# Marxism

The Scholar-Martyr: Recalling Qu Qiubai and the Foundational Sacrifices of the Chinese Communist Party

This article examines the historical significance of Qu Qiubai’s 1935 capture by Kuomintang forces, highlighting his role as a scholar-revolutionary and the ongoing importance of his legacy in the CCP's narrative of ideological martyrdom.

SoMi2026年6月18日 19:08

#Qu Qiubai#CCP History#Marxism

A commanding statue of soldiers in front of a historic building with traditional architecture.

Politics

The General’s Pen: How the Military Press Secured Deng Xiaoping’s Ideological Pivot

This retrospective analyzes the pivotal role of the PLA Daily in 1978, when it provided the ideological momentum for Deng Xiaoping's reform agenda. By backing the 'Truth Standard' debate, the military press helped break the deadlock of Maoist dogmatism and paved the way for China's economic opening.

SoMi2026年5月11日 08:23

#Deng Xiaoping#PLA Daily#Reform and Opening Up