A seminar on the theory developed by Deng Xiaoping, the architect of China's economic reforms, opened on Wednesday in Guang'an, a city in eastern Sichuan Province, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of the late Chinese leader.

It is the second of its kind. The first was held in 2004.

Gu Xiulian, vice chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the three-day seminar, attended by more than 100 Party and government officials, as well as specialists.

More than 70 academic research papers on Deng Xiaoping Theory have been submitted, said the organizer.

During the seminar, participants will hold discussions and exchange views on Deng Xiaoping's Theory which is rooted in pragmatism.

Before the opening ceremony, participants visited Deng Xiaoping's former residence and a hall where items associated with Deng are displayed, and deposited a flower basket before a bronze statue of Deng.

Deng Xiaoping was born in Guang'an, Sichuan Province, in August 1904. As one of the most influential figures in modern Chinese history, Deng had held many governmental posts including vice premier of the State Council and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China.

By following the pragmatic policies masterminded by Deng, including the reform and open-door policy, Chinese people have started to become prosperous.

Deng died in Beijing in February 1997 at the age of 93.

为纪念中国领导人经济改革的设计师、邓小平逝世10周年，邓小平理论研究会在四川省东部城市广安开幕。 这是第二次研究会，第一次是在2004年。 古秀莲，人民代表大会常务委员会副主席，在这个为期3天的会议的开幕会议上讲话，出席的还有100多党、政府工作人员及专家。 筹备方称有70多篇学术研究论文已提交。 在会议期间，参会着将就邓小平理论植根于实用性展开讨论和交换意见。 在开幕式前，与会者参观了邓小平故居和遗物成列厅，并在邓铜像前献花篮。 邓小平于1904年8月出手在四川省广安。作为现代中国史上最具影响力的人物之一，邓曾担任过许多政府职位，包括中华人民共和国国务院副总理和中华人民共和国中央军委主席。 在邓策划的务实政策和括改革开发政策的引导下，中国人民开始繁荣起来。 邓于93岁于1997年2月在北京去世。