Deeply Understanding the Important Significance Theory of "Two Must Not be Abandoned" | China | Significance
Author: Dong Zhenhua
During the sixth collective study of the political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed: "the important proposition of the Sinicization of Marxism is determined by itself, and we must not abandon the soul of Marxism. We must not abandon the root vein of excellent Chinese traditional culture. Sticking to this soul and root is the foundation and premise of theoretical innovation. Theoretical innovation must speak new words, but we must not lose our ancestors. To forget our ancestors is to cut off the soul and root veins, and eventually we will make the subversive mistake of losing the soul and root veins." The important exposition of "two must not be abandoned" profoundly expounds the basis and premise that must be adhered to in carrying out theoretical innovation and promoting the Sinicization of Marxism.
1. Theoretical innovation must speak new words and always adhere to the soul and root meridians
Truth is living, concrete, and historical, and there is never a rigid or dogmatic truth. Marxism is a constantly developing and open theory, and some specific conclusions need to be transferred based on time, place, and conditions. The process of sinicization and modernization of Marxism is both a continuous and up-to-date process.
Theoretical innovation must speak new words, and we must adhere to the true essence of Marxism based on practice and the theoretical character of keeping up with the times. The practical viewpoint is the primary viewpoint of Marxism, which in itself determines that Marxism is not a closed, rigid, or fixed theory, but should continuously develop with the development of human society and the progress of science and technology. As Engels pointed out, "Marx's entire worldview is not doctrine, but method. It provides not ready-made dogma, but the starting point for further research and the methods used for such research.".
Theoretical innovation must speak new words, and we must adhere to the spirit of Chinese civilization's reform and the wisdom of long-term adaptability. The fundamental reason why Chinese civilization has become the only brilliant civilization in human history that has lasted for more than 5000 years and has not been interrupted is due to its inherent revolutionary and adaptable spirit, which constantly radiates new vitality. From the inscription on the Shang Tang plate, which states "striving for daily renewal, daily renewal, and daily renewal", to the phrase "although the Zhou dynasty was old, its destiny was renewed" in the Book of Songs, and to the "reform, removing the past; ding, taking new" in the Miscellaneous Trigrams of the Book of Changes, all the way to continuously promote the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, both at the theoretical and practical levels, fully demonstrate the innovative spirit and wisdom of China's excellent traditional culture that is not closed or rigid, and keeps pace with the times and changes with the times.
To promote theoretical innovation in the new era, it is necessary to unify the adherence to Marxism and the development of Marxism, adhere to using the "arrow" of Marxism to target China in the new era, and continue to combine the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities and excellent traditional Chinese culture.
2. Theoretical innovation must adhere to the fundamental principles of Marxism without wavering, and pursue truth with the spirit of truth
The value pursuit of seeking liberation for humanity, the practical viewpoint of appealing to realistic movements, and the dialectical materialism based on historical dimensions constitute the ideological essence of Marxism. To promote the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, it is necessary to firmly believe in Marxism, guide developing practice with developing Marxism, continuously learn and use the living soul of Marxism according to new practice, and always maintain the vitality of Marxism in solving new problems.
We must never abandon the soul of Marxism, adhere to its basic principles, and master its worldview and methodology. The reason why the CPC has been able to accomplish the arduous task that cannot be accomplished by various political forces since modern times is that it has always taken the scientific theory of Marxism as its guide to action, and has insisted on constantly enriching and developing Marxism in practice. The basic principles of Marxism reflect the universal laws of development and are scientific truths repeatedly proven by practice, with universal guiding significance. The scientific and revolutionary nature of Marxism stems from the worldview and methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism. To adhere to and develop Marxism, the most important thing is to adhere to the basic principles of Marxism, apply its worldview methodology to understand, analyze, and solve problems.
We must never abandon the soul of Marxism and approach science with a scientific attitude, achieving the unity of persistence and development. The premise of development is perseverance, and true perseverance lies in development. If we separate persistence from development, or emphasize one aspect unilaterally, it will be biased. Adhering to Marxism inherently implies the application and development of Marxism. Adhering to Marxism is not about sticking to all the conclusions of classic Marxist writers, but adhering to its basic principles and consistent worldview and methodology, adhering to and applying the standpoint, viewpoint, and method that run through it, and providing new ideas and answers to new problems.
3. Continuously composing a new chapter in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism must be rooted in the excellent traditional Chinese culture
The excellent traditional Chinese culture reflects the philosophical, political, life, and worldview of the Chinese nation, and is the foundation and prominent advantage of the Chinese nation's livelihood. Marxism, with its sinicization and modernization, must be deeply rooted in the cultural traditions and profound ideological wisdom of over 5000 years of Chinese civilization.
We must never abandon the root of China's excellent traditional culture. We must open up the future by not forgetting the past and innovate better through inheritance. Excellent traditional culture is the foundation for the inheritance and development of a country or a nation. If discarded, it is like cutting off the spiritual lifeline. The Chinese nation has created a long and splendid Chinese civilization and nurtured great Chinese culture in the thousands of years of historical development. The excellent traditional Chinese culture embodies the values of serving the public, the people as the foundation of the country, governing with virtue, reforming the past and promoting new development, appointing people based on merit, integrating heaven and humanity, self-improvement, carrying virtue, promoting integrity and harmony, and being kind to neighbors. It is an important embodiment of the Chinese people's accumulated worldview, worldview, social view, and moral outlook in their long-term production and life, and has a subtle influence on their way of thinking and behavior, which is highly compatible with the values of scientific socialism. We should use the Marxist standpoint and method to deeply dig and absorb the essence of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, so that Marxism can take root in the fertile soil of Chinese history and culture and become more deeply rooted.
We must never abandon the root of China's excellent traditional culture, strengthen cultural confidence, and promote the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture. The CPC adheres to a scientific attitude towards history and culture, advocates making the past serve the present, making foreign things serve China, making dialectical choices, and weeding out the old to bring forth the new. In the process of over a hundred years of history, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party has adhered to the combination of the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities and with China's excellent traditional culture, presenting Marxism with Chinese characteristics, Chinese style, and Chinese style. The CPC is not only the inheritor and developer of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, but also the creator of the great history and the successor of the Chinese civilization. It continues to write new chapters on the basis of respect for history, and in the process of conservation and innovation, it gives new vitality to the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and makes the Chinese civilization with a long history live forever.
4. Persist in and make good use of the "two combinations" and "six musts"
Only by adhering to the combination of the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities, with the excellent traditional culture of China, and by adhering to the application of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, can we correctly answer the major questions raised by the times and practice, and always maintain the vitality and vigor of Marxism. On the basis of summarizing historical experience, the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed and elaborated on "two combinations" and "six must be adhered to", providing fundamental guidance for continuing to promote the theoretical innovation of the Party.
To continuously compose a new chapter in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, we must adhere to the "two combinations". Adhere to the principle of starting from reality in everything, liberate the mind, seek truth from facts, keep pace with the times, and be pragmatic. Continuously answer questions from China, the world, the people, and the times, make correct answers that are in line with China's reality and the requirements of the times, obtain scientific understanding that conforms to objective laws, and form theoretical achievements that keep pace with the times. We must be confident in history and culture, adhere to the principle of making the past serve the present and bring forth the new, use Marxism to activate the outstanding factors with vitality in the excellent traditional Chinese culture and endow them with new era connotation, inject the great spirit and rich wisdom of the Chinese nation into Marxism at a deeper level, connect the essence of Marxist thought with the essence of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, fuse them into new theoretical advantages, and constantly climb new ideological peaks.
To continuously compose a new chapter in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, it is necessary to firmly grasp the "Six Musts".
Adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics is a long-term historical task. We must adhere to and make good use of the "two combinations" and "six must be adhered to", constantly broaden our theoretical perspective, learn from and draw on all outstanding achievements of human civilization with an open mind that embraces all rivers, absorb excellent ideological and cultural resources from the "sum of human knowledge", form a comprehensive and inclusive theoretical framework, combine new practices, continuously promote theoretical innovation, and guide new practices with new theories, so that Marxism with Chinese characteristics and modernization can demonstrate stronger and more convincing truth power on the land of China.
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