The lead essay in the January 1, 2025 issue of the Qiushi Journal is the main part, over 11,000 characters, of a speech Xi Jinping delivered on February 7, 2023, at a study session for new members of the Central Committee, alternate members, and principal provincial and ministerial-level leaders to study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th Party Congress.