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Beijing, June 3rd (Xinhua)-- General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the National Edition Hall of China and the Chinese Academy of History and attended a symposium on cultural inheritance and development.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Xiaosong, Lin Hui People's Daily reporter Du Shangze, Zhang He
How can a country's never-ending historical context be inherited and continued?
How can a nation's long-standing civilization be developed and developed?
With such profound thinking, from June 1 to 2, General Secretary Xi Jinping made a special trip to the National Edition Hall of China and the Chinese Academy of History to inspect and investigate, attended a forum on cultural inheritance and development, and delivered an important speech. from the perspective of the overall strategy for the development of the cause of the party and the state, this paper makes a comprehensive, systematic and in-depth exposition on a series of major theoretical and practical issues concerning the inheritance and development of Chinese culture, and issues an exciting call.
"We must strengthen our cultural confidence, take on our mission, and work together to create a new culture that belongs to our era, and build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation."
The construction of the National Edition Hall of China and the establishment of the Institute of Chinese History are major decisions made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core.
"I've been wanting to visit these two pavilions for two years, but I haven't found a chance. This time I made up my mind to take two and a half days to take a walk and have a look. " General Secretary Xi Jinping said.
On the afternoon of the 1st, General Secretary Xi Jinping drove to the foot of Yanshan, about 40 kilometers from the central city of Beijing, to inspect the Central General Hall of the National Edition Museum of China.
This was originally an abandoned quarry. After ecological restoration, a magnificent ancient architectural complex was built along the mountain.
"the National version Pavilion is a construction project that I personally approved and has been very concerned about." The general secretary looked around and smiled and said, "located between the mountains and rivers, Chinese classical architecture looks very comfortable."
Entering the Wenhua Hall, bypassing the large screen, you will face the National Edition Exhibition Hall - the National Study. Surrounded by 15 sets of giant bookshelves, nearly 30000 volumes of high-quality publications from New China are displayed, creating a Chinese style book collection space.
The General Secretary approached the bookcase and watched it carefully. a set of complete works of Song paintings attracted his attention.
"this is a project that Zhang Xi of Zhejiang University was in charge of when I was working in Zhejiang. First, he compiled the complete works of Song painting, and then extended it to the "Great Department of Chinese painting of past dynasties". Not only in Zhejiang, but also with extensive cooperation at home and abroad. " The general secretary recalled.
At that time, it was with the personal promotion and support of Comrade Xi Jinping that the Chinese painting Series, a major national cultural project that lasted for more than 10 years, was successfully published, bringing together thousands of years of paintings and national treasures scattered all over the world. vividly present the magnificent pre-Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty, the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the elegant Song rhyme, and the elegant demeanor of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
The soul of the country is transformed and forged through culture.
On the dome is a Song Dynasty stone carved astronomical map, which marks the positions of stars observed by ancient people. The stars are brilliant and vast.
"the selection of this pattern conveys the moral of the 'Wenhange' of the Central Hall of the National Edition Hall of China: Chinese civilization is as vast and bright as the stars." Listening to the explanation of the commentator, the general secretary nodded from time to time.
Version is the carrier and medium for inheriting excellent traditional Chinese culture, and it is a symbol and witness of the long and prosperous history of Chinese civilization.
During the reign of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty, precious oracle bone inscriptions, bamboo slips, ancient texts, and woodblock rubbings, such as the "Four Directions Wind" oracle bone inscriptions, the Song carved version of the "Tang Lake Poetry Manuscript", the Song rubbings of the "West Tower Sutra", and the Tang written version of the "Miao Fa Lianhua Jing", all demonstrate the brilliance of Chinese civilization and the vast and profound traditional Chinese culture.
General Secretary Xi Jinping stopped from time to time to inspect and inquire about the relevant situation.
"This is an ancient book version that plays an important political role - the Ming Dynasty Blue Grid Manuscript" Records of the Ryukyu Islands ", which is an early version of the record of the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands belonging to the territory of China. The book records as follows: on the tenth day... passing through Pingjia Mountain, passing through Diaoyu Island, passing through Huangmao Island, passing through Chiyu Island... on the evening of the eleventh day, seeing Gumi Mountain, one belongs to Ryukyu..." Before the exhibition of the Ming Dynasty Manuscript "Records of the Ryukyu Islands", the staff explained in detail.
"when I was working in Fuzhou, I knew that Fuzhou had Ryukyu Pavilion and Ryukyu tombs, and there were deep contacts with Ryukyu. At that time, 36 people from Fujian entered Ryukyu." The General Secretary stressed that it is necessary to strengthen the collection and collation of ancient books and editions so as to inherit and develop Chinese civilization.
In the Wenhua Hall, there is another special exhibition called "Version Linlang", showcasing the exquisite and distinctive versions of contemporary Chinese publishing.
Pointing to the different versions of the Xinhua Dictionary in the booth, General Secretary Xi Jinping said to everyone, "I have used all these versions."
The Xinhua Dictionary, which has been slightly yellowed in the 1950s and 1960s, evokes the general secretary's mind:
"At that time, when I was cutting in line in northern Shaanxi, I would carry a" Xinhua Dictionary "in my pocket while working in the field. When I rested, I would take it out and flip through two pages, reading word by word. I would see how many pronunciations a word has and how many meanings it has, and how to use words accurately. When writing articles, would it be better to use five or six parallel sentences and five or six idioms all at once? Not necessarily, the key is to choose the most accurate and best word from it, rather than" Dou Shubao "or" Drop Shubao "."
New Year paintings, comic books, and promotional paintings are the distinctive collections of the National Version Museum.
"these comic books are all complete, and they were all torn up when I was a child," my mother-in-law stabbed, "Niutoushan", "Gun pick Xiaoliang King", "double gun Lu Wenlong", "Xiaoshanghe" …... " The General Secretary is like a few treasures, "these comic books are of great educational significance, and the people who draw them are all good at it."
After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, classic red works such as "Three Reds and One Creation" and "Green Mountains and Forest Protection" have had a wide impact on society.
The General Secretary carefully looked at the manuscripts and book versions of these works and said with emotion, "how many people have been inspired by these books at that time?" These excellent old works and films should now be taken out for a look and release. "
Subsequently, General Secretary Xi Jinping went into the Lantai cave library where ancient books were preserved and inspected the preservation and collection of the versions on the spot.
The word "Lan Tai" comes from the "List of Hundred Officials and Officials in the Book of Han", which means "in the palace, Lan Tai is in charge of the secretary for the collection of ancient books.".
The No.1 Library of Lantai Cave is a special collection of carved scriptures, which preserves the carved versions of the Tripitaka in four languages: Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, and Manchu. The woodblock made of high-quality pear wood and red birch wood, after hundreds of years of wind and rain, still exudes unique charm.
The General Secretary walked slowly into the depths of the shelf, carefully observed the precious cultural relics, and felt the atmosphere and details of the inheritance of ancient civilization: "take a walk and experience it." These engravings and classics not only contain the wisdom, spirit and culture of the Chinese nation, but also contain endless strength. "
In the second library, for the first time, the Wenyuan Pavilion, Wensu Pavilion, Wenjin Pavilion, and Wenlan Pavilion of the Complete Library of the Four Branches were displayed on the same stage, showcasing the authentic and simulated photocopy versions of the ancient books, fully presenting the style of the Complete Library of the Four Branches, achieving a "fusion of the Four Branches and the Four Branches.".
General Secretary Xi Jinping listened in detail to the introduction of the origin, paper printing, protection and collection of the edition of Si Ku Quan Shu, and urged the staff:
"What I am most concerned about is the most precious thing left by the vicissitudes of Chinese civilization. Some of the classics of the Chinese nation have lost a lot in the erosion of time, and these treasures left behind must be taken good care of and cherished by every means possible, so as to continue to inherit the only unbroken civilization in our world."
Out of the Lantai cave library, General Secretary Xi Jinping fully affirmed the completion and management of the China National version Hall.
He emphasized, "The original intention of building a version museum was to collect and protect all the classic materials that can be collected since ancient times at this stage of our history, and continue to inherit the only uninterrupted civilization in the world. In the prosperous era of writing, we now have the willingness and ability to do this great thing well."
As far as you can see the past, you can see the future.
The Chinese Academy of History is located in the cultural comprehensive area of the central area of the Beijing Olympic Park on the north extension line of the Beijing Central Axis, which connects ancient and modern times. When it was founded in 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a special congratulatory letter to encourage everyone to "give full play to the role of learning from the past and learning from the present, to educate people, and to contribute to promoting the development of Chinese historical research and strengthening international exchanges and cooperation in Chinese historical research."
On the afternoon of the 2nd, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to the Chinese Academy of History for inspection and research.
The Chinese Archaeological Museum in the courtyard is the first museum in China named after archaeology. A "historical avenue" showcases important milestones and significant events in China's historical development in the form of a timeline, engraved with the long history of Chinese civilization.
The General Secretary walked into the exhibition hall and walked along the "Historical Avenue" to carefully inquire about the latest archaeological excavations and the protection of cultural relics exhibits.
"This is a large mouth pottery statue unearthed from the Weichi Temple site in Mengcheng, Anhui Province during the Neolithic period, dating back approximately 4800 years." The commentator pointed to an exhibit of pottery, "Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the objects have carved symbols in the shapes of 'sun', 'moon', and 'mountain'. Abstract expression and combination have surpassed simple drawings, allowing us to see the embryonic form of Chinese characters. The earliest pottery in China appeared more than 16000 years ago."
"is China the country with the earliest origin of pottery in the world?" The general secretary asked the commentator.
"Yes."
"either 'one of the earliest' or 'the earliest'?" The general secretary asked again.
"Yes, early pottery discovered in other parts of the world was mostly spread after its origin in China."
The 7000 year old pottery figurines from the Neolithic Age, red script pottery flat pots, painted dragon patterned pottery plates, turquoise dragon shaped artifacts from the Erlitou site of the Xia Dynasty, ivory cups from the Shang Dynasty, and bronze sacrificial statues from the Zhou Dynasty... These exquisite unearthed cultural relics vividly showcase the historical footprints of the ancestors of the Chinese nation who fought hard and opened up mountains and forests.
"things from more than 4000 years ago are so exquisite." the technology was very advanced at that time. "it's beautiful! The craftsmanship is so exquisite. While walking, the General Secretary sincerely admired the ingenuity of the Chinese ancients and the splendid civilization of ancient China.
"I have gained a lot from reading the National Version Museum and the Chinese History Research Institute. I have a deeper feeling that Chinese culture has a long and profound history, and Chinese civilization is vast and profound."
With such deep experience, General Secretary Xi Jinping then attended the symposium on cultural inheritance and development in the seventh floor conference room of the Chinese Academy of History.
At the meeting, Professor Yang Geng of Beijing Normal University, Vice President Wang Bo of Peking University, Vice President Peng Gang of Tsinghua University, Director Xing Guangcheng of the Institute of Chinese Borderland Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Chairman Fan Dian of the Chinese Artists Association, and Senior Professor Mo Lifeng of Humanities and Social Sciences of Nanjing University gave speeches on promoting the integration of Marxist basic principles with excellent traditional Chinese culture, inheriting Chinese civilization, and promoting the compilation and research of the entire "Confucian Collection", promoting cultural inheritance and development through exchange and mutual learning, promoting the exchange and integration of various ethnic groups, promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture in literary and artistic creation, popularizing classical classics, and promoting traditional culture.
"Everyone has different perspectives and is concise and insightful, which is very inspiring."
After listening carefully to everyone's speeches, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Culture is related to national foundation and national luck." During this period of time, I have been thinking about the major proposition of promoting the construction of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics and building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, which is also the reason for convening this forum. "
Amid warm applause, General Secretary Xi Jinping made an important speech.
On profoundly grasping the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization, the General Secretary listed many important elements in China's excellent traditional culture in one breath.
The social ideal of serving the public and achieving universal harmony in the world, the governance philosophy of putting the people at the foundation of the country and governing with virtue, the tradition of unity that runs through the nine provinces and is diverse, the patriotism that is responsible for maintaining harmony and prosperity, the spiritual pursuit of carrying material wealth and promoting morality, the economic ethics of enriching the people and balancing righteousness and benefit, the ecological concept of harmony between heaven and humanity, and the harmonious development of all things, the philosophical thinking of seeking truth from facts and integrating knowledge and action, the thinking method of adhering to the principles of balance and maintaining harmony, and the way of communication that emphasizes faith, harmony, and kindness towards neighbors
The General Secretary stressed that these elements work together to shape the outstanding continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness and peace of Chinese civilization.
On the great significance of a profound understanding of the "two combinations", the General Secretary summarized it into five aspects and gave vivid expositions--
Combination is not a patchwork, not a simple physical reaction, but a profound chemical reaction that creates an organic and unified new cultural life form;
Why is our socialism different? Why can it be vibrant and full of vitality? The key lies in Chinese characteristics, and the key to Chinese characteristics lies in the combination of the two;
The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics was guided by Marxism and has also emerged from over 5000 years of Chinese civilization history;
"Chinese path to modernization is the modernization of continuing the ancient civilization, not the modernization of eliminating the ancient civilization; it is the modernization growing out of the land of China, not copying the modernization of other countries; it is the result of civilization renewal, not the product of civilization rupture"
The insightful interpretation and profound analysis guide people to have a deeper understanding that the "two combinations" are the only way to open up and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics on the profound foundation of over 5000 years of Chinese civilization.
On better shouldering the new cultural mission, the General Secretary summed up a series of new ideas, viewpoints and judgments put forward in the cultural construction since the 18th CPC National Congress.
Emphasizing the adherence to and strengthening of the Party's comprehensive leadership in propaganda, ideological and cultural work, shouldering new cultural missions, building a socialist cultural power, and forging new brilliance in socialist culture;
Emphasizing the fundamental system of adhering to the guiding position of Marxism in the field of ideology, promoting the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, and building a socialist ideology with strong cohesion and leadership;
Emphasizing the adherence to cultural confidence, promoting the prosperity of socialist culture, and building modern civilization of the Chinese nation;
Emphasis should be placed on guiding cultural construction with the core socialist values, and extensive promotion and education of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the Chinese Dream should be carried out, so that all people can closely unite in their ideals, beliefs, values, and moral concepts;
Emphasizing the acceleration of the construction of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics, starting from the actual situation in China, interpreting the Chinese path, interpreting Chinese practice, and constructing Chinese theory;
Emphasis is placed on promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional Chinese culture, so that Chinese culture can exhibit permanent charm and the charm of the times;
Emphasize the improvement of the power of news public opinion dissemination, guidance, influence, and credibility, promote the main theme, disseminate positive energy, and consolidate and strengthen the mainstream ideological and public opinion for advancing in the new era;
Emphasizing the people-centered creative orientation, prioritizing social benefits, and launching more excellent works that enhance the spiritual power of the people;
Emphasize the need to protect historical and cultural heritage like cherishing one's own life, strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural relics and the inheritance of cultural heritage, and safeguard the Chinese cultural heritage;
It emphasizes that Chinese path to modernization is a modernization in which material civilization and spiritual civilization are coordinated, which can promote the common prosperity of all people's spiritual life and the all-round development of people;
Emphasize the strengthening of the sense of community among the Chinese nation and the construction of a shared spiritual home for the Chinese nation;
Emphasize that if you can't pass the Internet, you can't pass the long-term governance. We should turn the Internet into an increment of career development, cultivate a positive, healthy and upward looking network culture, and build a network civilization;
Emphasizing the enhancement of national cultural soft power and the influence of Chinese culture, strengthening the construction of international communication capacity, telling the story of China well, and promoting Chinese culture to better go global;
Emphasizing the promotion of common values for all mankind, implementing global civilization initiatives, promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, enriching the world civilization garden, and so on.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that these important viewpoints are the theoretical summary of the practical experience of the party's leading cultural construction in the new era and the fundamental follow of doing a good job in propaganda, ideological and cultural work, and must be carried out for a long time and continuously enriched and developed.
To continue promoting cultural prosperity, building a strong cultural nation, and building a modern civilization of the Chinese nation at a new historical starting point, it is necessary to strengthen cultural confidence, uphold openness and inclusiveness, and adhere to integrity and innovation.
How can the CPC and the Chinese people make new and greater contributions to the garden of human civilization in the new era?
General Secretary Xi Jinping's firm and powerful words span time and space and guide the future--
"The best inheritance of history is to create new history; the greatest respect for human civilization is to create new forms of human civilization."
