An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on learning CPC history was published on Thursday in this year's 13th issue of the Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.

In the article, Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stresses the importance of knowing the history of the Party and keeping confidence in the strong leadership of the CPC. 

He wrote that learning the history of the Party, including its remarkable achievements, arduous journey, historical experience and fine traditions, would help better understand its capability and the strengths of socialism with Chinese characteristics, as well as the reasons Marxism works.

Xi called on Party members to gain a profound understanding of the historical inevitability of upholding the Party's leadership, strengthen their confidence in the Party's leadership and unswervingly follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

He also stressed the importance of strengthening faith in Marxism and communism, belief in socialism with Chinese characteristics, and confidence in realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Xi called on Party members to develop strong moral character, stay loyal to the Party, and unite and lead the people in better implementing the new development philosophy and fostering a new pattern of development, so as to pool strengths for national rejuvenation.

(Cover: An exterior view of the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, China. /CFP)

(With input from Xinhua)