Peking University, October 17, 2025: The Fourth World Congress on Marxism, themed "Marxism and Human Civilization," kicked off at Peking University on October 11, 2025, in the Sunshine Hall of the Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. The event gathered more than 400 domestic scholars and over 50 international experts from more than 20 countries. Many Chinese dignitaries and government officials also attended the event.



He Guangcai, Chair of the Peking University Council, highlighted President Xi Jinping's point that Marxism has had an unparalleled impact on human thought and history. He emphasized that Peking University, as a key site for the early spread of Marxism in China, will continue to drive theoretical innovation, cultivate young scholars, and enhance global collaboration, solidifying Marxism's influence in the modern world.

A major highlight of the opening ceremony was the unveiling of the 10th anniversary achievements of the “Marxism Archive” project(Ma Zang), a significant academic initiative by Peking University. The project has since published 23 volumes and nearly 15 million words of scholarly research on Chinese Marxist theory.

The conference featured keynote speeches from notable scholars including John Bellamy Foster, Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon; Tairako Tomonaga, Professor Emeritus at Hitotsubashi University; Yang Geng, former Vice President of Beijing Normal University; and Carlos Torres, Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The sessions were moderated by Yang Haifeng, Dean of the School of Marxism at Peking University.

Over the two-day event, scholars engaged in rigorous discussions in 11 sub-forums and 3 high-level sessions. Topics covered included "Marxism and the Modernity of Chinese Civilization," "The Communist Party of China and Global Governance Order," and "Socialism and Civilizational Diversity."

The congress reaffirmed its commitment to fostering global dialogue and collaboration in Marxist thought, as well as advancing the understanding of socialism in the modern world.

The World Congress on Marxism is organized every three years in China by Peking University. Since its inception in 2015, it has been bringing together bright minds the world over to deepen the understanding of Marxist philosophy through free and lively discourses.

Written by: Jenny Chock
Edited by: Phoon Hui Yin, Andrena, Chen Shizhuo
Source: PKU News (Chinese)