This paper discussed the great contribution of the historical thought in the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics to the development of contemporary Chinese historical theories, and described the necessity and importance studying the contemporary historical theories based on the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics from two aspects: the important role that is played in the practice related to educate people by drawing lessons from history, and the improvement of contemporary Chinese historical theories creation. It also summarized the historical thought in the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, including 1)keep the objective criteria related to the gain and lose, or the rise and fall so as to master objective laws of the historical development of human beings; 2)keep the people-oriented concept so as to embody and respect the subject position of mass people in the process of creating human history and promoting civilization; 3)treat history and historical people correctly with the guidance of Marxism, the basis of historical decision, and the scientific summary of historical experience; 4)describe the basic clue and process of Chinese history development scientifically so as to summarize its basic experience, laws, and have a better understanding of "Three Choices"; 5)recognize Chinese traditional culture so as to carry forward the good Chinese Culture and enhance China's international influence.

Editor: Jiafei