Any scientific theory arises from certain social and historical practices. Grasping the relationship between ideas and the times is the key to understanding the underpinnings of any scientific theory. Xi Jin-ping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is a new ideological symbol of Chinese practice, a product of“theoretical consciousness”in the historical situation of grasping the two strategic situations at home and abroad, and its practicality is its value of life. As a practical science, it is based on realistic reform practice, inherited from previous theoretical practice, and sublated traditional historical practice. The most prominent practical orientation of Xi Jin-ping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is manifested in the vivid“explanation”of practice, the profound“cognition”of practice, the comprehensive“leveraging”of practice, and the promotion of“innovative”practice. To grasp and apply Xi Jin-ping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in practice, we must further promote the practice of innovative thinking, innovative production, innovative governance, innovative institutions and innovative education.

Editor: Zhong Yao

Studies On Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping Theories.2020.No.7.