Academic Collection of the Academy of Marxism, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (2005–2025) (5 volumes) | Marxism Research Network

December 26, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Marxism Studies (hereafter referred to as the IMS) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). To commemorate this occasion, the IMS decided to organize the compilation and publication of the Collected Academic Works of the CASS Institute of Marxism Studies (2005–2025). This collection includes the most representative academic articles published by comrades working at the IMS since its founding on December 26, 2005 (including comrades who later transferred to other units or retired during this period). With the exception of a few individuals who, for specific reasons, did not provide submissions, essentially every person has contributed one of their own representative articles. It should be noted that although the time span indicated in the title is 2005–2025, the collection of articles was completed by the end of August 2025 to ensure publication within that year; therefore, the latest publication date for any article included is August 2025.

The collection is divided into five volumes, named after different disciplines and research fields of Marxist theory: Basic Theory of Marxism, the Sinicization of Marxism, Research on Party History and Party Building, Research on Scientific Socialism and the International Communist Movement, and Research on Foreign Marxism. Naturally, the actual scope of the articles is broader and not limited to the aforementioned disciplines and fields. This collection is both a reflection of the continuous expansion and deepening of disciplinary construction and academic accumulation at the IMS over the past 20 years, as well as a microcosm of the leapfrog development achieved in the Sinicization and modernization of Marxism during this period. The collection represents both a continuation and promotion of fine academic traditions and a theoretical exploration of the major issues of the era. It embodies the distinct characteristics of Marxist theory—which both inherits a continuous lineage and advances with the times—and demonstrates our IMS scholars’ research and interpretation of the Party’s innovative theories and their steadfast defense of the theoretical frontiers of Marxism.

Table of Contents

Volume I: Basic Theory of Marxism

Hold High the Great Banner of Marxism, Actively Promote Theoretical Innovation, and Strive for the Cause of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics — Leng Rong
The Scientific Judgment of Contemporary China’s Historical Coordinates and Stage of Development and Its Evolutionary Logic — Jiang Hui, Lin Jianhua
The Genesis Logic of the Sinicization of Marxism — Jin Minqing
On the Project to Study and Build Marxist Theory and the Construction of the Disciplinary and Curricular Systems of Marxist Theory ^[1] — Jin Huiming
Four Theoretical Hypotheses of Modern Marxist Political Economy — Cheng Enfu
A Preliminary Discussion of the "Inherent Tension" in Marxist Theory — Hou Huiqin
Persist in Arming the Whole Party with the Latest Theoretical Achievements of the Sinicization of Marxism — Luo Wendong
A Preliminary Study of the History of the Development of the "Fundamental Contradictions of Capitalist Society" Theory by the Founders of Marxism — Xin Xiangyang
The Theoretical Construction and Practical Advancement of the "Two Unwaverings" — Based on the Perspective of Systems Thinking ^[2] — Yang Jing
Marx and Engels’ Theory of Classes and Strata and New Changes in the Contemporary Chinese Working Class — Sun Yingshuai
The "Absolute Law" of the Mode of Production and the "Ultimate Goal" of Political Economy — An Exploration of Marx’s Theory of Basic Economic Laws and Methodology — Mao Liyan
The "Cultivation of People" through Culture and the "Education of People" through Ideological and Political Work — Li Chunhua
A Brief Discussion of the Scientific Thinking and Methodological Innovations of Marx and Engels — Pang Xiaoming
On the Factor of Distribution within the Category of the Basic Socialist Economic System — Hou Weimin
The Establishment of Marxist Social Morphology — Historical Materialism as a Concrete Form of Social Existence — Hang Lin
The Big Data Technology System and the Contemporary Revolution in Productive Forces — Zhang Jianyun
On the Micro-foundations of Marxist Macroeconomics — Wang Zhongbao
The Theoretical Logic of Constructing the New Development Paradigm — A Perspective of Political Economy Analysis — Zhang Fujun
Marx’s Early View of Spirit and Its Contemporary Significance — Liu Ailing
Running High-Quality Journals of Marxist Theory Well — Li Jianguo
A Discussion of Interest Distribution during Local Government Requisition of Rural Residential Land — From the Perspective of Marx’s Theory of Ground Rent — Sun Qiupeng
On the Formation of Marx’s Category of Relations of Production — Peng Wutang
Family Theory in The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State and Its Contemporary Significance — Wang Xiaohong
Marxist Religious Studies on Science and Religion — Based on the Research of Engels — Han Qi
An Inquiry into the "Happiness Index" from a Marxist Perspective — Wang Yi, Cheng Enfu
Rethinking the Philosophical-Economic Integrative Research Paradigm of Capital — Starting from the "Problems in Reading Capital" and "Problems in Interpreting Capital" — Chen Yongsheng
An Analysis of the Relationship between "Real Humans" and "Real Individuals" — Based on a Study of the Texts of the Collected Works of Marx and Engels — Zhu Yiyi
An Analysis of Digital Technology Promoting the Development of New Quality Productive Forces — Cui Yun
Plekhanov’s Critique of "God-Seeking" and the Interpretation of Marxist Atheism ^[3] — Zhang Jiansong
The Basic Content of Marx and Engels’ View of Civilization and Its Contemporary Significance — Zhai Jungang
The Critique and Transcendence of Hegelian Speculative Logic by the "Logic of Capital" — A Methodological Inquiry Based on the Relationship between "Logic and History" — Liu Daoyi
The Reconstruction of Online Virtual Communities from a Marxist Perspective — Mei Lan

Volume II: Sinicization of Marxism

On "Bottom-line Thinking" in the Governance of the State — Li Chongfu
Mao Zedong and the News Propaganda Work of the Early Red Army — Also on the Historical Starting Point of Mao Zedong’s Military News Theory and Practice — Yin Yungong
Several Conceptions regarding Innovations in the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics — Zhuang Qiansheng
The Global Significance of the Chinese Path viewed from the Two "Rejuvenations" — Xia Chuntao
Firmly Grasp the Themes of the Party Central Committee’s New Ideas and Practices in State Governance — Fan Jianxin
A Historical Materialist Analysis of the Risk Society — Zhong Jun
Building Chinese Civilization through the Creative Transformation and Innovative Development of Fine Traditional Chinese Culture — Chen Zhigang
On the Construction of Philosophy and Social Science Laboratories, starting from the Study of the "Popularization of Contemporary Chinese Marxism" — Zhang Zuying
On the Laws of the Sinicization of Marxism — Zhao Zhikui
Several Reflections on the Wave of Overseas Listings of China’s Internet Companies — Tan Yangfang
The Chinese Path in the Dual Perspective of Social Morphology and Modernization — Wu Bo
A Historical Investigation of "Advancing the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation through Chinese-path Modernization" — From the Perspective of the CPC’s History of Struggle — He Xinyuan, Zuo Yujie
The Dialectical Thinking in Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Persistent Improvement of the System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics — Ren Jie
Reasons for and Responses to the Transformation of the Principal Contradiction in Chinese Society in the New Era — Liu Xukuan
Strengthening Confidence in Socialist Core Values — Also on the Development and Transcendence of Capitalist Core Values — Liu Zhichang
On the Impact of Consumption on Production — Also on How to Expand Domestic Consumer Demand — Zhang Jiangang
Profoundly Understanding the Great Significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture — Shen Yang
The Course of the Sinicization of Marxist Atheism — Xi Wuyi
What Contemporary Chinese Culture Is and What It Is Not — Huang Jisu
Reform of State-Owned Enterprises under the Background of Mixed Ownership — Jia Keqing
Constructing the New Development Paradigm: Background, Priorities, and Strategic Paths — Zeng Xiankui
Basic Experience of 40 Years of Rural Reform in China — Peng Haihong
An Analysis of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Rule-of-Law Thinking and Its Methodology — Fan Xin
Rethinking "Guoxue Fever" and the Modernization of Traditional Chinese Culture ^[4] — Ren Limei
Marxist Classical Works in China — Chen Youjin
Harmonious Culture and Harmonious Society — Zhang Qiao
The Problem of the Foundational Status of Agriculture in Building a New Socialist Countryside — Huang Huade
Comprehensively Advancing the Law-based Governance of the Country within the "Four Comprehensives" Strategic Layout — Zhang Xiaomin
Mao Zedong’s Historical Experience in Advancing the Sinicization of Marxism — Wang Yonghao
Historical Changes and Logical Evolution in the Anniversaries of Reform and Opening-up — Xu Muxi
On the Innovative Value and Implementation Path of Targeted Poverty Alleviation — Xia Yipǔ
The Rationality of the Concept "New Form of Human Advancement" — Yang Binbin
Research on the Path for China to Construct an Open System of Regional Collaborative Innovation — Lian Junhua
The Worldview and Methodological Implications of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Religious Work — Zhang Ge
The Development Process and Enlightenment of the Chinese Nation’s Cultural Confidence since Modern Times — Wang Haiying
Literary and Art Workers Should Write for, Express Emotions for, and Depict the Aspirations of the People — Zong Bo
The Ideological Significance of the "Two Combinations" from the Perspective of the Process of the Sinicization of Marxism ^[5] — Yang Junfeng
Economic Reflections on the "Qiu He Phenomenon" ^[6] — Xie Shiqiang
An Analysis of the Application of Ideological and Political Education Functions in the Modernization of National Governance — Shangguan Miaomiao
A Methodological Examination of Constructing the Theoretical System of Chinese-path Modernization — Bi Guoshuai

Volume III: Research on Party History and Party Building

Core Concepts in the Spiritual Pedigree of Chinese Communists — Deng Chundong
Enhancing Viability, Competitiveness, Development Capacity, and Sustainability Amidst Great Storms — Lin Jianhua
Theoretical Reflections on the Important Assertion of "Upholding and Strengthening the Overall Leadership of the Party" — Dai Lixing
Relying Wholeheartedly on the Working Class is the Key to the Success of Reform and Development — Liu Kebai
How Mao Zedong Studied Marxism — Li Wei
Adjustments to and Motivations for China’s Anti-corruption Policies and Measures since the 18th National Congress of the CPC — Tian Kun
The Scientific Connotation and Contemporary Value of the Yan'an Spirit ^[7] — Chen Jianbo
Mao Zedong’s Idea of "The Party Leads Everything" and Its Contemporary Value — Fang Tao
The Connotation and Characteristics of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Political Party Governance — Liu Dezhong, Liang Lei
Scientific Understanding of "Upholding the Fundamental System of the Guiding Position of Marxism in the Ideological Field" — Zhu Jidong
Xibaipo — The Birthplace of Mao Zedong’s Socialist Economic Thought ^[8] — Li Xiaoyong
The Problem of Narrating a Century of Party History — The Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Logic of the New Era of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics — Qin Yicheng
How Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping Viewed the Issues of "Left" and Right — Chen Yalian
Strengthening Party Building in Social Organizations in the New Era — Hou Yingxin
The Logical Evolution of the Party’s Advancement with the Times in Party Building since Reform and Opening-up — Liu Haifei
Practical Enlightenments of Lenin’s Historical Analytical Method for the Party’s Formulation of Correct Policies and Tactics — Liang Haifeng
The Logical Boundaries of the Conduct and Integrity of Chinese Communists — Ma Zhengli
An Analysis of the Continuity between Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the Communist Manifesto — Qiao Ruihua
On the Unity of the Advanced Nature and Revolutionary Nature of the Communist Party — Xu Xiaomiao, Li Xiaoyong, Zhong Hebin
Appreciate the Scientific Spirit of Marxism and Strengthen the Lofty Ideal of Communism — Chen Dongdong
The Theoretical Origins of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Comprehensively and Strictly Governing the Party — Yu Xiaorei
The Great Significance of the System of the "Principal Representative Responsible for the Construction of the Rule of Law" — Meng Qingyou
An Exploration of the Theoretical Origins of Lenin’s Ideas on Strengthening the Party’s Ideological and Propaganda Work — Zhu Yan
A Four-Dimensional Interpretation of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on the Construction of the Internal Party Supervision System — Chang Chen
The Rich Connotation of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on Strengthening Party Building in State-Owned Enterprises — Song Xiaomin
An Analysis of the Significance of the CPC’s Cultural Leadership — From the Perspective of the Two "Speeches at the Forums on Literature and Art" ^[9] — Wang Guancheng
The Philosophical Significance of "Maintaining a Global Vision" — Qin Zhenyan
The Connotation of Lenin’s View of Party Spirit and Its Contemporary Enlightenment — Wang You
The Triple Meaning of the Great Founding Spirit of the Party as the Source of the CPC’s Spirit — Chen Ni
Innovative Achievements and Deepening Paths of the Vertical Linkage between Disciplinary Inspections and Monitoring in the New Era — Xu Tianxiang

Volume IV: Research on Scientific Socialism and the International Communist Movement

The October Revolution and the Process of Russian Modernization — Along with a Critique of Current Debates in October Revolution Research — Wu Enyuan
The Historical Contribution of the Communist Party of China to World Socialism — Gong Yun
Scientific Understanding and Interpretation of Capitalist Economic Crises — Hu Leming
An Analysis of "The Nordic Welfare State and Its Critique" — Lü Weizhou
Lenin’s Thought on the Path of Socialist Revolution and Its Contemporary Significance — Liu Zhiming
Crises and Challenges Facing the Russian Communist Movement since the 21st Century — Liu Shuchun
An Analysis of the Characteristics of Vietnam’s Political Power Structure — Pan Jin'e
Lenin’s Thoughts on the Party Program and Their Contemporary Value — Yuan Xiuli
The Bankruptcy of Historical Nihilism ^[10] — Zhai Shengming
The Marxist View of the Era and the Reconstruction of the International Order — Re-discussing the Development Path of Marxist International Relations Theory — Liu Haixia
Financialization has Exacerbated the Contradictions and Crises of Capitalist Society — Luan Wenlian
The Practice and Innovative Development of Marxist International Relations Theory in Chinese Diplomacy — Shang Wei
Historical Experiences and Lessons of Soviet Atheist Propaganda and Education — Huang Yanhong
On the Requirements of the Times and Essential Characteristics of Socialist Modernization — Based on the Modernization Explorations of Four Foreign Socialist Countries in the 21st Century — He Qin
Reflecting on the History of Modern Western "Myths": "Ancient Greek Origins," Hegemonic Consciousness, and Retrospective Teleology — Liang Xiao
The Basic Contradictions and Development Trends of Capitalism in the Stage of International Monopoly Capitalism — Wu Qian
The Evolution and Trends of a Century of Socialist Exploration by West European Communist Parties — Li Kaixuan
How to Construct and Maintain the Ideological Leadership of 21st-Century Marxism — Starting from a Comparison of Lukács’ and Gramsci’s Thoughts on Ideological Leadership — Pan Xihua
The Essence of Anti-globalization and China’s Countermeasures — Zhang Duan
A Brief Analysis of China's Independent Path of Development — From National Independence to Peaceful Rise — Fan Qiangwei
A Political Economy Study of the Early Development History of Electronic Media in the United States — Liu Zixu
Financial Hegemony and Its Influence from the Perspective of Lenin’s Theory of Imperialism — Xing Wenzeng
The Biden Administration’s Strategy of Ideological Containment against China and China’s Response — Wang Jing

Strategic Reshaping of the Indian Left within the Context of Neoliberalism Wang Jing Current Status, Dilemmas, and Strategic Adjustments of Communist Parties in the Former Soviet Region Kang Yanru The Methodological Significance of Lenin’s Theory of World History Liu Ying A Review of Global Socialist Research in 2014 Xun Shouxiao, Pan Jine, He Qin The U.S. Auto Workers’ Strike: Focus, Impact, and Limitations Niu Zhengke Socialist Sharing Economy from the Perspective of the Digital Economy Wang Zhen, Li Bingyan Great Changes Unseen in a Century ^[11] and World Socialism Shan Chao Knowledge Monopoly as a Key Feature of Contemporary Capitalism: A Case Study of U.S. Technological Hegemony Li Yan A Centennial Retrospect and its Revelations: The Comintern and its Relationship with the Chinese Revolution Wang Zifeng, Pan Jine Review and Reflection on the Federal Reserve’s Unconventional Monetary Policy under the Risk of Stagflation: A Political Economy Perspective Li Bin

Volume V Foreign Marxism Research

The Rise of the Alternative Left in Western Europe from the Periphery and its Developmental Trends Yu Haiqing Marx’s Thought on Justice Based on the Critique of the Mode of Production Feng Yanli A Critique of Econometrics Yu Bin Is the Communist Manifesto Outdated? Li Ruiqin An Analysis of Thirty Years of Capitalization in Ukraine Chen Airu Alerting to the Deep-Seated Crisis of Strategic Corruption: The Maneuvers of "Intelligent Imperialism" in History and Reality Yang Bin New Characteristics and Critiques of Contemporary Cultural Imperialism Zhang Xiaoping New Theoretical Discoveries and Practical Explorations of Japanese Marxism in the 21st Century: Taking the Revision of the New Japanese Edition of Capital as an Example Tan Xiaojun Changes in Production, Monopoly, and Imperialism and the Present Era Zhou Miao A Post-Marxist Inquiry into Heterogeneity and Populism: Concurrently Discussing the Theoretical Differences between Laclau and Žižek Zhang Jian On Rainer Forst’s Concept of Justice as Justification Liu Shuhui On the "De-socialization" of Democracy: Analytical Interpretation of the Ideological Position and Function of Schumpeter’s Concept of "Democracy" Zhang Feian An Analysis of Heidegger’s Thought on Authentic Human Existence: From a Marxist Analytical Perspective Wang Shijin Selected Arguments and Analyses of Western Nations’ Distortion and Smearing of the Concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity Wang Xuedong A Review of Mao Zedong Studies in Japan (2009–2013) Zheng Ping The Evolution and Crisis of the Concept of the "Middle Class" in the West Song Lidan The Competitive Symbiosis Strategy of the Portuguese Communist Party Zhang Li Intelligibility: A Reinterpretation of Hegelian Dialectics Tang Fangfang From Imperialism to New Imperialism: An Analysis of Essential Connotation and Problem Consciousness—Concurrently Commenting on the Imperialism Theories of the International Left Chen Renjiang Contemporary Capitalist Democratic Concepts and Their Critique Lei Xiaohuan Breaking the Myth of Eurocentrism: A Review of the Scholarly Contributions of Samir Amin and Domenico Losurdo Chen Shuoying The History, Theoretical Propositions, and Contemporary Revelations of the Communist Youth of Greece Zhuo Mingliang David Harvey’s Path of Ecological Critique and its Revelations Liu Yan Compiling a Reader on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in Latin America: Argentine Scholar Rodriguez Publishes New Work, Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era: Xi Jinping and the Construction of the Chinese Dream Lou Yu The Truth about Reaganomics Zhang Wei Understanding "Legal Marxism" and Lenin’s Critique of It Yang Puwei The Essence and Destructiveness of "Identity Politics" in Western Countries Wang Yanyang Problem Consciousness and Realistic Purview of Contemporary Critiques of Imperialism Qin Shiya The Discursive Essence and Social Foundation of Populism Zhao Dingqi