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self-confidence and self-reliance and in innovating on the basis of what has worked
in the past, thereby bringing about great success for socialism with Chinese

characteristics in the new era.

It was stressed at the session that Chinese communists, with Comrade Xi
Jinping as their chief representative, have established Xi Jinping Thought on
Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era on the basis of adapting the
basic tenets of Marxism to China’s specific realities and its fine traditional culture,

upholding Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three
Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development, thoroughly reviewing and
fully applying the historical experience gained since the founding of the Party, and
proceeding from new realities. Comrade Xi Jinping, through meticulous

assessment and deep reflection on a number of major theoretical and practical
questions regarding the cause of the Party and the country in the new era, has set
forth a series of original new ideas, thoughts, and strategies on national
governance revolving around the major questions of our times: what kind of

socialism with Chinese characteristics we should uphold and develop in this new
era, what kind of great modern socialist country we should build, and what kind of
Marxist party exercising long-term governance we should develop, as well as how
we should go about achieving these tasks. He is thus the principal founder of Xi
Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. This is

the Marxism of contemporary China and of the 21st century. It embodies the best
of the Chinese culture and ethos in our times and represents a new breakthrough
in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context. The Party has established Comrade Xi
Jinping’s core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole

and defined the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese
Characteristics for a New Era. This reflects the common will of the Party, the
armed forces, and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, and is of decisive
significance for advancing the cause of the Party and the country in the new era

and for driving forward the historic process of national rejuvenation.

It was stated at the session that the Central Committee, with Comrade Xi
Jinping at its core, has demonstrated great historical initiative, tremendous political
courage, and a powerful sense of mission. Keeping in mind both domestic and
international imperatives, the Central Committee has implemented the Party’s

basic theory, line, and policy and provided unified leadership for advancing our

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