Xi's thought opens new frontier of Marxism

Editor's note: A forum on Marxism in the 21st Century and Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was held at Renmin University of China recently. Following are excerpts from the three of the participants' speeches:

Representing the practical aspects of Marxism

Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has opened a new frontier of Marxism in the 21st century, which was summarized in President Xi Jinping's speech at a commemorative conference to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx. Xi's thought is the collective wisdom of the Communist Party of China and Chinese people's long-term practical experiences, and a combination of the fundamental principles of Marxism and China's actual practices.