In this book the author presents for the first time the scientific concept of Deng Xiaoping Thought in a systematic way. It points out that Deng Xiaoping Thought is a theory that conforms to the main global current and fits China's circumstances and its goal of socialist modernization. It is a great creation which combines Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought and the reality of China's contemporary second revolution. In this book, Wu Jie makes an exposition of both the theory and practice of building socialism with Chinese characteristics as initiated by Deng Xiaoping, which have revealed a realistic way to success not only for China, but for the rejuvenation of international socialism as a whole. Not only does the work have a solid theoretical foundation, it also presents many original and valuable insights into Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and the world of actually existing socialism. Of all the studies of Deng Xiaoping's theories published either in China or abroad, "On Deng Xiaoping Thought," is essential reading.

Colleges and universities across the country have made great contributions in transforming the rich contents of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics into teaching materials. This book was prepared by the most prominent scholars of the Marxism School of the Renmin University of China especially for college students.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics is a scientific theoretical system formulated by the Communist Party of China (CPC) that comprises Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development, and is a continuation and development of Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought. On the Origin of the Theory of Building Socialism with Chinese Characteristics explores the origins of this theoretical system and expounds its basic content, logical structure, historical position, and major contribution, with a focus on the source and development of Marxism in contemporary China. This book argues that Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought constitute the theoretical and historical origin of the systematic theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, and Deng Xiaoping Theory serves as its natural and practical origin, while the important thought of Three Represents and the Scientific Outlook on Development, being a continuation and development of Deng Xiaoping Theory, represent the innovative achievements and theoretical accomplishments of adapting Marxism to China's conditions in the new period of Reform and Opening up and reflect the dynamic relationship between the source and the derived theories of Marxism in China. It also contends that the theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics is an open, inclusive, and advanced scientific system that is poised to nurture, integrate, and develop new theories and open up new ground for theoretical exploration and practice.