On the morning of Nov 10th, a seminar on "World Marxism" was held at Renmin University of China. The theme of the seminar was "Guided by Marxism, bearing in mind the world, penetrating into the changes of the world, The Times and history, answering the questions of China, the world and The Times, seeking happiness for the people, rejuvenation for the nation, progress for mankind and great harmony for the world".

Qi Pengfei, Vice Chair of the University Council, Renmin University of China, attended the conference and delivered a speech. Chen Xianda, Honorary first-class Professor, Renmin University of China, Li Shenming, former Vice President and Professor, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Liu Wei, former President and Professor, Renmin University of China, Han Qingxiang, first-class Professor, Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), Xin Xiangyang, Party Secretary, President and Professor, Institute of Marxism, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Yang Jinhai, former Secretary General of the Central Compilation and Translation Bureau and distinguished Professor of the School of Marxism of Tsinghua University, Zhang Leisheng, first-level professor of the School of Marxism of Renmin University of China, Liu Shouying, Dean of the School of Economics of Renmin University of China, Professor Xi Ge, dean of the School of Marxism of Renmin University of China, made keynote speeches, and the meeting was presided over by Wang Yi, Vice president of Renmin University of China.

Qi Pengfei stated in his speech that on April 25, 2022, during his investigation and research at Renmin University of China, President Xi Jinping put forward the era's questions of “What is going on with the world?” “What shall we do about it?” from a strategic perspective with profound thinking and broad vision, which is full of profound thinking about the future and destiny of China and the world.

Today, human society is at a historical crossroads, facing complex new situations, new problems and new challenges, which call for creative responses from Marxism. In recent years, Renmin University of China has given full play to its advantages as a high ground in the teaching and research of Marxist theory, strengthened top-level design, promoted theoretical innovation, adhered to moral cultivation, and strengthened demonstration and guidance, vigorously promoted the development of the School of Marxism and the discipline of Marxist theory, and constantly deepened the research, publicity and interpretation of Marxist theory. It has continuously promoted innovation in Marxist knowledge, theories and methods. In order to further create a high ground for innovation in Marxist research, expand its influence and leadership in the field of Marxist research, and focus more accurately on the urgent needs of national development, reality, and the future, Renmin University of China established the World Center for Marxist Research to stand on a higher footing, clarify the focus, gather innovative forces, and innovate research mechanisms. Conscientiously answer the questions of China, the world, the people and The Times, strengthen the coordination of strategic resources for international exchanges, and consolidate the ideological foundation of the global development strategy system of "first-class with Chinese characteristics".

Chen Xianda put forward four expectations on how to carry out the research of the World Marxist Research Center: First, we must stick to China and deeply realize that China's development path is the most suitable for China's national conditions chosen by history and the people. Second, it must adhere to a global perspective, face the accelerating evolution of the century-old changes in the world, correctly grasp the trend of The Times and the trend of world history, think about how to solve the common problems facing mankind such as peace, development and security, and see the world and China from the perspective of the world. Third, We not only need to learn and apply Marxism, but also truly believe in Marxism, firmly adhere to the position of Marxism, combine theory with practice, and avoid the simple study of books falling into the rut of "dogmatism". Fourth, we must adhere to the scientific spirit, fully realize that it is an honorable task to engage in the study of world Marxism, and conduct scientific research in a serious and serious manner to live up to the ardent expectations of the Party and the people.

Li Shenming focuses on the contemporary value and global significance of

Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era, proposing that the world today is still in the great historical era pointed out by Marx, while also in the specific historical era of financial imperialism pointed out by Lenin, and also in the specific historical stage of imperialism transitioning from monopoly, parasitism, and decay to the dying stage. A great era will inevitably give birth to great ideas, Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for the New Era profoundly reveals certain specific laws of imperialism's transition from the parasitic and decaying stage to the dying stage. It is a Marxist transition of imperialism from the parasitic and decaying stage to the dying stage.

Liu Wei put forward three suggestions about the construction of China's independent knowledge system of economics: First, the construction of China's independent knowledge system of economics is the unity of opposition between nationality and world. Nationality can neither be used to deny the objective existence of world significance, nor can the experience of some countries be dogmatically elevated to the general law of the world to forcibly change the unique development path of each nation. Second, it is necessary to clarify the basic logic and scientific compliance of China's independent knowledge system of economics, stand on the people's standpoint, go deep into China's practice, and find out the real problems existing in the practice of Chinese economics. Third, China's independent knowledge system of economics has made great progress in the research of basic problems, the extraction of basic categories, and the construction of subject textbooks. We should continue to solidly promote the construction of an independent knowledge system through theoretical interpretation and systematic construction.

Han Qingxiang elaborates four viewpoints around the laws of world socialist movement and the development of Marxism in the 21st century: First, the center of world socialist movement in the 21st century has historically shifted to China in the new era. Second, the law of the world socialist movement determines that the growth point, development source and center of innovative development of Marxism in the 21st century must be in China. Third, the development of Marxism in the 21st century is a landmark statement to further promote the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, and a symbolic symbol of Chinese theory to the world. It is necessary to define Marxism in the 21st century in terms of its origin, relationship, time, space and function. Fourth, Marxism in the 21st century can answer the questions of China, the world, the people and The Times, so as to bring happiness to the Chinese people, rejuvenation to the Chinese nation, common ground to the world, strength to the Communist Party of China and vitality to Marxism.

Yang Jinhai sorted out the key areas and major issues focused on in the study of Marxism in today's world from six aspects: First, focus on the study of classic texts of Marxism, especially MEGA2. Second, the research on the basic principles and viewpoints of Marxism, as well as the development history and dissemination history of Marxism. Third, pay attention to the relationship between capitalism and socialism, two systems, especially the study of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Fourth, the study of the development of human civilization, especially the transformation of civilization. Fifth, studies that focus on modern, post-modern and global governance. And sixth, studies that focus on China's development and the relationship between Chinese civilization and world civilizations.

Xin Xiangyang put forward three thoughts on the direction of the study and development of world Marxism: First, we should deeply grasp the contribution of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era to the cause of world socialism, and study the significance of China's reform and development in the new era in the history of socialist development in essence. Second, we should deeply analyze and summarize the historical process of advancing Marxism in China and The Times, and deeply understand that theoretical innovation is a process of constantly overcoming and breaking all kinds of dogmatism.Thirdly, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on the inherent mechanism and experiential inspiration of President Xi Jinping's assertion that "due to the continuous success of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the situation of world socialism being silent after the end of the Cold War has been greatly reversed, the passive situation of socialism in competition with capitalism has been greatly reversed, and the superiority of socialism has been greatly demonstrated.".

Zhang Leisheng expounds the major issues that need to be paid attention to in the study of Marxism in the 21st century from four aspects: First, we should pay attention to the relationship between the nationality and the world of Marxism, and continue to develop Marxism in the 21st century in the unity of the nationality and the world. Second, it is necessary to pay attention to the history of the development of Marxism, on the basis of the long-term accumulation of ideas, theories and resources of Marxism, combined with the requirements of The Times and realistic development, to construct a theoretical expression and discourse system that meets the requirements of the development of the 21st century. Third, we should pay attention to the construction of the Marxist knowledge system in the 21st century, and provide a new research position and research paradigm for the study of world Marxism by interpreting Chinese practice and constructing Chinese theories. The fourth is to pay attention to the development orientation of Marxism in the 21st century. In addition, we must have a profound understanding of the development orientation of Marxism in the 21st century from the perspective of world history, keeping up with the times, and putting the world for the public.

Based on the difference of the nature of systems, Liu Shouying puts forward three judgments on the knowledge system of economics: First, neoclassical economics simply defines the system as the private constraint of human beings, and analyzes the influence of the system on individual choices, which leads to the lack of effective explanation of the phenomenon of China's economic development. Second, the research object of economics should return from the specific system to the overall system, and according to the framework of the overall system analysis, study the relationship between the political and economic fields, study the influence of political institutions, institutional framework and ideology on economic work, and study what social characteristics shape the value system and selection criteria of decision makers. Thirdly, the process of China's reform and opening up can be interpreted from the economic sense as the opening up of rights under the overall system, and the overall institutional change is formed through the opening up of subjects, markets and interests.

Xi Ge focused on the dialectical relationship between the process of world modernization and Chinese modernization, and pointed out that to further develop and deepen world Marxism, we should not only study the general law of world modernization, but also deeply grasp the Chinese characteristics of Chinese modernization. As far as the issue of capital is concerned, we should base on the basic principles of Marxism, analyze the different meanings of the category of capital under the two social systems of socialism and capitalism from two aspects: the general nature and characteristics of capital, the logic of capital and the law of behavior, and find out and understand the specific national conditions of China, especially under the provisions and constraints of socialist production relations. Compared with the capitalist society, the characteristics and attributes of capital have undergone profound changes and their unique nature and behavior laws.

More than 100 teachers and students from the School of Marxism Studies, the School of Economics, the School of Philosophy, the School of International Relations, and the working team of the World Marxist Research Center, attended the conference.