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Liu Yunshan calls for innovation in philosophy, social sciences

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Liu Yunshan, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official on May 17 called for increased capability for developing the Chinese philosophy and social sciences.

XinhuaUpdated: May 18, 2017

A senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official on May 17 called for increased capability for developing the Chinese philosophy and social sciences.

Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attends a symposium on the formation of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

Improved abilities to develop original theories is important to the formation of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said at a symposium.

Liu called on those involved in social sciences to make theoretical and academic innovations based on China's contemporary situation, use Chinese theories to interpret practices and develop new theories from current practices.

Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, awards a certificate to an author whose work is collected in "national achievements library of philosophy and social sciences" during a symposium on the formation of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

Noting the guidance of Marxism within Chinese philosophy and social sciences, Liu called for increased study of the central leadership's speeches and the application of Marxist views and methods in social science studies.

CPC organizations at various levels should increase support for philosophy and social science research, according to Liu.