[Guide to this chapter]

Through study, it is clear that the guiding ideology of the Communist Party of China is Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thinking of the “Three Represents”, and the scientific development concept. As the latest achievement of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the scientific outlook on development is an important guiding ideology that our party must uphold for a long time. Deeply understand the basic connotation of the Chinese Dream.

[Key points of this chapter]

The party’s guiding ideology is the theoretical system that guides all party activities, and is the theoretical basis for the party’s ideological building, organizational building, work style building, anti-corruption building, and system building. The Eighteenth Party Constitution stipulates that the Communist Party of China takes Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory “Three Represents” important thoughts and the scientific development concept as its guide for action. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has delivered a series of important speeches, profoundly answering major theoretical and practical issues concerning the development of the party and the country under the new historical conditions. They are a concentrated expression of the latest achievements in the Sinicization of Marxism, and they are Chinese characteristics. The enrichment and development of the socialist theoretical system.

1. Marxism-Leninism is a scientific theoretical system

Marxism-Leninism reveals the law of the historical development of human society. Its basic principles are correct and have strong vitality. By adhering to the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism and following the path chosen by the Chinese people voluntarily that suits China’s national conditions, the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics will surely win the final victory.

Marxism is a thorough and rigorous scientific theoretical system, containing extremely rich content, covering almost all the research fields of social sciences. However, from a general perspective, Marxist philosophy, political economy, and scientific socialism are the main parts of the Marxist theoretical system, and they are three interdependent and indivisible components.

Since the emergence of Marxism, human society has undergone tremendous changes. However, Marxism’s scientific analysis of the capitalist system and its scientific prediction of the future social system still inspire and guide the Communists to work tirelessly for social progress and human happiness. In 1917, under the guidance of Marxism, Lenin led the Russian proletariat to carry out the October Revolution and established the first country in human history where the proletariat took power. Marxism has developed to the stage of Leninism, and Leninism is Marxism in the era of imperialism and proletarian revolution. The disintegration of the Soviet Union and the drastic changes in Eastern Europe in the 1980s and 1990s did not indicate the failure of Marxism-Leninism. To a certain extent, it was precisely the result of their failure to apply Marxism-Leninism correctly. Entering the 21st century, we still have to take Marxism-Leninism as the party’s guiding ideology.

Of course, to uphold the guiding position of Marxism-Leninism, there must be a correct attitude towards Marxism-Leninism. We must learn to use Marxist-Leninist positions, viewpoints, and methods to observe and deal with social contradictions. We should not stick to the individual conclusions of Marxism-Leninism, let alone use individual conclusions of Marxism-Leninism to deny what has been proven correct in social reality. Keeping pace with the times is the theoretical quality of Marxism-Leninism. To use Marxism-Leninism as the party’s guide to action requires the development of Marxism-Leninism in practice. With the development of practice, Marxism-Leninism itself requires development, otherwise it will lose its vitality. Using Marxist-Leninist positions, viewpoints, and methods to explore answers to practical problems, and to summarize and generalize them, this process is also the process of developing Marxism-Leninism. Only by developing Marxism-Leninism, endowing Marxism-Leninism with new content, and showing the ability of Marxism-Leninism to solve practical problems with facts, can Marxism-Leninism continue to strengthen its guiding position.

2. Mao Zedong Thought is a valuable asset of the Communist Party of China

Mao Zedong Thought is the application and development of Marxism-Leninism in China. Mao Zedong Thought enriches and develops Marxism-Leninism with its original theory, and solves the problem of the Chinese working class and its political parties in a semi-colonial, semi-feudal, and peasant-oriented country like China. The question of how to use the general principles of Marxism to develop the communist movement in the main masses, economically and culturally backward countries. Mao Zedong Thought has many aspects, mainly about the theory of the new democratic revolution, the theory about the socialist revolution and socialist construction, the theory about the construction of the revolutionary army and military strategy, the theory about policies and strategies, and the theory about ideological politics. Theories about work and cultural work, theories about party building, etc. The living soul of Mao Zedong Thought is the standpoints, viewpoints, and methods that run through the above-mentioned components. It has three basic aspects, namely, seeking truth from facts, the mass line, and independence. Seeking truth from facts means proceeding from reality in everything, integrating theory with practice, combining the universal principles of Marxism with the concrete practice of the Chinese revolution, and testing and developing truth in practice. Seeking truth from facts is the fundamental point of Mao Zedong Thought and the core of the party’s ideological line. The mass line means everything for the masses, everything depends on the masses, from the masses, to the masses. The mass line is a scientific leadership method and working method with Chinese characteristics created by the Chinese Communists represented by Comrade Mao Zedong, and is a major development of Marxism. Independence means proceeding from the reality of China and mainly relying on our own strength to develop the cause of revolution and construction. It is a fundamental policy for our nation-building and nation-building.

Mao Zedong Thought is determined as the guiding ideology of the Communist Party of China. It is an inevitable historical development and is determined by its historical position and great role in the Chinese revolution and construction.

First of all, Mao Zedong Thought has made great achievements in guiding the Chinese revolution and construction. During the period of the New Democratic Revolution, the Communist Party of China insisted on using Mao Zedong Thought to guide the revolution, overcame the right-leaning capitulationism and “Left” adventurism within the Party, and achieved great victories in defeating the Japanese aggressors, overthrowing the reactionary rule of Chiang Kai-shek, and establishing a new China. . After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, under the guidance of Mao Zedong Thought, the Communist Party of China led the people of all ethnic groups across the country to realize the transition from new democracy to socialism step by step, and achieved great victories in the socialist revolution and great achievements in socialist economic construction. Achievement.

Second, Mao Zedong Thought enriched and developed Marxism-Leninism. In the history of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese Communists, with Mao Zedong as the main representative, used the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism to carefully examine China’s historical and social conditions, and formulated a series of original experiences in China’s long-term revolutionary practice. Generalization, thus achieving the first historic leap in the integration of Marxism-Leninism with China’s reality. Mao Zedong Thought is not a simple application of Marxism-Leninism, but a major development of Marxism-Leninism, adding many new content to the theoretical treasure house of Marxism-Leninism. After becoming the ruling party, the Chinese Communists represented by Mao Zedong, based on the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism on the building of socialism and the Soviet Union’s experience and lessons in building socialism, combined with the actual situation in China, put forward a series of questions about the construction of socialism. thought of.

Finally, Mao Zedong Thought is the precious spiritual wealth of our party. Mao Zedong Thought used to be the guiding ideology for the great victories of our cause, and it will continue to be a valuable asset for guiding our socialist modernization drive in the future. Many important works of Mao Zedong are still something that we must often study, because these works contain many basic principles, principles and scientific methods, which are of universal significance.

In short, Mao Zedong Thought has important historical and practical significance. It is the precious spiritual wealth of our party, and it will guide our actions for a long time. We must uphold and develop Mao Zedong Thought in practice.

3. Persist in being guided by Deng Xiaoping Theory

The second-generation leadership collective of the party with Deng Xiaoping at the core used the positions, viewpoints and methods of Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought to lead the people across the country in the process of socialist modernization through reform and opening up. On the basis of summing up historical experience, the first A series of basic questions about how to build socialism, how to consolidate and develop socialism in a country like China, which is relatively backward in economy and culture, form a theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, and realize the integration of Marxism and China’s reality. The second historical leap.

First, Deng Xiaoping Theory was formed and developed under the historical conditions when peace and development became the two major themes of the contemporary world. After the Second World War, the capitalist society was relatively stable and the economy developed rapidly, which showed that the demise of capitalism did not happen in a short period of time, but was a historical process. As two different social systems, socialism and capitalism will coexist for a long time. Peace and development have become the themes of today’s world, and all countries in the world are seeking faster development and enhancing the competitiveness of their overall national strength. In a big country like our country that is relatively backward in economy and culture, if you don’t seize the opportunity to push the economy up, you will be defeated in development and competition. New era

The characteristic is the broad international background of Deng Xiaoping Theory.

Second, the practice of reform and opening up and socialist modernization has provided a deep practical foundation for Deng Xiaoping Theory. From the founding of the People’s Republic of China to the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, for 29 years, the Chinese Communists represented by Mao Zedong won the victory of the New Democratic Revolution, especially after completing the socialist transformation of the private ownership of the means of production. In order to find a road of socialist construction that suits China’s national conditions, arduous explorations were carried out. But as Deng Xiaoping said when he met with the Japanese delegation on June 30, 1984, what is socialism and what is Marxism, our understanding of this issue in the past was not completely clear. For a long period of time, we have been eager to achieve economic construction, proposed “taking class struggle as the key link,” and regarded class struggle as the main driving force for the development of socialist society. This situation has not been fundamentally changed until the 11th National Congress of the Party. After a great discussion on the standard of truth, at the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Party held in December 1978, our party reaffirmed the ideological line of emancipating the mind and seeking truth from facts, and shifted the focus of work to modernization. Since then, my country’s reform, opening up, and modernization have created many new experiences, many new things have emerged, and revolutionary changes have taken place in the entire society. The new great practice has promoted the emancipation of the minds of the Communists and the broad masses. The party and the people have gained a new understanding of the historical experience and lessons of socialist construction in the past, and have gradually broken through some unrealistic socialist concepts in the past. Our party has gradually Found the right way to build socialism with Chinese characteristics, started the magnificent practice of reform, opening up and modernization, and achieved fruitful results.

Finally, Deng Xiaoping Theory was formed and developed on the basis of studying and absorbing the experience and lessons of the success and failure of the contemporary international communist movement. Marx and Engels founded the theory of scientific socialism, and Lenin made socialism a reality in Russia in 1917. After the Second World War, a series of socialist countries opposed to the capitalist world appeared on a global scale. Over the past few decades, the socialist countries have experienced a tortuous process of ups and downs. This has provided the Chinese Communists with extremely rich experience and lessons and profound historical enlightenment. The replacement of capitalism by socialism is a long-term historical process of development. However, if socialism is to develop, the economy must be promoted, reform and opening up must be adhered to, and the direction of socialism must be adhered to. Without reform and opening up, without developing the economy, without improving the people’s livelihood, without upholding socialism, there is only one dead end.

4. Adhere to the guidance of the important thinking of the “Three Represents”

The important thinking of the “Three Represents” was put forward on the basis of scientific judgment of the party’s historical position. Our party has gone through revolution, construction, and reform. It has gone from a party that led the people to seize national power to a party that led the people to control national power and ruled for a long time; it has been a party that has led the nation’s construction under the conditions of external blockade and the implementation of a planned economy. , Becoming the party leading the country’s construction under the conditions of opening up to the outside world and developing a socialist market economy. The important thinking of the “Three Represents” embodies the nature of the party and the essence of socialism. It organically unifies the standards of practice, productivity, social progress, and people’s interests. It is a scientific application of Marxism to observe the world and the contemporary world. The product of China’s development trend is also a major development and theoretical innovation of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory.

Establishing the important thinking of the “Three Represents” as the guiding ideology that the party must uphold for a long time is a historical necessity and a necessity of the times. The important thinking of the “Three Represents” focuses on the overall situation of reform and opening up and socialist modernization. It has distinct characteristics of the times and is highly targeted and forward-looking. It is a new summary of the party’s nature, purpose and historical tasks. The new development of the doctrine of the Marxist party is a new requirement for party organizations, party members and cadres at all levels. Only by resolutely following the requirements of the “Three Represents” and wholeheartedly serving the people can the fundamental purpose of serving the people be embodied, and the party’s ideological, organizational, and work style construction can have a solid foundation, and the socialist cause with Chinese characteristics led by the party can be realized. . The important thinking of the “Three Represents” is the great crystallization of our party’s leadership of the people in socialism with Chinese characteristics. It also provides a theoretical weapon for us to further create a new situation in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics and points out the way forward.

The key to implementing the requirements of the “three represents” lies in advancing with the times, the core lies in adhering to the party’s advanced nature, and the essence is adhering to governing for the people. All comrades in the party must continuously increase their consciousness and firmness in implementing the important thinking of the “Three Represents.” To implement the important thinking of the “Three Represents,” the whole party must always maintain a mental state of advancing with the times and constantly open up new realms for the development of Marxist theory. To implement the important thinking of the “Three Represents,” we must regard development as the party’s top priority in governing and rejuvenating the country, and constantly create new prospects for modernization. To implement the important thinking of the “Three Represents,” it is necessary to mobilize all positive factors in the broadest and fullest possible manner and continuously add new strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. To implement the important thinking of the “Three Represents,” we must advance party building with the spirit of reform and continuously inject new vitality into the body of the party.

5. Adhere to the guidance of the scientific development concept

There is no end to practice and no end to theoretical innovation. With the continuous development of our party’s leadership practice for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and the deepening of the party’s understanding of the laws of human social development, the laws of socialist construction, and the laws of ruling party building, we will inevitably create new ideas in new practices. Theory has become the guiding principle that our party must adhere to for a long time to build socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The report of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that in summarizing the course of ten years of struggle, the most important thing is that we adhere to the guidance of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the important thinking of the “Three Represents”, bravely promote theoretical innovation based on practice, and focus on persistence. It puts forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new theories that are closely connected and inter-connected with the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, forming and implementing the scientific outlook on development. The scientific outlook on development is the product of the integration of Marxism with contemporary Chinese reality and the characteristics of the times. It is a concentrated expression of Marxist world outlook and methodology on development. It has made new developments on major issues such as what kind of development to achieve under the new situation and how to develop. Scientific answers have raised our understanding of the laws of socialism with Chinese characteristics to a new level and opened up a new realm for the development of Marxism in contemporary China. The Scientific Outlook on Development is the latest achievement of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the crystallization of the collective wisdom of the Communist Party of China, and a powerful ideological weapon that guides all the work of the party and the country. The scientific development concept, together with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, and the important thinking of the “Three Represents,” is a guiding ideology that the party must uphold for a long time.

The in-depth implementation of the scientific outlook on development is of great practical and far-reaching historical significance for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. The scientific outlook on development must be implemented throughout the entire process of my country’s modernization drive and reflected in all aspects of party building. The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China requires that the whole party must more consciously regard the promotion of economic and social development as the first element of the in-depth implementation of the scientific development concept, firmly hold onto the center of economic construction, insist on concentrating on construction and development, and focus on grasping Development laws, innovative development concepts, solving development problems, in-depth implementation of the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and education, the strategy of strengthening the country through talents, and the strategy of sustainable development, speeding up the formation of development methods and development mechanisms that meet the requirements of the scientific outlook on development, constantly liberating and developing social productive forces, and constantly achieving science Development, harmonious development, and peaceful development lay a solid foundation for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. We must more consciously regard people-oriented as the core position for the in-depth implementation of the scientific outlook on development, and always regard the realization and maintenance of the fundamental interests of the majority of the people as the starting point and goal of all work of the party and the country, respect for the people’s pioneering spirit, and protect the people’s various aspects. Rights and interests, and continue to achieve new results in realizing that the fruits of development are shared by the people and promoting the all-round development of people. It is necessary to more consciously regard comprehensive coordination and sustainability as the basic requirement for the in-depth implementation of the scientific development concept, fully implement the five-in-one overall layout of economic construction, political construction, cultural construction, social construction, and ecological civilization construction, and promote the coordination of all aspects of modernization construction , Promote the coordination of production relations and productivity, superstructure and economic foundation, and constantly open up a civilized development path featuring production development, affluent life, and good ecology. We must more consciously take overall planning and all-round consideration as the fundamental method to thoroughly implement the scientific outlook on development, insist on proceeding from reality, correctly understand and properly handle the major relationships in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and coordinate reform, development and stability, internal affairs, foreign affairs, national defense, and party governance. Governing the country and the military, coordinating urban and rural development, regional development, economic and social development, harmonious development between man and nature, domestic and foreign development, and opening to the outside world, coordinating all aspects of interest relations, fully mobilizing the polarities of all parties, and striving to make all people do their best Able, each get all the harmonious coexistence situation.

Every activist who joins the party must fully grasp the scientific connotation and spiritual essence of the scientific development concept, and strengthen the consciousness and determination to implement the scientific development concept

We should focus on changing ideological concepts that do not conform to the scientific development concept, focus on solving outstanding problems that affect and restrict scientific development, and implement the scientific development concept in all aspects of economic and social development.

VI. In-depth implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches

Scientific theory is the essence of leading the times, the soul of advanced political parties, and the guide for people’s practice. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has stood at the height of the development of the times, based on the overall situation of international and domestic development, delivered a series of important speeches, put forward a series of new thoughts, new viewpoints and new thesis, and deeply answered the development of the party and the country The major theoretical and practical issues of the People’s Republic of China have further deepened our party’s understanding of the laws of the Communist Party’s governance, the laws of socialist construction, and the laws of human social development. The series of important speeches by General Secretary Xi Jinping are a concentrated reflection of the ruling ideas, work ideas, and beliefs of the new central leadership group. They are the latest theoretical achievements in adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, and are a new historical starting point for us. The goal of struggle provides scientific guidelines and basic follow-up.

In-depth study and implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches is a major political task for the entire party. It is an urgent need for us to unify our thinking and understanding and gather forge ahead. It is an urgent need to grasp the general trend of development and clarify the direction of progress. It is to win new developments. Advantages and the urgent need to create a new situation in the cause is an urgent need to improve the quality of party members and cadres and enhance the ability to manage complex situations. It is of great and far-reaching significance for building a well-off society in an all-round way and winning new victories in socialism with Chinese characteristics. Only by studying and implementing the spirit of the speech can we further strengthen our backbone, maintain the unity of ideology, politics and action, better adhere to the Chinese road, promote the Chinese spirit, and condense China’s strength; can we further strengthen our strategic thinking and strategic determination, and better Observe the general situation, pursue major events, eliminate all kinds of interference, and continue to write a new chapter of socialism with Chinese characteristics without swaying, slacking, and not tossing. Only by further enhancing development confidence, grasping the law of development, expanding development space, and promoting the sustainable and healthy development of the economy and society , Accelerate the promotion of socialist modernization; in order to better maintain the party’s advanced nature and purity, maintain the party’s vigor and vitality, and earnestly assume the historical responsibility and mission shouldered by the party.

7. Activists who join the party must work hard to improve the theoretical level of Marxism

Our country is a socialist country governed by the Communist Party, and the Communist Party’s guiding ideology occupies a dominant position in our social ideology. The core of the scientific theory embraced by the Communists is Marxism. The Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China stipulates that the Communist Party of China takes Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thinking of the “Three Represents” and the scientific development concept as its guide for action. Therefore, activists who join the party must study and adhere to the scientific theory of Marxism, and strive to improve the level of Marxist theory. This is because thought is the guide for action, and theory is the guide for practice. All our actions and practices are triggered and maintained under certain theoretical guidance.

To improve the theoretical level of Marxism, there are at least three aspects:

First, we must uphold Marxism instead of deviating from Marxism. At a time when Marxism has become the most scientific and advanced theory, it is absolutely impossible to achieve success in revolution, construction and reform under the guidance of other ideas without insisting on taking Marxism as the guide. Proved by many historical facts.

Second, develop Marxism instead of rigidizing Marxism. Marxism is a guide to action, not a rigid dogma, and has the theoretical quality of advancing with the times rather than a closed system. Therefore, if you use Marxism as an excuse to treat Marxism dogmatically, and treat any individual conclusion of Marxism as an immutable and universal truth, this is not only a disrespect for Marxism, but also a disrespect for Marxism. Castrating the soul of Marxism. Therefore, on the basis of upholding the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism, we must continue to develop Marxism along with new practices.

Third, believe in Marxism rather than doubt or deny Marxism. What needs to be emphasized is that with the emergence of a series of diversification in my country’s economic composition, organizational forms, employment methods, and distribution methods, ideological and cultural diversification has also become a trend, especially after the dramatic changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Such non-Marxism poses a more severe challenge to Marxism, and some people even put forward the view that guiding ideology can be diversified. The broad masses of party activists who have grown up under such circumstances must make it clear that the theoretical basis and guiding ideology of the Communist Party of China are Marxism, and so-called “diversification” must not be pursued in the guiding ideology. It is necessary to further strengthen the theoretical belief in Marxism.

In short, the Marxist world outlook and methodology are unique theoretical advantages for the Communist Party of China to understand the objective world and the laws of social development. It is the scientific belief on which our party depends, and it is a banner that our party will always hold high. Abandoning this belief and this banner means the party’s self-destruction. Therefore, the broad masses of activists joining the party must earnestly study Marxism, ensure that their ancestors cannot be lost, adhere to the basic theories of Marxism, adhere to the basic positions of Marxism, and adhere to the basic principles of Marxism.

[Test questions in this chapter]

One, fill in the blanks

1. The Communist Party of China uses ____________________________________________ as its guide for action.
2. Marx and Engels established the first proletarian party on the basis of the League of the Righteous in __ years-the “Communist League”.
3. The publication of __ in 1848 marked the birth of Marxism.
4. For the first time, Deng Xiaoping Theory has answered a series of basic questions such as _________________________________________ in an economically and culturally backward country like China.
5. The key to implementing the important thinking of the “Three Represents” lies in _, the core lies in _, and the essence lies in _.
6. _ is the latest achievement of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
7. _________________ is a concentrated reflection of the ruling ideas, work ideas, and beliefs of the new central leadership collective, and provides scientific guidance and basic follow-up for us to achieve new goals at a new historical starting point.

Two, choose to fill in the blanks

1. Marxist philosophy is __.

A. Dialectical Materialism and Historical Materialism

B. Humanism

C. idealism

2. __ is the fundamental point of Mao Zedong Thought and the core of the party’s ideological line.

A. dialectics

B. Seek truth from facts

C. Independent

3. The living soul of Mao Zedong Thought has three basic aspects, namely __.

A. Seek truth from facts, the mass line is independent

B. Dialectical Materialism Seeking Truth from Facts

C. Seek truth from facts, liberate the mind and be independent

4. Deng Xiaoping Theory was formed and developed under the historical conditions that became the two major themes of the contemporary world.

A. War and Peace

B. Peace and development

C. Development and independence

5. __ is the fundamental requirement for practicing the “Three Represents.”

A. Building the party for the public and governing for the people

B. Keep pace with the times, forge ahead

C. Unify thinking and gather strength

6. In-depth implementation of the scientific development concept requires us to __.

A. Always adhere to the basic line of “one center, two basic points”

B. Actively build a socialist harmonious society

C. Continue to deepen reform and opening up

D. Effectively strengthen and improve party building

7. In-depth study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches is __.

A. The urgent need to unify ideological understanding and gather forge ahead

B. The urgent need to grasp the general trend of development and clarify the direction of progress

C. The urgent need to win new advantages in development and create a new situation in the business

D. The urgent need to improve the quality of party members and cadres and enhance the ability to control complex situations