On August 9, Wang Heng, researcher of the Academy of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and associate professor of the School of Marxism Studies of Renmin University of China, published a paper on Economic Daily. He holds that the path we take determines our destiny and we must always uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, follow our own path, firmly hold the destiny of China's development and progress in our own hands and strive to create new and greater miracles. We should be good at taking our own road in tracing our roots. Taking the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics, we have a vast stage, a profound historical background and a strong determination to move forward. We should be good at going our own road in determining our direction. The road of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the right road we take after going through all vicissitudes. We should be good at following our path in bringing benefits to our people. The road of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the only right road to lead China to progress, improve the well-being of the people and achieve national rejuvenation. We should be good at following our own track in adhering to integrity and innovation. The road of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the only path to achieve socialist modernization, a better life for the people and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It is also constantly updated and iterated with the change of theme of the times. The path we take determines our destiny. The road of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the right and successful road and we must unswervingly keep to it.

(Economic Daily, August 9, 2021)