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Notice of the 10th National Forum for Deans of Marxism Schools

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Dear Madam/Sir:

In order to deeply study and implement the spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Party [1] and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches on ideological work, and to further advance the research of Marxist theory and disciplinary construction, it has been decided upon deliberation that the 10th National Forum for Deans of Marxism will be held in early July 2017 at Guizhou Normal University (Guiyang, Guizhou). The theme of this forum is: "Research on General Secretary Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance [2]." In view of your influence within the Marxist academic community, we specially invite you to take the time out of your busy schedule to attend the conference.

I. Reference Topics for the Conference

  1. The important theoretical and practical significance of modernizing the national governance system and governance capacity.
  2. The major significance, historical status, and guiding role of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.
  3. The contemporary background, theoretical origins, and realistic basis for the emergence of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.
  4. The basic content and logical system of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.
  5. The scientific connotation, core essence, and spiritual substance of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.
  6. The scientific methods of thought and work methods [3] contained within Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.
  7. The relationship between Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance and excellent traditional Chinese culture.
  8. The relationship between Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance and world civilizations.
  9. Persisting in and developing Socialism with Chinese Characteristics as the only path toward realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
  10. The relationship between the "Four Comprehensives" strategic layout and the "Five-Sphere Integrated Plan" general layout.
  11. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding Party building.
  12. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding social construction.
  13. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding ideological work.
  14. Xi Jinping's new expositions and new requirements regarding ideological and political work in higher education institutions.
  15. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding cultural construction.
  16. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding political construction and the construction of the rule of law.
  17. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding foreign policy and international strategy.
  18. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding economic construction.
  19. The important contributions of Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance regarding the construction of ecological civilization.
  20. The Overall National Security Outlook within Xi Jinping's New Concepts, New Ideas, and New Strategies for State Governance.

II. Conference Time and Location Time: July 7–9, 2017. Registration on July 7; departure on the afternoon of July 9. Location: Guizhou Normal University.

III. Conference Papers and Expenses

  1. Conference Papers The conference requires participants to submit an unpublished academic paper (electronic version) of approximately 6,000 characters to the assembly no later than June 15, 2017. Requirements are that the paper must align with the theme, possess a distinct thesis, hold correct viewpoints, maintain a focused discourse, and feature accurate and standardized citations. The conference intends to collect a portion of high-quality papers for publication by the Guangxi Normal University Press Group. Please send the electronic version of the paper simultaneously to the following two mailboxes: (1) 437105184@qq.com (Teacher Luan, School of Marxism, Guizhou Normal University) (2) wangyanyang@cass.org.cn (Teacher Wang Yanyang, Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

  2. Expenses The conference does not charge a registration fee; transportation and accommodation expenses for participants are to be self-funded.

IV. Conference Registration Matters Registration Time: All day, July 7, 2017. During registration hours, the conference affairs group will provide pickups at Longdongbao International Airport, Guiyang Railway Station, and Guiyang North Station (High-Speed Rail Station). Registration Location: Guizhou Normal University (the specific registration location will be notified separately).

V. Conference Contact Persons and Contact Information Teacher Luan: 0851-83227508 (Office), 18286659101 (Mobile), E-mail: 437105184@qq.com Teacher Wang: 13699280278; wangyanyang@cass.org.cn Correspondence Address: Guizhou Normal University, Huaxi University Town, Gui'an New District, Guizhou Province Postal Code: 550025

Hosts: Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Department of Marxist Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Guizhou Normal University

Organizers: Department of Foreign Marxism, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS School of Marxism, Guizhou Normal University

Co-organizers: Theory Department of the People's Daily Marxist Theory Editorial Department of Social Sciences in China journal Editorial Department of Marxism Studies (Makedixueyuanjiu) Editorial Department of Social Sciences Abroad (Guowaishehuikexue) Editorial Department of Studies on Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping Theories

February 28, 2017

Receipt for the 10th National Forum for Deans of Marxism Name: Gender: Position/Title: Mobile: Email: Work Unit: Postal Code: Paper Title: Arrival Date: Departure Date:

Instructions:

  1. Deans intending to participate are requested to return the receipt via email before June 1. Return to: 437105184@qq.com; wangyanyang@cass.org.cn
  2. Please send flight number information to the above email addresses once the round-trip (or arrival) flight numbers are confirmed.
  3. Should you have any questions, please contact Teacher Luan at the School of Marxism, Guizhou Normal University: 0851-83227508 (Office), 18286659101 (Mobile).