Editing Chen Duxiu (section)

====''New Youth'' magazine====
In 1915, Chen started an influential monthly periodical in the [[French Concession]] of Shanghai, ''The Youth Magazine'' (青年杂志/青年雜誌), which was later renamed ''[[New Youth]]'' (新青年, literally ''New Youth'').<ref name=":0"/> It became one of the most influential magazines among the students who participated in the [[May Fourth Movement]]. Chen was the chief editor of this periodical. It was published by [[Qunyi Shushe]], and ended publication in 1926. The magazine mainly advocated the use of [[vernacular language]], socialism, and Marxism, and was strongly against [[feudalism]].

In 1917, Chen became a lecturer of [[Chinese Literature]], and a Dean of [[Peking University]]. Having the approval from the [[Cai Yuanpei]], the Chancellor of the [[Peking University]], Chen collected the writings of the students which he appreciated most, which especially included [[Li Dazhao]], [[Hu Shih]], [[Lu Xun]] and Qian Yuan. In order to expand the editorial department, ''New Youth'' was moved to Beijing at this time, and in February 1917, Chen used ''New Youth'' to promote science, democracy and modern literature, and to discourage the study of [[paleography]] and classical Chinese literature. The magazine began to advocate the use of the [[scientific method]] and [[Logical argument]]s towards the achievement of political, economic, [[Social issues|social]], ethical, and democratic goals.

''New Youth'' focused on different concerns during various phases of its development. From 1915 to 1918 it opposed Chinese conservatism (especially conservatism associated with Confucianism) and promoted the development of democracy. During this phase, it became influential among the [[New Culture Movement]]. From 1919 to 1921, until the formation of the Chinese Communist Party, it focused on promoting socialism, and Marxism. From 1921 to 1926, it published and disseminated the prevailing views of the members of the Communist Party.