Research On General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Strategic Thought On The Party’s Self-Reform

Since the 18 th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,General Secretary Xi Jinping,with extraordinary theoretical courage,outstanding political wisdom,and a strong sense of mission as a Marxist politician,thinker,and strategist,has provided unified leadership for advancing our great struggle,great project,great cause,and great aspiration.He deeply contemplates the profound issue of constructing a long-term ruling Marxist party and has creatively proposed the significant proposition of ’Party’s Self-Reform’.This encompasses a profound exposition on the major theoretical and practical issues of governing the Party in the new era and the introduction of a series of original new ideologies,thoughts,and strategies,thereby forming and developing the Party’s Self-Reform strategic ideology.Thoroughly researching and elucidating this strategic ideology holds paramount theoretical and practical significance.This paper aims to research General Secretary Xi Jinping’s strategic thought on the Party’s Self-Reform,expanding on existing research from dimensions such as its foundation of genesis,core essence,theoretical character,practical pathways,and contemporary value.First and foremost,considering the ’foundation of genesis’,General Secretary Xi Jinping’s formation of the strategic ideology regarding the Party’s self-reform primarily encompasses: Firstly,a theoretical foundation rooted in the fundamental perspectives on self-reform by Marx,Engels,Lenin,as well as the basic theories on self-reform by Mao Zedong,Deng Xiaoping,Jiang Zemin,and Hu Jintao.Secondly,a realistic foundation grounded in profound changes in the global scenario—a world experiencing an unprecedented centenary transformation,prominent contradictions and issues arising in China’s socio-economic development,along with the Party encountering new situations and challenges.Thirdly,a practical foundation,involving the Party’s explorative practices of self-reform during the era of New Democratic Revolution,its effective implementation of self-reform during the Socialist Revolution and Construction period,innovative practices of self-reform amidst the era of Reform and Opening Up,and socialist modernization,and the successful practices of self-revolution in the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics.Additionally,examining from the perspectives of the ’core essence’ and ’theoretical character’,General Secretary Xi Jinping’s core essence of the strategic ideology concerning the Party’s self-reform encompasses: Firstly,the theory of self-reforming impetus,emphasizing that the Party’s self-reform is primarily driven by both intrinsic and extrinsic motives.Secondly,the theory regarding the essence of self-revolution,highlighting its nature in comprehensively advancing the Party’s self-purification,self-improvement,self-renewal,and self-elevation.Thirdly,the theory pertaining to the objectives of self-revolution,focusing on the perpetual maintenance of the Party’s advancement and purity,continual reinforcement of its governance foundations,leading the grand social revolution through great self-revolution,and consistently propelling the development of its cause.Fourthly,the theory of self-reform principles,emphasizing adherence to the ’four unifications’ targeting the ’key minority’ and practicing the ’two examinations’.Fifthly,the theory of evaluating self-reform,advocating for an assessment based on problem-oriented standards,capacity enhancement standards,and people’s judgment standards.The theoretical character of this strategic ideology lies in its integration of the ’Six Must Upholds’ —adhering not only to putting the people first,self-confidence and self-reliance,upholding originality and innovation,problem-oriented approach,a systemic mindset,and a global perspective but also encapsulating six thinking methodologies including strategic,historical,practical,dialectical,rule-of-law,and bottom-line thinking.Furthermore,considering the ’practical pathways’,implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s strategic ideology on the Party’s self-revolution involves: Firstly,steadfastly adhering to the fundamental political direction of self-reform,resolutely upholding the authority of the Party Central Committee and its centralized unified leadership,continually enhancing political capabilities,and persistently purifying the political ecosystem within the Party.Secondly,honing sharp ideological tools for self-reform,persistently equipping the mind with the Party’s innovative theories,fortifying unwavering faith and ideals,and nurturing the spirit.Thirdly,continually enriching effective pathways for self-reform,unwaveringly implementing the spirit of the Central Committee’s Eight Regulations,persistently deepening the rectification of the Four Undesirable Work Styles,and comprehensively strengthening the Party’s discipline.Fourthly,engaging in the prolonged and decisive battle of self-reform,persistently advancing the campaign against corruption,ensuring officials dare not be corrupt,cannot be corrupt,and do not want to be corrupt,rigorously punishing corruption without any slackening.Fifthly,diligently advancing the construction of the organizational structure of the Party in the New Era,focusing on forging a cadre team capable of engaging in self-reform and shouldering the responsibility of national rejuvenation.Lastly,perfecting the system and normative framework of self-reform,emphasizing the enhancement of intra-party regulations and systems,further bolstering the supervision systems of the Party and the nation,and continually strengthening the execution of these systems.Finally,examining its ’contemporary value’,the significant essence of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s strategic ideology on the Party’s self-reform lies in its theoretical enrichment and development of Marxist theories on party-building.It stands as a crucial component of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.In practice,it serves as an intellectual weapon for us to tackle the unique challenges faced by a major party,guiding our path toward new endeavors.Furthermore,it offers China’s wisdom and solutions for party governance to the world,presenting invaluable insights into effective governance.