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Call for Papers: The 9th Forum on the Theory and Practice of Governing Party Building

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In order to thoroughly study, publicize, and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, and to deeply grasp the mission and tasks of the Communist Party of China on the "new journey" [1] of the New Era, the Institute of Marxism Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and Chongqing University will jointly host the "Ninth Forum on Governing Party Building Theory and Practice" in Chongqing from April 15 to 17, 2023. We sincerely invite colleagues from the academic community and Party affairs workers to write papers centered on the forum’s theme and to take the time to attend the seminar.

I. Theme of the Conference Self-revolution and comprehensively and strictly governing the Party.

II. Specific Topics

  1. Deepening the advancement of the new great project of Party building [2] in the New Era.
  2. Maintaining comprehensively and strictly governing the Party as the Party’s long-term strategy and eternal subject.
  3. Persisting in and strengthening the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee.
  4. Unremittingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to resolve hearts and build the soul [3].
  5. Improving the system of institutional norms for the Party's self-revolution.
  6. Building a high-quality cadre workforce capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility of national rejuvenation.
  7. Enhancing the political and organizational functions of Party organizations.
  8. Persisting in strengthening the rectification of conduct and the enforcement of discipline [4] through a rigorous keynote.
  9. Resolutely winning the tough and protracted battle of the anti-corruption struggle.
  10. Research on other aspects of Party building.

III. Time and Location (1) Time: Registration on April 15 (Saturday), conference on April 16 (Sunday), and departure on April 17 (Monday). (2) Location: Chongqing University.

IV. Organizing Entities (1) Host Entities: Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Chongqing University University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) (2) Organizing Entities: New Era Party Building Research Center, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS School of Marxism, Chongqing University School of Marxism, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (3) Co-organizing Entities: Editorial Department of Marxist Studies (Makesizhuyi yanjiu) Editorial Department of World Socialism Studies (Shijie shehuizhuyi yanjiu)

V. Other Matters

  1. The forum does not charge a conference fee; participants are responsible for their own round-trip transportation and accommodation expenses. Hard-copy invitation letters should be collected on-site after the conclusion of the session on the afternoon of April 16.
  2. Call for papers and conference return slips (see the attachment to this announcement) should be sent to the email address djcass@sina.com before March 31, 2023. The conference organizing group will send formal invitations based on the quality of the manuscripts.
  3. Attendance at the forum is based on the submission of a paper. Following the conference, selected papers will be compiled for publication or recommended to relevant core journals. The electronic file name of the paper should be "Author Name + University (Unit) + Article Title." Contributors should choose their own titles and perspectives centered on the theme, and must adhere to the correct political and academic direction. Papers must be unpublished research results, ideally between 6,000 and 10,000 words. Please use Word software for formatting, include 3–5 keywords and an abstract of within 300 words. Citations should use footnotes at the bottom of the page, with numbering restarting on each page. For specific details, please refer to the publication format of the journal Marxist Studies. Please include an author profile, professional title, position, contact phone number, and email address at the end of the text.
  4. In the event of special circumstances, the forum schedule may be adjusted accordingly. Applicants are requested to stay in contact with the organizers.

VI. Contact Information Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: Teacher Chen: 13520351799; Teacher Wang: 13911435399 School of Marxism, Chongqing University: Teacher Lyu: 15923913573

Preparatory Group for the "Ninth Forum on Governing Party Building Theory and Practice" February 28, 2023

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