Social Sciences in China (Chinese Edition)

No. 12, 2022

 

On Marxism of the 21st Century

(Abstract)

 

Xin Ming

 

Marxism of the 21st century is a scientific summary of the latest achievements of Marxism, which is concentratedly reflected in Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It consciously follows the logic of development of Marxism, always keeps pace with the times in theory and innovation in practice; it profoundly grasps the essence, characteristics and trend of great changes unseen in the world for a century and endeavors to mastering the historical initiative and leading the revitalization of world socialism. It has made a number of original contributions in some major theoretical issues, such as the historical and logical integration of the stage of social development, the resonance between national rejuvenation and the process of world history, the logical promotion of political civilization by taking full use of the strengths of the CPC, and the shaping of historical and cultural genes of theoretical localization. The new form of human advancement displayed by Chinese modernization, the new form of economic globalization represented by the Belt and Road Initiative, and the new world vision provided by the theory of human community with a shared future have won new competitive advantages for the Chinese modernization and have made new contributions to the progress of human society. Marxism of the 21st century makes the truth of Marxism shine more brilliantly both in theory and in practice.