Jointly organized by Sichuan Federation of Social Science Associations and Sichuan Normal University, the "Leading the High-quality Development of Sichuan Philosophy and Social Sciences with New Development Concepts-The 5th Anniversary Symposium on General Secretary Xi Jinping's ‘5·17’ Important Speech" was held in Chengdu recently. General Secretary Xi Jinping’s “5·17”Important Speech focused on the fundamental issue of "what kind of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics should be constructed and how to construct philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics" under the new situation from the political height of adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. It systematically clarified the importance, particularity, urgency and innovation of accelerating the construction of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, clarified the guiding ideology, basic principles, and implementation paths of constructing philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, and pointed out the direction which contemporary Chinese philosophy and social science practitioners work for. It is a programmatic document that will guide the development of philosophy and social sciences at present and in the future.
More than 70 experts, scholars and student representatives from Sichuan University, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Southwestern University for Nationalities, Chengdu Sport University, Sichuan Normal University, Southwest Jiaotong University, Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences and other universities and research institutes attended the symposium.
Professor Yang Quanming, Chairman of Sichuan Federation of Social Science Associations, pointed out in his speech that this year marks the 5th anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s "5·17" important speech, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan". This year is also the 40th anniversary of the founding of Sichuan Federation of Social Science Associations. Standing at a new historical starting point, Sichuan social science community must more consciously shoulder the important historical responsibilities, better promote the construction of a strong province in culture and social sciences, and strive to create historical contribution that belongs to our generation and is worthy of the new era.
Jiang Yi, Vice Chairman of Sichuan Federation of Social Science Associations, said that General Secretary Xi Jinping replied to all the editors of the editorial department of " Journal of Literature, History and Philosophy" once again clarified the important role of philosophy and social sciences, and put forward the latest requirements for the philosophy and social science workers.On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s "5·17" important speech, Sichuan Federation of Social Science Associations and Sichuan Normal University jointly organized this symposium. Combining the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s reply to all editors of the editorial department of " Journal of Literature, History and Philosophy" ,the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech at the Philosophy and Social Science Work Forum, and the ongoing Party history study and education, This symposium focuses on "leading the high-quality development of Sichuan philosophy and social sciences with new development concepts" and discusses how to base on the new development stage, implement the new development concept, build a new development pattern, and promote the high-quality development of Sichuan philosophy and social sciences. It is of particularly important significance that reflects the determination and responsibility of Sichuan social science community to promote prosperity and development of philosophy and social sciences.