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10:28, 04-May-2018
Xi Jinping reminisces and speaks highly of Karl Marx
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Two centuries on, society has witnessed dramatic changes, but the name of Karl Marx is remembered and respected all over the world. His theories, known as Marxism, maintains the bright light of truth, said Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during a speech at a grand gathering to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Marx on Friday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi reviewed the great revolutionary and philosopher's life in the speech and spoke highly of his contribution to human history.
The life of Karl Marx is marked with his noble ideals and his unremitting struggle for human liberation, Xi said. Marx climbed the peak of the mind in pursuit of truth, without fear of hardships and obstacles. He fought to the end to overthrow the old world and build a new world.
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