精神·力量之源(英文)

“The CPC’s Great Founding Spirit” Series delves into the core of the great founding spirit of the Party, which is comprised of the following principles: “upholding truth and ideals, staying true to our original aspiration and founding mission, fighting bravely without fear of death, and remaining loyal to the Party and faithful to the people.” Through the four lenses of faith, original aspiration, spirit, and character, the Series elaborates on why the CPC was founded, for whom it serves, what makes it thrive, and what makes it strong. These themes are intricately woven through a series of genuine and moving stories, evoking emotional resonance among the readers and showcasing the great founding spirit.

本书从多个有代表性的先烈、英雄、模范的事迹入手，以点带面，展现中国共产党在斗争中诞生、在斗争中发展、在斗争中壮大的一百多年历程，揭示了不怕牺牲、英勇斗争的伟大精神贯穿于中国革命、建设、改革、新时代等各个时期，已成为中国共产党历经风雨而风华正茂、饱经磨难而生生不息的精神基因。

"About the Editor-in-Chief Yan Xiaofeng is the dean, professor, and doctoral supervisor at the School of Marxism and a member of the Academic Committee of Tianjin University (TJU). He is a member of the National Marxist Theoretical Research and Construction Project Advisory Committee, chief expert for the textbook An Introduction to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and deputy director of the National Advisory Committee for Ideological and Political Theory Courses in Higher Education Under the Ministry of Education of China. He also holds the roles of vice president of the Chinese Historical Materialism Society and president of the Socialist Modernization Research Specialized Commission. He has obtained several major programs of the Marxist Theoretical Research and Construction Project and the National Social Science Fund of China as the chief expert. He is a recipient of the Special Government Allowance granted by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China."

   Chapter One

Blaze a Path from Modest Beginnings




Section I Cai Hesen

‒ An early theoretician of the CPC 5

Section II Li Fuchun in the Long March

‒ The “hiker” singing at night 21

Section III The 359th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army at Nanniwan

‒ “With a rifle and a pickaxe, we produce for self-support to safeguard

the CPC Central Committee” 36




Chapter Two

Remain Loyal to the Party and Stay True to the Founding

Mission




Section I Zhang Side

‒ “Serve the people” 58

Section II Heroes in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

‒ “Defend peace, defend our motherland, and defend our home” 72

Section III Safeguard the Frontier Areas for National Security

‒ “The purest love is reserved for China” 82







Chapter Three

Uphold Truth and Scale the Heights of Science




Section I Luo Yang, a Hero of Aviation

‒ A pillar of the country sacrificed for his ideals 95

Section II Huang Danian, an Expert in Geophysics

‒ “You’d better pursue further study abroad. After making academic

progress, you must return to China to serve the country” 106




Chapter Four

Be Bold to Explore and Try with Profound Devotion




Section I Gu Wenchang

‒ “If the sand is not subdued, let the sand bury me” 129

Section II Liao Junbo

‒ A pathfinder for rural development 146

Section III Youyu County

‒ Making dauntless efforts to transform the deserts 161




Conclusion 184

Bibliography 192