Qiushi Journal Issue Preview: No. 23, 2024

An article by General Secretary Xi Jinping on upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, an important approach of the Party in the governance of China in the new era, was published in this year’s 23rd issue of Qiushi Journal.

The article says that the CPC is advancing a great cause that has no precedent in history. Only by upholding fundamental principles can the Party avoid losing its bearings or making catastrophic mistakes, and only by breaking new ground can we meet the call of the day and shape the trends of the times.

According to the article, we should approach Marxism with respect for science and in the spirit of seeking truth. We must never waver in upholding the basic tenets of Marxism, the overall leadership of the Party, and socialism with Chinese characteristics. We should keep pace with the times and adapt to the evolution of practice. We should approach each and every new thing with great enthusiasm and never stop broadening and deepening our understanding of the world. We must dare to say what has never been said and do what has never been done, and we must use new theories to guide new practice.

The article says that it is a guiding philosophy for national governance in the new era to uphold fundamental principles and break new ground. The exploration of the Chinese path to modernization is the process of developing while carrying on fine traditions, and the process of upholding fundamental principles while breaking new ground. In this process, we must uphold the fundamentals, origins, root and soul of Chinese modernization, and unwaveringly adhere to its Chinese characteristics, essential requirements, and major principles, ensuring that Chinese modernization progresses along the right track. At the same time, we must give more prominence to innovation in overall national development and vigorously promote innovations in theory and practice, in our institutions and culture, and in all other aspects.

Upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground is also one of major principles for further deepening reform in all respects. To achieve this goal, we must keep to our path and not sway in our commitment. To secure new progress in reform, we should, on the one hand, uphold the Four Cardinal Principles and stay confident in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics; on the other hand, we should embrace innovations and tackle challenges head-on. In a word, to strike a balance between upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, what needs to be reformed should be reformed unswervingly and what does not need to be reformed should remain unchanged.

Readers will find in this issue an editorial piece inspired by Xi’s vision.

The article by the Executive Council of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) explains that upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground is a major principle that must be firmly and consistently upheld in further deepening reform in all respects.

The CPC Gansu Provincial Committee introduces the practices of accelerating the construction of a better new Gansu. 

The CPC Leadership Group of National Development and Reform Commission discusses how to move faster in developing new institutions for a higher-standard open economy.

Shen Haixiong, Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, as well as President and Editor-in-Chief of China Media Group (CMG), talks about CMG’s efforts in producing an 11-episode television show dedicated to introducing the stories and achievements of the Eight Great Prose Writers of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

The article by the CPC Leadership Group of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine elucidates that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a treasure of Chinese civilization.

An article from Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy elaborates on how to realize the vision of building a global community with a shared future and open the way for a brighter future for the whole world.

Wu Kongming, Member of the CPC Leadership Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, offers his insights on how to guide the development of modern agriculture through technological innovation.

Wang Qiyang, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Xiangyang Municipal Committee, introduces Xiangyang’s practice in promoting high-quality development by accelerating industrial transformation and upgrading.

The Party Committee of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. illustrates the Group’s efforts to fully develop itself into a world-class integrated energy enterprise.

Lu Chuncong, President of the China Academy of Industrial Internet, explains how to accelerate the development of the industrial internet.

This issue closes with a diagram released by the National Bureau of Statistics which shows major indicators of China’s national economy from January to October in 2024.

Editor: Yi Xiaowei