On January 10th 2024, a symposium on the publication of "The Development History of Marxism" (ten volume edition) and theoretical seminar on "Opening up a New Realm of Marxism with Chinese Characteristics and Era", hosted by the School of Marxism at Renmin University of China and People's Publishing House, were held at Renmin University of China.

At the conference, The History of the Development of Marxism (ten volumes) officially released to the public. Zhang Donggang, Chair of the University Council, Renmin University of China, Jin Nuo, director of the editorial board and former Party secretary of Renmin University of China, Li Junfeng, deputy secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of Education and Working Committee in charge of daily work, and Xin Guangwei, member of the CPPCC National Committee and editor-in-chief of People's Publishing House, jointly released the 10-volume History of the Development of Marxism. Yu Yingjie, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, Secretary of the Education Working Committee and Party Group of the Municipal Government, Li Yi, Vice President of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), Xu Qingsen, Director of the Department of Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Yang Mingwei, Director of the Bureau of Foreign Cooperation and Exchange of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, Yan Yonggang, Deputy Director of the Planning and Administration Office of the State Publishing Fund, Qi Pengfei, Vice Chair of the University Council, Renmin University of China and deputy director of the editorial board of the History of the Development of Marxism (ten volumes), and Wang Yi, vice president of Renmin University of China and deputy director of the editorial board of the History of the Development of Marxism (ten volumes) attended. Lin Shangli, President of Renming University of China, presided over the event.

In his welcome speech, Zhang Donggang said that Renming University of China, as a high ground for Marxist teaching and research in China, has always attached great importance to the compilation and publication of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes). After ten years, we finally sharpened our sword, released the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes). This is not only a scientific achievement that comprehensively summarizes historical experience, but also an academic masterpiece that responds to the needs of The Times and the actual national conditions. The publication of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) not only strongly proves the essential attributes and distinctive character of Marxism, but also fully demonstrates the theoretical progress and ideological strength of Marxism in contemporary China. There is no end to practical development, and there is no end to theoretical innovation. On the new journey, Renmin University of China will continue to carry forward the spirit of "take the lead" guided by President Xi Jinping, fully leverage the profound advantages of Marxist theoretical research, bravely shoulder the historical mission of the Marxist theoretical school of the National People's Congress, and make due contributions to continuously promoting the development of contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism.

Xin Guangwei said in his welcome speech that the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) was written on the initiative of Zhuang Fuling, the founder of the history of Marxist philosophy in China, and has condensed the wisdom and hard work of the chief editors, sub-volume editors and more than a hundred participating authors. Lasting ten years, this masterpiece systematically and comprehensively and authoritatively shows the whole picture of the development of Marxism, is a representative work of the latest achievements of Marxism research in the new era, and is also a brand work of constructing China's independent knowledge system. People's Publishing House is willing to work together with Renmin University of China, keeping President Xi Jinping’s instructions in mind, using President Xi Jinpings thought on culture as a guide, continuing the red bloodline, and focusing on promoting the dissemination of innovative theories of Marxism and the Party, making new and greater contributions to promoting the prosperity and development of socialist culture and building a strong socialist cultural country.

Lin Shangli presided over the release ceremony and said that Marxism originated in a specific era and surpassed the Times in its continuous development, illuminating the road for mankind to seek its own liberation and becoming the ideological and cultural essence of all mankind. To study the history of the development of Marxism is to study the general law of the development of human society and the law of the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) runs through not only ancient times but also modern times, and at home as well as abroad. It embodies the hard work of several generations of Marxist scholars and shines with the academic character of seeking truth and truth. Renmin University of China is willing to base itself on the practice of contemporary China, take into account all the fine achievements of human civilization, keep to the principles of integrity and innovation, and draw on the strengths of others, so that Marxism will once again demonstrate its glorious truth and strong theoretical vitality in answering the questions of China, the world, the people, and The Times. And make greater contributions to continuously opening up a new realm of adapting Marxism to Chinese context and to The Times.

▲ the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) released

Yan Yonggang said that after solid research and difficult exploration, the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes), organized by Renmin University of China and designed to promote the modernization of Marxism in China, has finally been published and released to the public. This book focuses on the original contributions of new ideas of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully demonstrating the vigorous vitality of Marxism in contemporary China, and providing valuable theoretical libraries and academic nourishment for the teaching and research of Marxist theory in the new era.

Yang Mingwei stated that the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) accurately summarizes the current status of the world's Marxist development history and comprehensively reflects the latest achievements in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, explained Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era systematically, and kept up with the times and observing every detail of practical development and theoretical innovation. The Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) is a masterpiece showing the latest theoretical achievements of Marxism, which not only condensed the efforts and sweat invested by all the participating authors, but also reflected the profound learning and cultivation of a large number of Marxist theorists and educators, setting an role model for future generations of scholars.

Xu Qingsen said that the publication of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) shows the great atmosphere of keeping right and innovating, contains the foundation of condensing the heart and casting the soul, and shows the orientation of educating people and talents. We should take this opportunity to further deepen the study of the development history of Marxismand promote the Party's innovative theory of physical and chemical interpretation, academic expression, popular dissemination of the combination of the social impact of the results and the success of the key courses of soul cultivation, the inheritance of Mr. Da's spirit of scholarship and deepening the Marxist theoretical discipline of talent training, in order to contribute to the construction of Marxist theoretical discipline and the Party's propaganda, ideology and cultural work.

Li Yi said that the History of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) is the first work that systematically reflects the development process and ideological context of Marxism for more than 170 years, and is also an important academic achievement in accelerating the construction of the discipline system, academic system and discourse system of philosophy and social sciences in China since the new era. The compose of this book has a strong sense of the times, mission, and discipline, reflecting the valuable spiritual character of several generations of Marxist theoretical workers who are committed to pursuing truth and learning for the people, We can see the power of truth and practical power contained in the formation from the birth of Marxism to the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

Yu Yingjie said that the publication of the History of the Development of Marxism (10 volumes) fully embodies the scientific research strength and responsibility of RUC as a high ground for Marxist teaching and research in China, and demonstrates the historical responsibility of RUC for continuously contributing wisdom to the development and prosperity of philosophy and social sciences in China. It is hoped that RUC will continue to vigorously carry forward its fine traditions, pay attention to responding to the call of The Times, serve the strategic needs of the country, play a leading role and exemplary role in discipline construction, scientific research innovation and personnel training, and inject strong momentum into the prosperity and development of philosophy and social sciences in China.

Jin Nuo introduced the preparation and publication of the History of the Development of Marxism (ten volumes). She said that the book, organized and written by Renmin University of China, is a great work with the purpose of promoting the modernization of Marxism in China. It has notable features such as early research start time, large number of participants, large design volume, high theoretical difficulty and long duration. The publication of this book follows closely the pace of the modernization of Marxism in China, answers the questions of The Times and responds to the needs of The Times, and marks a new academic height for domestic academic circles to fully grasp and deeply understand "What is the development history of Marxism", "Why to study the development history of Marxism" and "how to study the development history of Marxism".

At the seminar, Yang Ruisen, former Director of the Department of Social Affairs of the Ministry of Education, member of the editorial board and chief editor; Liang Shufa, professor of the School of Marxism, Renmin University of China, deputy director of the editorial board, chief editor and editor-in-chief of Volume 5; Han Qingxiang, first-level professor of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (Chinese Academy of Governance), former member of the School Committee and deputy director of Education of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee; Zhang Lei Sheng, professor of the School of Marxism, Renmin University of China, member of the editorial board and editor-in-chief of Volume 2; Wei Xiaoping, researcher at the Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and President of the Marx and Engels Text and Literature Research Institute of the History of Marxist Philosophy Society of China; Hao Lixin, professor of the School of Marxism, Renmin University of China, Deputy Director of the editorial Board, chief editor and editor-in-chief of Volume 1; Nie Jinfang, professor, Department of Philosophy, Peking University and vice president of the Chinese Society for the History of Marxist Philosophy; Qin Xuan, Professor of School of Marxism Studies, Dean of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristic for a New Era, Renmin University of China, member of the editorial board, chief editor and editor-in-chief of Volume 7; Zhu Andong, Dean of the School of Marxism, Tsinghua University; Zhang Xin, professor of the School of Marxism, Renmin University of China, member of the editorial board, chief editor and editor-in-chief of Volume 4; And Zhang Runzhi, Dean of School of Marxism, Beijing Normal University, delivered keynote speeches successively.

When presiding over the keynote speech, Qi Pengfei said that the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes), from planning, compilation to publication, has been highly valued by relevant central departments and leading comrades, and has been selected as a project of the National Publishing Fund and a project of the National publishing "13th Five-Year Plan". It has received great support from colleagues from the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Peking University, Minzu University of China and other universities and research institutions. It is hoped that the experts and scholars attending the meeting will exchange insights and spark ideas, contribute their wisdom and knowledge to advancing the study of the history of the development of Marxism and the development of the discipline, and constantly open up a new realm of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times

In her concluding speech, Wang Yi said that the compilation and publication of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) has condensed the wisdom and hard work of several generations of Marxist scholars, and fully embodies the academic spirit of "Being in the forefront" of Renmin University of China. In the new era, a large number of scholars from Renming University of China who are engaged in Marxist theoretical research have held high the banner of ideology, used the power of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to lead the way of the times, upheld responsibility, pursued truth and pragmatism, and united and cooperated, condensed into a painstaking work like the the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes). At a new starting point, adults will continue to carry forward the spirit of "leading the way" and continuously promote the development of contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism.

Huan Zhongjian, former director of Marxist-Leninist Editorial Department ,of People's Publishing House and Bi Yuhui, deputy director of the first editorial Room of People's Publishing House; Zhang Xu, professor and editorial board member of the Institute of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and deputy editor of Volume 5; Shen Yongfu, Dean of the School of Marxism, Capital Normal University; Huang Gang, Dean of the School of Marxism, Central University of Finance and Economics; Zhang Mingming, Dean of the School of Marxism, China University of Petroleum (Beijing); Wang Jinlei, professor of the School of Marxism, Minzu University of China and deputy editor of Volume 6; Luo Jianhui, Director of Party and Government Office of Renmin University of China, Lin Chen, Director of Scientific Research, Zhang Xiaomeng, Director of International Cooperation and Exchange, Professor of Marxism, Zang Fengyu, Dean of Philosophy, Deputy editor of Volume 1, Pang Jun, Dean of Environment, Zhou Guangli, Dean of Education, Tao Tao, Deputy Director of Propaganda Department of the Party Committee, Deng Ziliang, Deputy director of the Department of Development Planning and Deputy Director of the Office of Discipline Planning and Construction, Li Biao, Deputy Dean of the School of Journalism; Huang Jifeng, Professor, Editorial Board member, Volume 8 Editor-in-Chief, School of Marxism; Hou Yanshe, Professor, Editorial board member, Volume 9 Editor-in-Chief, Zheng Jiwei, Professor, Editorial Board member, Volume 6 Editor-in-Chief, Liu Jianjun, Professor, School of Marxism; Zhang Xiuqin, Professor, School of Marxism, Deputy editor, Volume 8, And Xi Ge, dean of School of Marxism Studies of Renmin University of China, editorial board member and deputy editor of Volume 9, Tao Wenzhao, deputy dean of Marxism School, editorial board member and editor-in-chief of Volume 10, Song Youwen, Deputy Dean of Marxism School and Tan Qinghua attended the meeting. Representatives of teachers and students of the School of Marxism, experts and scholars who participated in the compilation of the History of the Development of Marxism (ten volumes) attended the meeting.

In 2014, Renmin University of China started the compilation of the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) , which has been published and released to the public. the Development History of Marxism (ten volumes) is by far the largest and most complete research work on the history of the development of Marxism. With a total of 7 million characters, the book fully expounds the historical process of the formation, development and deepening of Marxism in the past 170 years from a holistic perspective, focuses on the historical experience of Marxism's innovation and development, explores the basic laws and future trends of Marxism's development, and pays special attention to the theoretical achievements and basic experience of adapting Marxism to Chinese context and times. It systematically explains the latest theoretical achievements of the Sinicization theory of Marxism in the fields of philosophy, political economy, scientific socialism and other related disciplines, presents the vitality of Marxist theory on the land of China, and strives to provide scientific theoretical support for the practice of socialism in the world, especially the practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.