On May 19th, 2018, sponsored by the Marxism College of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, the Marxism School of the Party School of Sichuan provincial committee of the Communist Party of China and the Theory and Reform Journal, the “200th anniversary of Marx's birth and the Summit Forum for innovation and development of Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era” was held in the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. More than 100 experts, scholars and media representatives from Beijing, Shanghai and Shandong attended the forum. The participants focused on Marx's 200th anniversary birth and socialism with Chinese characteristics for a New Era to held extensive and in-depth discussions.
Professor Ou Bing of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics points out that forum coincides with 200th anniversary of Marx's birth, which has great theoretical and practical significance. He emphasizes that adhering to and developing Marxism in the new era is to learn deeply and thoroughly understand Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and promote the continuous development for the socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Professor Bao Xinjian, vice president of the Chinese political society, made an important speech. He stressed that Marxism showed strong vitality in the process of reform and opening up in China. He pointed out that the most vivid character of Marxism was the practicality. The most profound and scientific nature is the eternal charm of Marxism. Experts and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Jilin University, Sichuan University and other institutes have made keynote speeches on the scientific Marxist system, the rich connotation, and the innovation and development of Socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and share their academic achievements.
This academic forum is one of the series celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Marx's birth, which provides an important platform for the academic exchanges between scholars and students. It also helps to promote the discipline construction, scientific research and talent training of the Marxism School of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.
Wengjun’s translation