The Centenary of the CPC: Leading the Times by Grasping the Laws and Trends of Historical Development

Xie Fuzhan (谢伏瞻)

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

Abstract: Discussions on grasping the laws and trends of historical development take a fundamental theoretical position in the scientific system of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Xi Jinping’s important statements have systematically answered such questions as what type of laws and trends of historical development should be followed, how did the Party follow the laws and trends of historical development in its centennial history, and how should the laws and trends of historical development be followed in a new era. The birth of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the victory of China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the unveiling of a new era for reform and opening up and socialism with Chinese characteristics are all the results of grasping the laws and trends of historical development. Over the past century, the Party has followed the laws and trends of historical development and continuously advanced the sinicization of Marxism on the basis of adhering to the unification between truth and values. In pursuit of “putting people first,” the Party has courageously been reforming itself and made relentless progress in the great endeavor of Party building. History shows that a keen appreciation of the laws and trends of historical development is an important sign of political maturity for a proletarian party. Only by applying Marxism according to current times and conditions will we keep abreast with the laws and trends of historical development. We should establish a broader concept of history and identify the laws and trends of historical development from the interactions and linkages between China and the rest of the world. We must recognize and promote the outstanding role of great leaders in steering the country in line with the laws and trends of historical development.

Keywords: Communist Party of China (CPC), centenary, development laws of history, trends

JEL Classification Code: P21J

DOI: 10.19602/j.chinaeconomist.2021.11.01