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BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A series of books on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has been published by the China Social Sciences Press.

Divided into 12 topics, the books illustrate the significance, key viewpoints and essence of the thought, as well as the contribution it has made to the development of Marxism.

The books also analyze the Marxist standpoint and methodology contained in the thought.