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They have demonstrated the strong vitality of Marxism. In China, Marxism has
been fully tested as a scientific truth, its people-centered and practical nature has

been fully implemented, and its open-ended nature and contemporary relevance
have been fully demonstrated.

They have produced a profound influence on the course of world history. The
Party has led the people in pioneering a uniquely Chinese path to modernization,
creating a new model for human advancement, and expanding the channels for

developing countries to achieve modernization.

They have made the Party a forerunner of the times. The Party has developed a
long line of inspiring principles originating from its great founding spirit,
preserved its advanced nature and integrity, and kept improving its governance

and leadership capacity. The Party has proved to be a great, glorious, and correct
party.

It was stated at the session that the Party has led the people in great endeavors
and accumulated valuable historical experience over the past century. This covers

the following ten aspects: upholding the Party’s leadership, putting the people first,
advancing theoretical innovation, staying independent, following the Chinese path,
maintaining a global vision, breaking new ground, standing up for ourselves,
promoting the united front, and remaining committed to self-reform. These ten
points represent valuable practical experience gained over long term and

intellectual treasures created through the joint efforts of the Party and the people.
All of us must cherish them, uphold them over the long term, and continue to
enrich and develop them in practice in the new era.

It was stated at the session that to accomplish the Party’s mission, we should

never forget why we started. The Communist Party of China remains focused on
achieving lasting greatness for the Chinese nation, and a hundred years on from its
founding, the Party is still in its prime. Over the past century, the Party has secured
extraordinary historical achievements on behalf of the people. Today, it is rallying

and leading the Chinese people on a new journey to realize the Second Centenary
Goal.

Every Party member should bear in mind what the Party is and what its
mission is—these are issues of fundamental importance that we must never lose

sight of. We must have a precise grasp of historical trends, stand firm in our ideals

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