academic papers and the presentation of paper results, and provide young scholars with more academic resources and publication opportunities. To better implement the directives and requirements of Secretary Luo Wendong, future youth academic forums should pay attention to the following: first, standardize the submission and management of speech drafts to improve the efficiency of discussions; second, enhance the alignment of speech content with the conference theme to avoid vague generalities; third, initiate the selection of outstanding results from the youth academic forum to encourage young scholars to deepen and solidify their academic work; fourth, further optimize the exchange mechanism of the academic forum, such as expanding interdisciplinary exchanges and strengthening cooperation with external units. In short, under the strong leadership and vigorous support of the Party Committee of the Institute of Marxism, the youth academic forum should be built into a high-level brand for exchange and cooperation, providing ladders, platforms, and solutions to the needs of young scholars, achieving a deep alignment between young scholars’ academic research and the national development strategy, and contributing to the construction of an independent knowledge system for philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics.

马克思主义原理研究部副主任、青年工作组组长杨静进行了总结发言。她表示，此次论论坛取得了丰硕成果，可以用“全”“丰”“深”三个字来概括，即参与青年人员很全、论坛主题丰富、发言内容有深度，深化了对二十届三中全会精神和习近平文化思想的理解，也为青年学者提供了学术交流的平台、共同进行学术探讨的机会，激发了理论创新的思考。她建议青年学者要加强发言内容的学术性与理论性，注重观点的原创性；青年学者要将集体工作与个人学术成长相结合，提升整体研究水平；青年工作组要推动学术论坛制度化、规模化，规范学术论文的提交、论文成果的展示，为青年学者们提供更多学术资源和发表机会。为了更好地贯彻落实罗文东书记的指示要求，今后举办青年学术论坛要注意：一是规范发言稿的提交与管理，提高研讨效率；二是增强发言内容与会议主题的契合度，避免泛泛而谈；三是启动青年学术论坛优秀成果评选，激励青年学术做深做实；四是进一步优化学术论坛交流机制，如拓展跨学科交流、加强与外单位合作等。总之，要在马研院党委的坚强领导和大力支持下，把青年学术论坛建设为高水平交流合作品牌，为青年学者搭梯子、供平台、解需求，实现青年学术研究与国家发展战略的深度对接，助力中国特色哲学社会科学自主知识体系的建设。

(Contributed and photographed by: Liu Ying, Lei Xiaohuan)

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