4th World Congress on Marxism opens in Beijing

The fourth World Congress on Marxism opened at Peking University in the Chinese capital on Saturday.

The two-day event, under the theme "Marxism and Human Civilization," has gathered international specialists and scholars from about 20 countries.

During interviews with the China Global Television Network (CGTN), participants shared insights on Chinese modernization and its connection to Marxism.

"What's interesting about Chinese-style modernization is that it's going to be the first type of modernization which isn't based on imperialism, colonialism, hegemonism and war, so it's a peaceful type of modernization, and it's a type of modernization that's based on common prosperity and ecological preservation," said Carlos Martinez, an author, independent researcher and political activist from Britain.

"A lot of people think that China's modernization is completely disconnected from Marxism because Marxism expected revolution to take place in advanced countries and such like things. I believe that this is a misunderstanding. And if you take account of what Marxism says about imperialism, about the need to resist imperialism, etc, China's modernization is very deeply connected with Marxism. Indeed, China's modernization demonstrates the truth of Marxism," said Radhika Desai, a professor of the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada.

The congress features 10 panels and three high-profile dialogs on topics ranging from Marxism and Chinese civilization, global governance, to the transformation of human civilization in the digital age. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the World Congress on Marxism, which was launched in 2015 and is held every three years.

4th World Congress on Marxism opens in Beijing

China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.

During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.

Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."

He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.

Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.

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