BEIJING Kyle Quincey Wild Jersey , Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) is ready to hold its 19th National Congress this month, when new guidelines will be issued to further develop socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Since its founding in 1921, the CPC has overcome great hardships. However, by remembering its roots and progressing with innovation, the Party has established China firmly on the world stage.

FAITH IN MARXISM

Political parties the world over have recognized the need for faithfulness to their spiritual foundations. The CPC is no different.

Ever since the Party's founding, Marxism has been its creed Daniel Winnik Wild Jersey , communism its supreme ideal. Marxism, in particular, is the foundation of theories developed by Chinese communists to guide the cause of the CPC and the nation.

""Communists' faith in Marxism, socialism and communism is their political soul and sustains them in all tests,"" read the report of the CPC's 18th National Congress in 2012.

At the rally marking the 95th anniversary of the CPC in 2016, Xi Jinping Matt Dumba Wild Jersey , general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, warned against ""deviating from or abandoning Marxism,"" as without such a fundamental guiding theory the Party would ""lose its soul and direction.""

It is no surprise then, that a first edition Chinese translation of The Communist Manifesto, which is now exhibited at the 1st CPC National Congress Memorial, has been carefully preserved through times of war and revolution.

""The reason why the CPC could lead the nation and the people to historic achievements is that the Party has always been true to its founding mission Ryan Suter Wild Jersey ,"" said Zhang Liming, head of the memorial.

""The CPC and socialism are becoming more dynamic, which is a result of