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—We must adopt a problem-oriented approach. Problems represent the voice

of the times. The fundamental task of theory is to respond to problems and
provide guidelines for finding solutions. The problems we face today are
considerably more complex, and resolving them has become much more
difficult. This presents a completely new challenge for theoretical innovation.
We must be more conscious of problems, especially new problems that are
discovered through practice, deep-seated problems affecting reform,
development, and stability, pressing concerns of the people, major issues in
the evolving global landscape, and prominent issues we face in Party building.
We should keep developing new thinking, new approaches, and new ways to

effectively resolve problems.
—We must apply systems thinking. All things are interconnected and
interdependent. We must view them with the understanding that they are
universally connected, part of a complete system, and constantly evolving if

we are to grasp the laws governing their development.
As a major developing country, China is still in the primary stage of
socialism and is going through an extensive and profound social
transformation. A small move made to advance reform and development or
to adjust interests may affect the bigger picture. We should be able to see the
present from a historical perspective, look beyond the surface to get to the

crux of issues, and properly manage the relationships between overall and
local interests, between the present and the future, between macro and micro
concerns, between primary and secondary issues, and between the special
and the ordinary. We should improve our ability to adopt a strategic
perspective and apply a historical, dialectical, and systematic approach to
thinking; we should get better at thinking creatively, thinking in terms of the
rule of law, and considering worst-case scenarios. By doing so, we can

develop a well-conceived approach to planning and advancing the endeavors
of the Party and the country on all fronts in a forward-looking and holistic
manner.
—We must maintain a global vision. The Communist Party of China is
dedicated to pursuing happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for
the Chinese nation. It is also dedicated to human progress and world

harmony. We should expand our global vision and develop keen insight into
the trends of human development and progress, respond to the general
concerns of people of all countries, and play our part in resolving the common
issues facing humankind. With an open mind, we should draw inspiration
from all of human civilization’s outstanding achievements and work to build
an even better world.

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