Xi urges theoretical thinking to solve problems

President Xi Jinping has encouraged officials to step up their study of theory, take the initiative in assuming responsibilities and stay loyal to the Communist Party of China and the people.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, underscored the importance of training and selecting young officials when addressing the opening ceremony of a study session at the Party School of the Central Committee of CPC attended by young and middle-aged officials on Friday.

Without theoretical thinking, it would be difficult for the CPC to overcome risks and difficulties as the ruling party for a country with almost 1.4 billion people that also is faced with a complicated domestic and international environment, he said.