Qu Qingshan: ​Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Theme of the 20th Congress

The theme of the 20th Congress is its soul and the general line of the development of the Party and the country’s cause. At the beginning of his report to the 20th Congress, General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly and distinctly defined the theme of the congress as follows: upholding high the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implementing the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, carrying forward the great founding spirit of the Party, staying confident and building strength, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, forging ahead with enterprise and fortitude, and striving in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. These words carry great weight and are extremely rich in connotation, profound in thought and significant.

 This theme clearly declares what banner and path the CPC and Chinese people will adhere to, and in what state of mind and toward what goal they will continue to advance on their new journey of building a modern socialist country.

The theme emphasizes the need to uphold the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The banner determines the direction which determines the future. Marxism is what we Chinese Communists believe in, and socialism with Chinese characteristics is our belief. In the new journey in the new era we must uphold the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The theme emphasizes the need to implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to the letter. Following scientific theories as the guide is the unique advantage of Marxist parties. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is Marxism for contemporary China and the 21st century, and the essence of the times of Chinese culture and the Chinese spirit. In the new journey in the new era, we must fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

The theme emphasizes the need to carry forward the great founding spirit of the Party. A strong spirit is a source of strength of a Marxist party. The great founding spirit is a trait of the CPC. More than 100 years ago, the pioneers of communism in China established the CPC and developed its great founding spirit, which is comprised of the following principles: upholding truth and ideals, staying true to our original aspiration and founding mission, fighting bravely without fear of death, and remaining loyal to the Party and faithful to the people. This spirit is the source of strength of the CPC. In the new journey in the new era, we must carry forward this spirit.

The theme emphasizes the need to stay confident and build strength, uphold fundamental principles and break new ground, and forge ahead with enterprise and fortitude. Fine traditions and conduct are the political state and attitude of Marxist parties. Staying confident and building strength, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and forging ahead with enterprise and fortitude are the fine traditions and conduct of our Party, and the attitude of the Party manifested in the new era. In the new journey in the new era, we must stay confident and build strength, uphold fundamental principles and break new ground, and forge ahead with enterprise and fortitude.

The theme emphasizes the need to strive in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Completing a modern socialist country in all respects is the Second Century Goal of our Party and the beautiful dream of the Chinese people to achieve the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. In the new journey in the new era, we must strive in unity to build a modern socialist country in all respects and advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts.

Since its founding more than a century ago, the CPC has taken a remarkable journey. Our Party has dedicated itself to achieving lasting greatness for the Chinese nation and committed itself to the noble cause of peace and development for humanity. Its responsibility is unmatched in importance, and its mission is glorious beyond compare. The theme of the 20th Congress is aimed at inspiring and motivating the entire Party and the Chinese people to have the courage to pursue reform and break new ground and make concerted efforts to create a horizon for socialist modernization.

Source from Qu Qingshan, "Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Guiding Principles from the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China", China Discipline Inspection and Supervision Daily, November 3, 2022, p. 5.

Translated by theorychina.com.cn