"There are many important elements of China's excellent traditional culture, which together shape the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization."
At the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly put forward the five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization - continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness and peace with cultural consciousness that connects ancient and modern. This is a profound summary of China's cultural characteristics and the spirit of Chinese civilization, a new perspective for promoting Chinese-style modernization, a magnificent drawing on the creation of a new culture, and a fundamental guideline for building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation.
Through history, reality, and the future
Answer: Create a new cultural era
"I have been longing for it for a long time." In October 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Anyang, Henan Province, to inspect the Yin Wu site.
The general secretary pointed out the profound meaning of this trip: "To study and understand Chinese civilization more deeply, apply the past to the present, and provide reference for better building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation." ”
This important idea was further elaborated at the symposium on cultural inheritance and development: "It is our new cultural mission to continue to promote cultural prosperity, build a cultural power, and build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation at a new starting point." ”
On the new journey of great rejuvenation, the general secretary put forward the major thesis of the five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization and issued a great call to undertake a new cultural mission and strive to build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation.
▲Henan Anyang Yinxu Palace Zongmiao ruins. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li An
This is a deep feeling for the excellent traditional Chinese culture——
Compared with "root and soul", metaphorically referred to as "spiritual lifeline", regarded as "the rich nourishment of the Chinese nation's endless vitality and development" and "the foundation for us to stand firm in the turmoil of world culture", General Secretary Xi Jinping's deep affection and respect for the excellent traditional Chinese culture has always been consistent.
From proposing to "protect the city's historical and cultural heritage as if you cherish your own life" to exhorting "to cherish and respect ancient buildings, old houses, and old neighborhoods"; From the reconvening of the Central Urban Work Conference after 37 years to indicate that "the historical context of the city continues", to the Central Economic Work Conference emphasizing the need to "fear history, culture and ecology"... Along the way, "let the city retain memories and let people remember homesickness" is a deep concern for General Secretary Xi Jinping.
This is a solid footprint to continue the Chinese cultural context——
To protect the Liangzhu site, General Secretary Xi Jinping made the important conclusion that "it is a sacred place that empirically proves the history of China's 5,000-year civilization";
Visiting Yongqing Fang, Guangzhou, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that "more use of micro-transformation as 'embroidery' kung fu";
Coming to Bijiehua Village in Guizhou, General Secretary Xi Jinping encouraged everyone to "carry forward the seedling embroidery" and "contribute to industrial poverty alleviation and rural revitalization";
Walking into Xinjiang University, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that "Chinese civilization is the foundation of all ethnic cultures in Xinjiang" and "forged the sense of Chinese national community";
Concerned about the compilation and publication of the major national cultural project "Chinese Painting Series of Past Dynasties", General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized "continuing to dig deep into the genetic code of the continuous inheritance of Chinese civilization";
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The context is through, Sven is in the z. General Secretary Xi Jinping inherits Chinese civilization with practical actions and activates the vitality of China's excellent traditional culture with the power of Marxist truth. In the new era, the land of China presents a grand atmosphere of "melancholy and civilized", and the foundation of cultural self-confidence has been further consolidated.
This is an inclusive and eclectic broad-mindedness -
The Chinese nation has always stressed that "the world is one family" and longed for a beautiful world in which "the road travels and the world serves the public". The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is precisely the modernization and modernization of China's excellent traditional cultural values and spiritual bloodline, and has provided China's answer for mankind to cope with global challenges, achieve peaceful development, and move towards prosperity and progress.
Boao Forum for Asia, Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Shanghai International Import Expo, Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations... A series of home diplomacy, demonstrating openness, self-confidence and a big country's mind.
From the Global Development Initiative, to the Global Security Initiative, to the Global Civilization Initiative, we have continuously enriched and expanded the ideological connotation and practical path of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
A foreign dignitary sincerely sighed: "This reflects the wisdom of ancient Chinese civilization and China's historical responsibility as a responsible big country." ”
This is a profound reflection to promote the rejuvenation of Chinese civilization -
Take the rules of the ancients and open up your own life.
Only by understanding the development history of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years can we understand the confidence and heritage of the Chinese nation's culture.
"The 'second union' is another emancipation of the mind." At the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping incisively expounded the internal mechanism of combining the basic principles of Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
"It is the only way to open up and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics on the profound foundation of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and to integrate the basic tenets of Marxism with China's specific conditions and with China's outstanding traditional culture."
The combination of the basic tenets of Marxism and the excellent traditional Chinese culture has given the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics a broader and far-reaching historical depth and laid a solid cultural foundation for Chinese-style modernization.
It is in this sense that the general secretary emphasized that "Chinese-style modernization gives modern power to Chinese civilization, and Chinese civilization gives Chinese-style modernization a profound foundation."
The more you know, the more you do; The more you do, the better you know.
Today's world has accelerated the evolution of major changes unprecedented in a century, and human society is once again standing at the crossroads of where to go. The Communist Party of China is determined to build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation, which is not only necessary for the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, but also for safeguarding and promoting lasting peace and common prosperity in the world.
"The best inheritance of history is to create new history; The greatest tribute to human civilization is to create a new form of human civilization. ”
This voice responds to the ceaseless waves of the long river of Chinese culture and history, and leads this great river with majestic power to rush forward.
Recognize the outstanding characteristics of civilization
Vigorously promote the construction of culture in the new era
Why civility? Why China?
May 27, 2022, Zhongnanhai, Beijing. A collective study of the Politburo of the Central Committee, which focused on the project of exploring the source of Chinese civilization, was conducted here.
"Chinese civilization has a long history and is broad and profound, which is the unique spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation, the foundation of contemporary Chinese culture, the spiritual bond that binds Chinese people all over the world, and the treasure of Chinese cultural innovation."
With a profound understanding of Chinese civilization, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed when presiding over the study that it is necessary to deeply understand the development history of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years and deepen the study of the history of Chinese civilization.
To see is to know in, to see the past is to know.
At the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping's "Chinese civilization view" was further deepened. The five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization are of great guiding significance for us to comprehensively understand the history of Chinese civilization, better undertake new cultural missions, and work together to create a new culture belonging to our time.
Outstanding continuity, determination to firmly follow your own path.
On June 1, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping walked into the Central General Hall of the National Version Pavilion of China.
"Shengshi Xiuwen." In the Lantai Cave Vault in the museum, General Secretary Xi Jinping has spoken this word many times.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "The original intention of building the version museum is to collect, that is, in our historical stage, to collect and protect the classics that can be collected since ancient times, and continue to pass on the only uninterrupted civilization in the world." ”
▲This is the Wenhan Hall of the Central Headquarters of the National Version Museum of China taken in May 2023. Xinhua News Agency
The Chinese nation is an ancient and great nation in the world. If we do not understand China from the perspective of its long historical continuity, it is impossible to understand ancient China, nor modern China, let alone future China.
"Taking history as a guide, we can learn from it." China has firm confidence in the road, theory and system, and its essence is cultural self-confidence based on the inheritance of civilization for more than 5,000 years. Standing at the height of civilization, "following your own path" has a strong foundation.
Outstanding innovation, creating enterprising spirit and fearless character.
On June 7, 2023, the first Summit Forum on the Construction of a Cultural Power opened in Shenzhen. General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to express warm congratulations on behalf of the Party Central Committee.
"Adhere to integrity and innovation, stimulate the vitality of national cultural innovation and creativity". This congratulatory letter once again sends out the strong voice of the times for creating a new culture and building a new civilization.
Revolutionizing the old and advancing with the times is the eternal spiritual temperament of Chinese civilization.
Thousands of years ago, the ancestors of the Chinese nation adhered to the spirit of "although the Zhou is old, its life is new", they began the great practice of creating Chinese civilization. From the perspective of thousands of years of history, reform and opening up are generally China's historical normal, Chinese civilization has continued to develop in inheritance and innovation, breaking through the "mountains and heavy waters" again and again, and repeatedly ushering in the "willow and flowers", the great tree of civilization can be long and big, and the roots are deep, so that the Chinese civilization has unparalleled creative ability and innovative awareness.
Outstanding unity, the great power of unity.
"In tomorrow's China, strength comes from unity." In his 2023 New Year's message, General Secretary Xi Jinping firmly pointed out that "more than 1.4 billion Chinese think in one place, work hard in one place, and work together in the same boat, and there is no obstacle that cannot be done." ”
Work with one heart and one mind, gather strength, and leap forward.
A history of China is a history of the integration and convergence of all ethnic groups into a pluralistic and integrated Chinese nation, and a history of all ethnic groups jointly creating, developing and consolidating the great motherland of unification. Culturally eclectic, economically interdependent, and emotionally close to each other, each ethnic group has formed a spirit of collectivism, and each member has acquired an extremely strong sense of community. A unified China is the carrier of the Chinese national community, maintaining the destiny of all ethnic groups and uniting each individual.
Outstanding inclusiveness, highlighting the pattern of virtuous goods.
On the banks of the Bahe River and under the Chang'an Pagoda, the thousand-year-old capital ushered in a grand event where history and the future blended——
On May 18-19, 2023, the China-Central Asia Summit was held in Xi'an. In the ancient charm of the Tang style, the heads of state of Central Asian countries felt the grace of Chinese culture and embracing all rivers and rivers.
"Shaanxi is the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road and has witnessed the profound friendship between China and Central Asian countries for more than 2,000 years. For thousands of years, China and the people of Central Asia have exchanged information and learned from each other, creating the glory of the ancient Silk Road and writing a chapter in the history of exchanges between human civilizations. General Secretary Xi Jinping said.
Exploring the depths of history, Chinese civilization has been passed down and has always endured in eclecticism. In the course of exchanges and mutual learning, Chinese civilization has enriched itself and given gifts to others, contributing profound ideological systems, rich scientific, technological, cultural and artistic achievements, and unique institutional creations to the world, profoundly affecting the process of world civilization.
Outstanding peace, showing the image of the road of righteousness.
In November 2019, President Xi Jinping, who was visiting Greece, walked into the Acropolis Museum. The "Contemplative Athena" relief caught his eye.
"This is the goddess Athena who has just rested and meditated after participating in the war." Pavlopoulos, then President of Greece, who accompanied the visit, acted as a "docent".
"She was thinking about the meaning of war." President Xi Jinping talked about the Chinese allusion to "stopping the war for force", and President Pavlopoulos could not help nodding in agreement.
China was one of the most powerful countries in the world for a long time in its history, but it has no record of colonization and aggression against other countries. Since ancient times, Chinese civilization has not been exclusive, but has continuously developed in inclusiveness by virtue of its essential attribute of advocating peace.
China will never engage in national hegemony, nor does it agree with the zero-sum game of you lose and I win, because the pursuit of peace, harmony and harmony has long been deeply rooted in the spiritual world of the Chinese nation and dissolved in the blood of the Chinese people.
Take on a new cultural mission
Open a new era of civilization in historical progress
In the autumn of 2022, the major cultural project "Fuxing Wenku" was officially published.
The five parts contain more than 60 volumes, more than 300 volumes, and more than 110 million words, and have published three parts with a total of 37 volumes, 195 volumes, and 61.9 million words, covering a time span of more than 100 years... The emperor's masterpiece echoes between the lines the sonorous footsteps of an ancient nation towards rejuvenation.
"Cultivating history and establishing classics, preserving history to enlighten wisdom, and educating people is a tradition of the Chinese nation that has lasted for thousands of years." In his preface to the "Rejuvenation Library", General Secretary Xi Jinping issued a strong voice of the times to "strengthen historical self-confidence, grasp the general trend of the times, and take the Chinese road well".
▲This is a large-scale historical document series "Fuxing Bunko" (data photo). Xinhua News Agency (Photo courtesy of Chung Hwa Book Company)
Describe the pioneering of our ancestors and enlighten the struggles of those who come.
The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China drew up a grand blueprint for comprehensively building a modern socialist country and comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and clarified the development goals of building a culturally powerful country and significantly enhancing the country's cultural soft power by 2035.
Standing at a new historical starting point and continuing to promote cultural prosperity, build a cultural power, and build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation, it is all the more necessary for us to comprehensively understand the development history of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years, profoundly grasp the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization, better understand and identify with Chinese civilization, stimulate the spiritual strength of self-confidence and self-improvement, and show a more positive historical responsibility.
To better undertake the new cultural mission, we must strengthen cultural self-confidence, adhere to our own path, and achieve spiritual independence——
Sichuan Meishan Mountain, Sansu Temple ancient trees towering.
Front Hall, Dining Hall, Qixian Hall, Lai Fengxuan... There is an endless stream of visitors from all over the world who come to study tourism, they wander in the ancient shrine surrounded by water on three sides, sighing at the worldly talent of "one family and three masters", and impressed by the pure family style of "filial piety and benevolence, kindness and thinness".
Through brick by brick, poem by painting, today's Chinese people are more convinced that there were such people in this land: they have endured the wind and frost but never yielded, and they have gone through all the vicissitudes of life and bones.
A drop of water can see the sun, and a Sansu Temple can see the breadth and depth of Chinese culture.
Standing on a vast land of more than 9.6 million square kilometers, sucking the cultural nutrients accumulated by the long struggle of the Chinese nation, and possessing the majestic power of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, we insist on following our own path, with an incomparably broad stage, an incomparably profound historical heritage, and an incomparably strong determination to advance.
"The ideological content of China's excellent traditional culture is widely involved in understanding the world, transforming the world, governing the country, and moral construction, and absorbing the essence of it will be conducive to the smooth progress of Chinese-style modernization." Chen said, senior professor of liberal arts at Tsinghua University and dean of the Academy of Chinese Studies.
To better undertake the new cultural mission, we must uphold openness and inclusiveness, and constantly cultivate and create socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era——
On June 7, 2023, the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Expo Fair opened.
It attracted more than 100,000 kinds of cultural and creative industry exhibits at home and abroad, the number of exhibitors increased from more than 700 in the first edition to 3,596, and the number of countries and regions visiting, exhibiting and purchasing increased from more than 10 to 108...
Since its establishment in 2004, the exhibition scale, number of visitors, degree of internationalization and transaction results of the Expo have increased year after year, and has become an important platform for promoting Chinese culture to go global and an important window for expanding cultural opening to the outside world.
Chinese culture is both national and global. Since ancient times, Chinese civilization has been known for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has constantly gained new vitality through exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations.
Today, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process, and the international community is paying more and more attention to China and hoping to understand Chinese culture. Only by breaking the barriers of cultural exchanges with an inclusive mind, absorbing the nutrients of civilizations of all countries with an inclusive attitude, and better promoting Chinese culture to go out with a confident and open attitude can we promote the common progress of civilizations of all countries in exchanges and mutual learning and write a new chapter of human civilization.
To better undertake the new cultural mission, we must adhere to integrity and innovation, continue the historical context, and compose a contemporary chapter——
As night falls, the lights come on. In an instant, Xi'an "changed" into Chang'an.
Under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the scenic area of Datang Never Sleeps City, the 2-kilometer long street is crowded. This imitation Tang pedestrian street is scattered with Chang'an 12 o'clock theme blocks that experience the life of the Tang Dynasty and the starlight trail that feels the charm of Tang poetry. Climbing the Xi'an City Wall, a pair of VR glasses can allow visitors to overlook the ancient city from "high"; A digital projection of lights will reproduce the style of Tangcheng that "hundreds of homes are like a game of Go, and the twelfth street is like a vegetable planting".
Let history speak, let artifacts speak. "In the face of a rich historical culture and rich cultural relics, on the basis of giving priority to protection, we accelerate the activation and utilization of cultural relics through multiple methods such as artistic creation, scientific and technological application, and audiovisual expression, and constantly give citizens and tourists a new experience." Sun Chao, director of the Xi'an Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, said.
The new culture consciously promotes the cultural relics collected in museums, the heritage displayed in the vast land, and the words written in ancient books come alive, and the context is passed down and timeless.
In today's China, the "cultural fever" is booming, the "cultural and creative wind" is blowing vigorously, the people's enthusiasm for traditional culture is rising day by day, and the vitality of China's excellent traditional culture is bursting out, which requires us to adhere to the righteousness and vigor of upright innovation, adhere to a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending, adhere to creative transformation and innovative development, stimulate the vitality of national cultural innovation and creativity, continue to enhance the spiritual power to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and constantly create new brilliance of Chinese culture.
Looking back, Chinese civilization carries the endless spiritual bloodline of the Chinese nation, and it is still dazzling after thousands of years of ups and downs, writing a glorious chapter on the long axis of human development.
"Persist in following our own path, base ourselves on the great historical practice and contemporary practice of the Chinese nation, sum up China's experience with Chinese principles, elevate China's experience to Chinese theory, and realize spiritual independence." General Secretary Xi Jinping's firm and powerful words, across time and space, point out the direction -
In the new journey, contemporary Chinese communists and Chinese people should and will be able to undertake new cultural missions, carry out new cultural creation in practice and creation, and build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation in the course of historical progress.
Source: Xinhua News Agency