Current Politics Micro Observation | Taking on New Cultural Missions Context | China | Culture
To the north of Beijing and at the foot of Yanshan Mountain, there is a seed bank that continues the Chinese cultural heritage - the Central Headquarters of the National Version Museum of China.
The next day, the general secretary drove to the Chinese Institute of History to visit the special exhibition on the Origin of Civilization and Zhaizi China, examined some precious ancient books and documents and archives, and sent a message that "contribute more wisdom and strength of Chinese historiography to the modernization of Chinese style."
These two cultural halls are very concerned by the General Secretary and personally decided to establish, which is of great significance for inheriting Chinese civilization and doing a good job in studying and explaining the origin of Chinese civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping learned about the preservation of fine versions of the collection at the Lantai Cave Library of the National Edition Pavilion of China on △ June 1, 2023.
On June 2, △, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected the Chinese Academy of History.
On the afternoon of 2 June, after the inspection, General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the forum on cultural inheritance and development, clearly putting forward the "new cultural mission of the new era and new cultural mission" of "continuing to promote cultural prosperity, building a cultural power, and building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation."
The concept of "building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation" was first put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his inspection of the Yinxu site in Henan Province in October last year. At this forum, the General Secretary made a comprehensive, systematic and in-depth exposition on this important subject.
Deeply understanding the prominent characteristics of Chinese civilization
Chinese civilization is the only brilliant civilization in human history that has lasted for over 5000 years and has not been interrupted to this day.
"if we do not understand China from the historical continuity of a long history, it is impossible to understand ancient China, nor modern China, let alone the future China." At the forum on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping gave the "golden key" for understanding China. This paper deeply expounds the five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization-- outstanding continuity, outstanding innovation, outstanding unity, outstanding inclusiveness, and outstanding peace. It is clearly pointed out that these outstanding characteristics fundamentally determine the spiritual character and common beliefs of the Chinese nation.
On June 2, △, General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the forum on cultural inheritance and development in Beijing and delivered an important speech.
"the excellent Chinese traditional culture created and continued by the Chinese nation in thousands of years of history is the root and soul of the Chinese nation." General Secretary Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to inheriting and carrying forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture. He said affectionately, "where do we come from?" Where are we going? In China today, I remind myself all the time that I should have such a sense of history. " With a profound "sense of history", the General Secretary's "cultural footprint" throughout the country.
"when I went on an inspection tour in Shandong, I specially went to see the Confucius Temple of Confucius, and I also came to Wuyi Mountain to see Zhu Xi." In the mid-spring of 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping, who was on an inspection tour in Fujian, made a special trip to Zhu Xi Garden on the banks of the Jiuqu River.
He sighed with emotion and said, "If it weren't for China's 5000 year civilization, where would there be any Chinese characteristics? If it weren't for Chinese characteristics, how could there be such a successful path of socialism with Chinese characteristics today?"
General Secretary Xi Jinping learned about the life and Neo-Confucianism of △ in Zhu Xi Garden, Wuyi Mountain, Nanping, Fujian Province, on March 22nd, 2021.
Chinese culture has a long and rich history, and Chinese civilization is vast and profound. The outstanding continuity of Chinese civilization fundamentally determines that the Chinese nation will inevitably follow its own path.
In the century long struggle, the CPC has set foot on the land of China, inherited the Chinese civilization, explored and formed the correct path in line with China's national conditions, and embarked on the grand road of building socialism with Chinese characteristics.
From "One Combination" to "Two Combinations"
On November 15, 2012, Xi Jinping, who had just been elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, profoundly pointed out at the first Plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee that our party persisted in combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities and the characteristics of the times, went its own way independently, created and developed socialism with Chinese characteristics, and fundamentally changed the future and destiny of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation.
On July 1, 2021, at the meeting celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward "two combinations" for the first time, that is, persisting in combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's concrete reality and with excellent Chinese traditional culture.
General Secretary Xi Jinping has made important expositions on many occasions in adhering to the "two combinations."
On April 25th, △, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected and studied at Renmin University of China. This is the General Secretary watching the wisdom classroom of politics class in Li Tak Building and participating in the discussion.
On April 25, 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Renmin University of China for an inspection.
In the school library, which has a collection of more than 4.1 million books, the general secretary listened to the school's introduction on strengthening the protection and utilization of literature and ancient books and promoting the transformation and application of theoretical research achievements. The general secretary pointed out that the collection of red documents in Renmin University verifies our party's arduous process of establishing formal higher education, and is a very valuable red memory.
During the discussion with the representatives of teachers and students, the General Secretary stressed that it is necessary to persist in combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and with China's excellent traditional culture, based on the overall strategic situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the great changes that have not occurred in the world in a century, and constantly promote the Sinicization of Marxism.
On July 30, 2022, the National Version Museum of China officially opened its "One General and Three Divisions". The version hall consists of the Central General Hall, Xi'an Branch, Hangzhou Branch, and Guangzhou Branch. The picture shows the Guangzhou branch.
At this forum, the General Secretary expounded the profound connotation and great significance of the "two combinations", especially the "second combination" from five aspects.
The premise of "combination" is mutual agreement, and the result of "combination" is mutual achievement. "Combination" solidifies the foundation of the road, opens up innovation space, and consolidates cultural subjectivity.
——The second combination is another ideological liberation, allowing us to fully utilize the precious resources of excellent traditional Chinese culture in a broader cultural space, and explore future oriented theoretical and institutional innovations.
——The second combination is a profound summary of our party's historical experience in the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, a profound grasp of the development laws of Chinese civilization, indicating that our party's understanding of the Chinese path, theory, and system has reached a new height, indicating that our party's historical self-confidence and cultural confidence have reached a new height, and that our party's consciousness in promoting cultural innovation in inheriting excellent traditional Chinese culture has reached a new height.
Strengthen cultural confidence and persist in following one's own path
The Dunhuang culture, which has lasted for nearly two thousand years, has a rich and profound historical heritage, and profound cultural connotations.
During the discussion with everyone, the General Secretary pointed out: "looking back at history, only a nation with an open and inclusive mind like the Chinese nation will accommodate the convergence of different civilizations in the world." "Dunhuang culture shows the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation. Only a civilization full of self-confidence will tolerate, learn from, and absorb different civilizations while maintaining its own national characteristics. "
△ the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang
Strengthening confidence in the path, theory, and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics ultimately means strengthening cultural confidence, which is a more fundamental, profound, and lasting force.
Promoting high-quality development, culture is an important fulcrum; To meet the growing needs of the people for a better life, culture is an important factor; To overcome various risks and challenges on the path of progress, culture is an important source of strength.
"to continue to promote cultural prosperity, build a cultural power, and build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation at a new historical starting point, we must strengthen cultural self-confidence, adhere to our own path, and be based on the great historical and contemporary practice of the Chinese nation. We should sum up China's experience with Chinese truth, upgrade it to Chinese theory, and achieve spiritual independence." At the forum on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping spoke sonorously.
The Chinese Archaeological Museum located within the Chinese Academy of History
Chinese civilization endows Chinese path to modernization with profound connotation, and Chinese path to modernization endows Chinese civilization with modern strength.
On the new journey, Chinese path to modernization, deeply rooted in the excellent traditional Chinese culture, will surely gather a strong spiritual force for the rejuvenation of a strong country. The Chinese people will adhere to openness and inclusiveness, uphold the spirit of integrity and innovation, continue the historical context, and write a contemporary chapter.
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