The value pursuit and practical principle of"people first"
"People first"is a valuable experience gained by the Communist Party of China in responding to the"question of the people"over the past century."Upholding the principle of people first"is the fundamental position of President Xi Jinping's thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.From the perspective of political values,this principle affirms people's status as the historical,political,and ethical subjects in Marxist view of people.It embodies the concept of fairness and justice in socialism with Chinese characteristics and also reflects the firm stance of Marxist political parties towards the people.From the perspective of political practice,the Communist Party of China governs the country by adhering to this principle,which opens up a new phase for the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics and provides an option for the international community on modernization of national governance.