The main contradiction in the primary stage of socialism is pointed out by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee. At present, the main contradiction in our society is the contradiction between people's growing material and cultural needs and backward social production. This major contradiction runs through the whole process of the primary stage of socialism in China and all aspects of social life, which determines that our fundamental task is to concentrate on developing social productive forces. Only by firmly grasping this major contradiction can we clearly observe and grasp the overall situation of social contradictions and effectively promote the resolution of various social contradictions.

Ways to solve the main contradictions in socialist society

To promote the development of things, we must grasp the main contradiction, and the key point is to grasp the main aspects of the main contradiction. In socialist society, the proletariat has always been in the main aspect of contradiction, and the bourgeoisie and capitalism have always been in the secondary aspect of contradiction. According to the basic principle of dialectical materialism, the solution of this contradiction will be solved easily. That is, firmly grasp the main aspects of the main contradiction, actively develop the main aspects of the main contradiction, and promote the development of things to the main aspects that are more conducive to the main contradiction. Specifically, it is to develop socialism.

Comrade Deng Xiaoping famously said that "development is the last word", and the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China "regards development as the top priority of the party in governing and rejuvenating the country", firmly grasping the main aspects of the main contradictions in socialist society. Only by development can the superiority of the socialist system be constantly reflected; Only development can continuously enhance national strength and domestic cohesion; Only development can finally defeat capitalism.

To develop socialism, we must focus on economic construction and liberate and develop productive forces; We must adhere to the reform and opening up and the Four Cardinal Principles.