The 12th issue of Qiushi Journal published on June 16 will carry an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. The article is titled "Taking History as a Mirror and a Guide, and Learning About the Party and the Country Through History to Cultivate Love for the Party and the Country."

The article stresses that history is the best textbook. We should learn about the origins and evolution of the cause of the Party and the country, draw upon the historical experience of the Party and the country, and correctly understand major events and figures in the Party and the country's history. This is essential for gaining a proper understanding of the Party and the national conditions, and for creating the future. Focusing on major questions such as why the CPC is capable, why Marxism works, and why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good, we should carry out extensive publicity and education, strengthen guidance in ideology and public opinion, and reinforce the confidence of officials and the general public in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, thereby further inspiring the people's immense enthusiasm for the Party, the country, and socialism.

The article notes that the CPC's governance is a great blessing for China, the Chinese people, and the Chinese nation. A deep understanding of China's modern history, contemporary history, and revolutionary history will easily lead us to the conclusion that without the leadership of the CPC, our country and nation could not have achieved what we have today, nor could they have enjoyed such international standing. We should strive to deepen trust in the Party and strengthen our belief in its leadership by learning from the Party's tumultuous history, the great causes it has initiated and advanced, and its fundamental purpose and long-standing practice of serving the people wholeheartedly. On the major issue of upholding the Party's leadership, we must be particularly clear-headed, sharp-eyed, and firm in our stance, without any ambiguity or wavering.

The article emphasizes the importance of extensive patriotic education to help people deeply understand why history and the people have chosen the CPC, and why we must adhere to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. All Party members, officials, and the general public should study and learn well the Party's history and the history of New China, safeguard the great cause of socialism pioneered by the Party and the people, and pass it on from generation to generation.