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Notice on the 11th National Forum for Deans of Marxist Schools

Notices & Announcements

Dear Ms./Mr. [Name]:

In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Reform and Opening-up [1], implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the CPC, promote the research and dissemination of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and further advance the development of Marxist theoretical disciplines, it has been decided that the 11th National Forum of Deans of Marxism [2] will be held in mid-October 2018 at the China University of Petroleum (East China). The theme of this forum is: "The 40th Anniversary of Reform and Opening-up and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era." We cordially invite you to take time from your busy schedule [3] to attend the conference.

I. Reference Topics for the Conference

  1. Achievements and experiences of the forty years of Reform and Opening-up
  2. Theoretical innovations of Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
  3. Modernization of the Communist Party of China’s governance capacity in the New Era
  4. The "Four Greats" [4] and the historical mission of the CPC in the New Era
  5. Research on the CPC’s thought on Party building in the New Era
  6. Research on the people-centered development philosophy in the New Era
  7. Research on the evolution of the principal contradiction [5] in Chinese society in the New Era
  8. Research on deepening the reform of the administrative and institutional systems
  9. Research on the comprehensive building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects [6]
  10. Research on the Rural Vitalization Strategy in the New Era
  11. Research on the Coordinated Regional Development Strategy in the New Era
  12. Research on ecological civilization [7] in the New Era
  13. Research on "Belt and Road" [8] thought
  14. The concept of a community with a shared future for humanity and research on the construction of a new type of international relations
  15. Research on the evaluations of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics by the international community and foreign Communist Parties
  16. International research on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era

II. Time and Location of the Conference

Time: October 19–21, 2018. Location: China University of Petroleum (East China).

III. Conference Papers and Fees

  1. Conference Papers The conference requires participants to submit an unpublished academic paper (electronic version) of approximately 6,000 words to the assembly no later than September 30, 2018. Papers must align with the theme, maintain correct viewpoints, focus their arguments, and use accurate and standardized citations. The conference will select excellent papers to be published in a collection of conference proceedings and will recommend them for publication in journals such as Marxist Studies (Makesizhuyi Yanjiu), Social Sciences Abroad (Guowai Shehui Kexue), and World Socialism Studies (Shijie Shehuizhuyi Yanjiu).

Please send the electronic version of your paper to both of the following email addresses: (1) Zhanghuiyun0114@163.com, Teacher Zhang Huiyun, School of Marxism, China University of Petroleum (East China) (2) zhanglimyy@163.com, Teacher Zhang Li, Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

  1. Fees No conference service fee will be charged for this forum. Transportation and accommodation expenses during the conference shall be borne by the participants.

IV. Conference Registration Details

Registration Time: October 19, 2018, 12:00–24:00. Registration Location: Howard Johnson Kangda Plaza Qingdao (No. 159 West Changjiang Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, Shandong Province).

V. Conference Contact Persons and Contact Information

Conference Contact: Zhang Ruitao Correspondence Address: School of Marxism, China University of Petroleum (East China), No. 66 West Changjiang Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. Postal Code: 266580

Hosts: Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; China University of Petroleum (East China) Organizers: Department of Foreign Marxist Studies, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS; School of Marxism, China University of Petroleum (East China) Co-organizers: Editorial Department of Marxist Studies; Editorial Department of Social Sciences Abroad; Editorial Department of World Socialism Studies

July 2, 2018

Receipt for the 11th National Forum of Deans of Marxism

Name Gender Position/Title Mobile Phone Email
Work Unit Postal Code
Paper Title
Arrival Date Departure Date

Note:

  1. Deans planning to attend are requested to return the receipt via email before August 30. Return to: Zhanghuiyun0114@163.com (Zhang Huiyun) and zhanglimyy@163.com (Zhang Li).
  2. For any inquiries, please call Zhang Ruitao at the School of Marxism, China University of Petroleum (East China), at 15854239396.