The studies on Maxism are undertaken by the Institute of Studies on Marxism- Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought and the Center for Studies on Deng Xiaoping' s theory, with the number of researchers totalling 21.7 of them are full professors, and 9 associate professors. The main areas of study include studies on Maxism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping's theory and Jiang Zeming's theory on the nature of the Communist Party. The researchers have attempted in their research to integrate Marxist theory with the realities of Yunnan with a view to reinforce the leading role of Marxism in ideology. They have also tried to apply the afore-mentioned theories to Yunnan's drive for modernization and construction of well-off society. Their research has produced a major impact on the learning and publicity of the Party's guidelines and policies. The launch of the Series of Studies on Deng Xiao Ping's theory, represents a major contribution made by the researchers to the Marxist studies of Yunnan province.
Vice president Ren Jia [second on the right of the front row] With researchers from the Institute of Maxism-Leninism
Publications on Deng Xiaoping' s theory and Jiang Zeming ' s theory about the nature of the Communist Party..
"International Academic Seminar of Marxism Study" held by YASS..
"The Tenth Anniversaries of Deng Xiaoping Theories' Study Center in Memory of Deng's100th Birthday" was held in 2004.
Series of Deng Xiaoping Theories Study.