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is a crystallization of the collective wisdom of the Communist Party of China and a

guiding ideology that must be upheld long term in developing socialism with
Chinese characteristics.
Since the Party’s 18th National Congress, Chinese Communists, with Comrade

Xi Jinping as their chief representative, integrating the basic tenets of Marxism
with China’s specific realities and fine traditional culture, have provided sound

answers to major questions of our times, such as what kind of socialism with
Chinese characteristics the new era requires us to uphold and develop and how we
should uphold and develop it, thus giving shape to Xi Jinping Thought on
Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The Thought is a

continuation and development of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng
Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on

Development. It is the Marxism of contemporary China and of the 21st century,
embodying the best of Chinese culture and ethos of this era. It represents a
crystallization of the practical experience and collective wisdom of the Party and
the people, an important component of the theoretical system of socialism with

Chinese characteristics, and a guide to action for the entire Party and all the
Chinese people to strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and must

be upheld long term and constantly developed. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping
Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Communist
Party of China has led the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in a concerted effort
to carry out a great struggle, develop a great project, advance a great cause, and

realize a great dream, ushering in a new era of socialism with Chinese
characteristics, fulfilling the First Centenary Goal, and embarking on the new

journey to accomplish the Second Centenary Goal.
Ultimately, the fundamental reason for all of China’s achievements and
progress since reform and opening up began is that the Party has forged a path,

formed a theoretical system, established a system, and developed a culture for
socialism with Chinese characteristics. All Party members must cherish deeply,

uphold long term, and continue to develop this path, this theoretical system, this
socialist system, and this culture, which the Party has developed through great
hardship. All Party members must hold high the great banner of socialism with

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