Abstract: Since the 18th National Congress of CPC, Xi Jinping has published a series of important speeches on historical issues, with rich connotations and a complete theoretical system. It mainly includes: the first problem is to truly master the historical materialism; the main line of theory is to clarify historical goals, bear in mind the historical missions and strengthen the path self-confidence; the core requirement is to strengthen the self-confidence of socialist system with Chinese characteristics from the depths of history and tradition; the distinctive feature is to fully absorb nutrients from the revolutionary history. The theoretical and educational circles should further promote Xi Jinping’s view of history, do a good job in top-level design work, focus on the ideological education work of the dialectical relationship between the two historical periods before and after reform and opening up, and be determined to inspire the vast majority of young people to cherish the revolutionary history and cultivate historical responsibility awareness.

Key words: Xi Jinping; historical view; historical responsibility; path confidence