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Comrade Mao Zedong and the Road to Modern China: Understand and Implement General Secretary Xi Jinping‘s Speech at the Symposium Held to Commemorate 130th Anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's Birth Li Jie 2024, 58 (1):  5-14.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7804KB) ( )   General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech at the symposium commemorating the 130th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth, standing at the historical starting point of the new era and new stage, spoke highly of pioneering and indelible historical contributions made by Comrade Mao Zedong to the founding of New China and to the Chinese people, and fully expounded the historical status, scientific value and guiding significance of Mao Zedong Thought. This paper provides a interpretation of speech in three aspects. First, from 1981 when the second historical resolution was adopted to 2013 when General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered the speech at the symposium commemorating the 120th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedongs birth, the scientific evaluation of Comrade Mao Zedongs historical achievements and status, as well as the guiding position of Mao Zedong Thought, not only was consistent to the significant appraisal, but also advanced with the times, adapted to the needs of practical development, and constantly brought to it the content based on the new era and practice. Second, General Secretary Xi Jinping spoke highly of Comrade Mao Zedong in his speech at the symposium commemorating the 130th anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong's birth, adding that “he was a great trailblazer in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context, and laid the groundwork of China's socialist modernization” and “a great internationalist who made significant contributions to the liberation of oppressed nations and the cause of human progress worldwide”. It has enabled our Party's great understanding of Comrade Mao Zedong's historical achievements and status based on the evaluation from previous speeches, which has never been so profound as today. The speech also systematically elaborated on the historical contributions made by Comrade Mao Zedong and the precious ideological wealth he left behind in five aspects: adapting Marxism to the Chinese context, forging the Communist Party of China, founding the New China with the people enjoying the status as masters of the country, creating an advanced socialist system, and building a new model of people's army. All of these have expanded the content related to the second historical resolution. The third is to sort out the realistic requirements of the “six approaches” put forward in the speech from a broader perspective of history that connects history, reality and the future with the Chinese path modernization. It also reveals that there is a main theme running throughout the speech, which is to push forward the cause pioneered by Comrade Mao Zedong, and advance the building of China into a strong country and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through the path to Chinese modernization. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Inclusiveness and Cultural Identity of the Chinese Civilization Bing Zheng 2024, 58 (1):  15-22.  Abstract ( )   PDF (6698KB) ( )   In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping systematically summarizes the characteristics of the Chinese civilization and identifies the continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness and peaceful nature of the Chinese civilization. This paper attempts to start from the inclusiveness of the Chinese civilization and explore the formation process of the integration of the Chinese civilization and its great cultural vision with the spirit of inclusiveness, as well as the unity of the Chinese culture‘s singularity and plurality, the characteristics of the Chinese culture’s diversity and complexity, and the inclusive cultural attitude of the Chinese traditional culture. In the era of globalization, theories of cultural dependency, cultural complex and cultural inclusiveness embedded in the Chinese culture are conducive to strengthening and improving the cultural identity regarding the integration of the Chinese nation, facilitating exchanges and integration of different cultures around the world, and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Perspective of the History of the Chinese Path to Modernization: Connotative Characteristics and Innovative Significance Ren Zhifeng 2024, 58 (1):  23-30.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7333KB) ( )   Modernization is a historical proposition with dual meanings of “temporal status” and “value judgment”. What kind of perspective of history should be established and maintained is of great significance for understanding and grasping the phenomenon, essence, process and law of modernization. In the process of modernization, countries around the world have produced three modern perspectives of history with typical significance and reflectively critical value, namely, theories of abstract objects, single determinism, and linear evolution. The historical outlook embodied in the Chinese path to modernization is an overall transcendence of previous modern perspectives of history. It is based on the worldview and methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, formed in the historical process of the Communist Party of Chinas exploration and promotion of the Chinese path to modernization, and embodied in the organic unity of conforming to regularity and purpose, relying on the people and serving the people, national history and world history, and adhering to seeking truth from facts and exhibiting historical initiatives. The perspective of history embodied in the Chinese path to modernization promotes profound changes in the philosophical foundation of the view of modernization, expands the theoretical horizons of historical interpretation of modernization, deepens the regular understanding of the essential provisions of modernization, and brings to the Chinese path to modernization a high degree of historical confidence. Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Subjective and Objective Dimensions of Poverty from the Perspectives of Hegel and Marx Zhang Runkun 2024, 58 (1):  31-41.  Abstract ( )   PDF (9754KB) ( )   The problem of poverty is a key issue in the thoughts of Hegel and Marx, and also an important topic that has been hotly debated in the academia regarding where Marx goes far beyond Hegel. In general discussions, the objective dimension of poverty from Marx's perspective has received more attention than the subjective dimension. However, if we revisit Hegel's works, we find that the subjective and objective dimensions of poverty have been emphasized by Hegel, who provides us with ideological hints for investigating the issue of poverty from Marxs perspective. Starting from the discussion of poverty from the perspectives of Hegel and Marx, this paper attempts to elaborate and examine the discussion of the subjective and objective dimensions of poverty from both perspectives, and points out that the subjective and objective dimensions of poverty from Marx's perspective coexist and are both indispensable. Only by paying attention to these two dimensions at the same time can we understand what Marxs ultimate transcendence of Hegel is on the problem of poverty. Then we can also be able to reflect on the two ways of discussing poverty from Marxs perspective, represented by Max Weber, Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri. We also discuss the subjectobject dialectic embedded in the problem of poverty from Marxs perspective and the contemporary enlightenment it brings. Related Articles | Metrics

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Further Discussion on the Relationship between Distribution according to Work and Distribution according to Factors Rong Zhaozi, Wang Yaxuan, Li Yanfen 2024, 58 (1):  42-57.  Abstract ( )   PDF (13428KB) ( )   Distribution according to work is a unique distribution system of socialism, while distribution according to factors is a ubiquitous distribution mechanism in market economies. In the context of the socialist market economy, the system under which distribution according to work is the mainstay while multiple forms of distribution exist alongside it has two implications: first, the coexistence of different distribution forms in economies with diverse forms of ownership; second, the coexistence of the system of distribution according to work and the market mechanism of distribution according to factors. The distribution system and distribution mechanism are categories at different theoretical levels. The socalled distribution according to factors is such a distribution mechanism: owners of production factors obtain income in market transactions according to factor prices; owners of capital obtain profits; owners of land obtain land rent; and owners of labor forces obtain wages. This mechanism applies to both nonpublic and public economies. Distribution according to work is a distribution system that is only applicable to socialist public ownership, and the same as the system of distribution according to capital in the private economy, which are both implemented in the form of distribution according to factors. On the one hand, the public deduction of labor products is realized through market mechanisms such as profits and interests from public capital and rent on public land; and on the other hand, the distribution of personal consumer goods according to work takes the form of monetary wages. Related Articles | Metrics

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Leveraging “Big Ideological and Political Courses” to Promote the Construction of Values Xu Qinfa, Chang Jie 2024, 58 (1):  58-66.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7587KB) ( )   Big ideological and political courses” are a new form of ideological and political courses developed in response to the new stage, new concept, and new paradigm of development in China. It is a product of the times that integrates ideological and political courses with real life and social development. The “big ideological and political courses” focus on shaping values of youths. For the youths, different periods of growth, different living environments, and different stages of cognition imply the diachronic and malleable characteristics of value construction; and the multifaceted nature of things and the plurality of values determine the multidimensionality of the way they construct values. On this basis, we should integrate “ideological and political courses” into the real life of young people, using family, school, government and society as carriers to explore the “root”, “method”, “degree” and “domain” of the construction of their values. We should also join forces to guide them to establish correct value cognition, accurate value judgment and clear value choice, and to guard their respective drainage canals and plant their respective responsibility farmland, in order to achieve the fundamental goal of “leveraging” such courses. Related Articles | Metrics

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Adhering to and Developing the Party's Basic Line in the New Era: Theoretical Achievements, Logical Paths, and Great Significance Yu Chunling, Huang Sha 2024, 58 (1):  67-77.  Abstract ( )   PDF (9283KB) ( )   The Party's basic line is the general line guiding Chinas socialist modernization. Entering the new era, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, based on a comprehensive analysis of the historical position, main contradictions, and needs of the times in the new era, proposes that we should unswervingly adhere to the basic line for a long time and raise awareness while advancing with the times in order to achieve a series of innovative theoretical results. Adhering to and developing the Party's basic line in the new era has a profound internal logic, which is the organic unity of the historical logic of inheriting the Party's valuable experience, the practical logic of examining the “change” and “unchanged” of social development, and the theoretical logic of constantly deepening the understanding of the laws of socialist construction. Adhering to and developing the basic line is also of great significance, not only providing support for continuing to advance the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, maintaining the stability of the Party and state power, and meeting people's aspiration for a better life, but also providing reference for the vast number of developing countries in pursuing modernization. Related Articles | Metrics

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Discourse Generation, Discourse Superiority and Discourse Development of Whole-process People's Democracy Hong Xianghua, Xie Chao 2024, 58 (1):  78-88.  Abstract ( )   PDF (11342KB) ( )   Peoples democracy is the essential requirement of socialist modernization. As the institutional exploration and discourse condensation of Marxist democratic theory in China, “wholeprocess people's democracy” scientifically answers “questions about democracy”, clarifies “myths about democracy”, demonstrates “democratic selfconfidence”, and fosters a firmer sense of selfconfidence and selfbelief of the Communist Party of China in upholding and developing wholeprocess people's democracy. In the logical unity of historical evolution, structural decomposition and contemporary opportunity discourse, the discourse of “wholeprocess people's democracy” is generated in an orderly manner; in the institutional dialogue of “synchronicity”, “diachronicity” and “peoplecenteredness”, the advantages of the discourse of “wholeprocess people's democracy” are fully demonstrated. Investigating the generation logic of “wholeprocess people's democratic discourse” is of great significance in enhancing the creativity and influence of the discourse of wholeprocess people's democracy in the new era. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Formation Mechanism of Monopoly Profit in Digital Platforms: A Comparison of Two Paradigms Yang Tianyu 2024, 58 (1):  90-103.  Abstract ( )   PDF (11158KB) ( )   The formation mechanism of monopoly profit in digital platforms is able to answer the question of “what is the cause” of monopoly profit, which is the same as the research theme of Western industrial organization theory. Based on the basic principles of the Marxist theory of monopoly capital and the existing literature both at home and abroad, this paper establishes a Marxist analytical framework of the formation mechanism of monopoly profit, which is used to analyze the formation mechanism of monopoly profit in digital platforms, and finally forms a Marxist paradigm of industrial organization theory. Comparing the industrial organization theory in the Marxist paradigm and in the neoclassical paradigm, we can find that certain flaws of the neoclassical industrial organization theory are exactly where the advantages of that in the Marxist paradigm lie. The Marxist theory of monopoly capital based on the labor theory of value is able to analyze the formation process of monopoly profit in digital platforms in more detail, whose explanatory power on a number of issues is no less than or even better than that of the neoclassical industrial organization theory. Based on this analytical framework, we can derive a Marxist antimonopoly scheme for digital platforms, that is, antimonopoly supervision of digital platforms from the perspective of monopoly profit and digital ownership. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Rise of the “Global South” ，a New Chapter in International Competition and China's Strategic Responses Men Honghua 2024, 58 (1):  104-113.  Abstract ( )   PDF (8591KB) ( )   A significant amount of global attention has been drawn to the “Global South”. This paper analyzes the meaning of the “Global South”, explores its rise and strategic effects, and points out that the “Global South” has strong economic strength and global influence and the influence of its political stance cannot be ignored. The rise of the “Global South” has brought about new trends in the great power competition: the “Global South” participates in the global competition with an independent attitude and a stance of noalliance and not taking sides; the United States and the West actively compete for a say over and cooperation with the “Global South”, with strong antiRussian and antiChinese sentiments; and Russia seeks to have an edge in the “Global South” and promote the adjustment of its strategic focus. In view of this, China should reexamine its relationship with the “Global South”, clearly declare that China is a member of the “Global South” and provides important support for the “Global South”, actively respond to the malicious smears and irrational divisions from the United States and the West, deepen its understanding of the “Global South”, think about pathways to strengthen cooperation with the “Global South” from a strategic perspective, and adopt the idea of the “Global South” as the strategic pillar of Chinas diplomacy to carry out toplevel design and strategic management. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Logical Trap of Western-style Global Governance and China's Responses Sun Zhiwei 2024, 58 (1):  114-123.  Abstract ( )   PDF (8389KB) ( )   Global governance is an important task the international community needs to address. From a historical perspective, Westernstyle global governance has broadened the governance space through using market means, built governance systems by diluting sovereignty, and spread governance concepts by using “universal values”, which has not been conducive to solving global problems yet seriously violated the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries. After World War II, the major European and American powers used Westernstyle trade liberalization, pseudomultilateralism and “liberal democratic values” as theoretical tools to “discursively package” Westernstyle global governance, further exacerbating the conflict of ideas around the world and highlighting the limitations of the Western logic. Institutional reform is closely related to the guidance of ideas, and the development of global governance rules towards a more just and reasonable direction is inseparable from the absorption of various outstanding achievements of human civilization. The Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative not only provide Chinese solutions to the current governance dilemma, but also reflect the theoretical explanatory power of the Marxist theory of international relations in breaking the Western logical trap. Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Paradigm Shift of Cultural Critical Theory: Centered on Cultural Marxism Ma Yuan 2024, 58 (1):  124-132.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7887KB) ( )   Cultural Marxism, formed in the middle of the 20th century, regards cultural criticism as a critique of the reality of capitalist society, expands the scope of cultural criticism from literary texts to a wider range of real society, and embodies the distinctive characteristics of paradigm shift: the cultural criticism of “a whole way of life” is initiated by the paradigm of “culturalism”; the cultural criticism of “multiple determinism” is formed by the paradigm of “structuralism”; and the cultural criticism of “symbolizing objects” is realized by the paradigm of “structuralculturalism”. Through the analysis of the paradigm shift of Marxist cultural criticism, the meaning of “culture” is formed from the different perspectives of anthropology, sociology, literary theory, philosophy of language and semiotics, and the rich and complex connotation of “culture” is also explored. In the transformation of the paradigm of “structureculturalism”, the interactive relationships between “content” and “structure” and between “fact” and “form” are used to understand the tension between social structure and cultural events and achieve a path to the cultural criticism of the symbolic world of human beings. Related Articles | Metrics