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China held a grand gathering on Dec 18 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its reform and opening-up policy. During his keynote speech, President Xi Jinping noted that, on the way forward, we must bear in mind the big picture and strengthen top-level planning, and stay focused on tackling major problems in China’s development by conducting in-depth research and making well-conceived policy decision.  

Xi’s speech pointed out the direction of China’s future development, and furthermore, put forward requirements for Chinese think tanks.

The think tanks is a power house of a country’s innovation. By integrating expert knowledge and public opinion, it becomes a weighty element that can influence political and economic development globally and even the future of mankind. It also plays an crucial role in a country’s ideological work and global development strategy. President Xi Jinping has made several instructions on the development of Chinese think tanks, indicating the great importance China’s leadership attached to this regard.

After 40 years of reform and opening up, China has come to the center of gravity in the global economic structure. However, what makes a great country is not only economic and military power, but also the capacity of innovative thinking. The rise of a great country is always accompanied by the emerging status of think tanks.

Historically, countries are all lavish in knowledge reserve and intellectual capital on their way to the pinnacle of the world. Britain’s anthropological studies throughout its overseas territories and America`s all-encompassing geographical studies in contemporary time, are two examples in this case.

In contrast of its rapid development, China is obviously in sufficient in knowledge and intellectual reserve. It has become urgent to build a group of new-type think tanks with Chinese characteristics which are able to advise on policy making in a bid of the country’s peaceful development.

On a global scale, China’s deep integration in the globalization makes it more susceptible to the uncertainties brought by the rising trend of counter-globalization and anti-globalization. Against the backdrop, Chinese think tanks are required to give strong intellectual support to decision makers.

Regarding the development of think tanks, they should be deeply rooted in its own countries with varied situations in politics, economy, culture and history. Worldwide,think tanks are embracing diversified development modes. There is no uniformed model to follow.

For Chinese think tanks, they should base themselves on China’s national conditions while taking a global view, bearing in mind the mission and responsibility of serving the country and its people. On the basis of that, they need to seek a new model under the guidance of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. In my view, efforts should be made in five aspects as follows.

First, strengthening confidence in the theory of socialism.Chinese thinks tanks need adhering to the guidance of Marxism, and continuously hone their ability of applying Marxist theories, views and methods in the process of building new-type think tanks with Chinese characteristics.

Second, building confidence in Chinese culture and system.New-type think tanks are expected to directly advise on the decision-making institutions of the Party and the government, which determines the political orientation, goals, values and functions of Chinese think tanks. In a nutshell, Chinese think tanks should stick to their historic mission of upholding and developing the socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Third, focusing on solving problems, as per the interest of the nation and the progress of human beings. The value of all thinks tanks hinges on their thorough, in-depth research and targeted, feasible advice on issues related to national development, people’s livelihood and human destiny.

In the new era, China is faced with unprecedented, complex situations and tasks. Internationally, the world is undergoing turbulent changes, transformation and readjustment, accelerating the reforms on global governance system and international order.In the context of multipolarity, economic globalization, IT application and cultural diversity, countries have never been so closely linked to each other.

At home, the economic development has switched to the track of “new normal”. The trends of industrialization, urbanization and IT application have brought China many new opportunities as well as challenges to the modernization drive.

Against such backdrop, Chinese think tanks should hold fast to acute problems and aim to solve them. The solutions should be based on the down-to-earth research and aim high to safeguard national interest and human progress.

Fourth, giving priority to talent cultivation by deepening institutional reform and encouraging innovation. Think tanks are knowledge-intensive organizations, and their core competitiveness lies in high-level human resource. The talent will be always the core for the advisory capacities of think tanks.

Last but not least, increasing the public appeal of China’s “stories”, so making the voice be heard in the world. It could be realized by innovating our theoretical and discourse systems.

The innovation of Chinese think tanks is projected to give knowledge empowerment to the country’s economy and sustainable development. More importantly, it will help reinvigorate traditional Chinese culture, contributing to the global creativity and innovation.

Wang Lili is deputy dean and senior fellow of the National Academy of Development and Strategy, Renmin University of China.

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