Marx’s concept of world history, initially formulated in the mid-1840s, was significantly augmented in the context of a leap over the Caudine Forks of capitalism during the 1870s. The socialist evolution in economically and culturally less developed nations like Russia and China in the 20th century served to practically validate and theoretically refine this concept, thereby enriching its intellectual depth. Following the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping embarked on an innovative exploration of Marx’s concept of world history in the context of the 21st century. His approach incorporates various dimensions, including the new touchstone of the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation, the fresh perspective on socialist grand historical view, the new notion of the human community with a shared future, and the principles underpinning new development philosophy. After the 19th National Congress, the subject of Marx’s concept of world history has gained prominence as a new area for adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times. In this context, Xi Jinping has formulated a comprehensive theoretical framework concerning the concept of world history for the New Era, which addresses several key facets: the defining features of the New Era, the trajectory for Chinese modernization, the enriched meaning of the human community with a shared future and universal human values, as well as emerging paradigms of civilization.

　　Editor: Zhong Yao、Deng Panyi

　　From: Marxism & Reality. 2023.No.5.