"The key to Chinese characteristics lies in the 'two combinations'." Chinese Academy of History | Culture | Key

Time: June 1st to 2nd

Schedule: Visit the National Version Museum of China and the Chinese Academy of History, and attend a symposium on cultural inheritance and development

On the northward extension of Beijing's central axis, the architecture of the Chinese Academy of History resembles a tripod and a statue. From downstairs to upstairs, walking in a hurry for thousands of years.

Downstairs, there is a special exhibition named after the inscription "Dwelling in China" by He Zun of the Western Zhou Dynasty. Stoneware, pottery, jade, bronze, silk, bamboo slips, and other cultural elements have gathered for thousands of years. Upstairs, a symposium on the construction of modern Chinese civilization was held.

General Secretary Xi Jinping made it clear at the beginning: "Culture is related to national foundation and national luck." During this period of time, I have been thinking about the important proposition of promoting the construction of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics and building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation.

What we are thinking about is also a historical issue from "staying in China" to "why China".

Where they come from and where they are going, their speeches are insightful and profound.

The general secretary listened attentively.

Some scholars have said, "Culture is not a solidified sculpture, but a flowing water. However, the direction in which water flows is closely related to the practical needs of reality and social systems."

Some scholars have said, "Technology advances without progress, while culture needs to 'look ahead and consider the future'. The term 'the future has arrived' is popular, but don't forget 'the past has not gone'."

Some scholars have said, "One important reason why the Chinese nation can become a great nation and always stand among the nations of the world is that Chinese culture provides strong spiritual support and rich cultural nourishment."

Looking back, looking at the depth of history, looking at the grand context, Kyushu essence.

Continuity, innovation, unity, inclusivity, and peace, he succinctly explains the outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization, but what is more than just talking about civilization?

The premise is mutual agreement, the result is mutual achievement, the foundation of the road is built, the space for innovation is opened, and cultural subjectivity is consolidated. He deeply analyzes the significant significance of "two combinations", but what is more than focusing on "combination"?

Strengthening cultural confidence, upholding openness and inclusiveness, and adhering to integrity and innovation, he deeply interprets how to better shoulder the new cultural mission of the new era, but not just interpreting culture?

The essence that runs through this important speech is a road to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

To think about a nation from a civilized perspective, to understand the spirit, character, beliefs, breadth of mind, and integrity of a nation.

"The unity of Chinese civilization fundamentally determines the integration of various ethnic cultures of the Chinese nation, and the firm cohesion even in the face of major setbacks. It determines the common belief that the land cannot be separated, the country cannot be chaotic, the nation cannot be separated, and the civilization cannot be interrupted. It also determines that national unity is always the core of China's core interests, and that a strong and unified country is the fate of all ethnic groups' people."

This country recites a subset of scriptures and history, spanning thousands of years; This country has been studying the classic works of Marxism for over a hundred years... Through wind and rain, stepping on the road, civilization has infiltrated the muscles and blood of a great country, and integrated into the solid steps of the long journey.

The road is at your feet.

At the forum, General Secretary Xi Jinping spoke calmly and powerfully: "Why is our socialism different?" Why is it full of vitality? The key lies in Chinese characteristics, and the key to Chinese characteristics lies in the 'combination of the two'. "

"Only by standing on the magnificent 5000 year history of Chinese civilization can we truly understand the historical inevitability, cultural connotations, and unique advantages of China's path. The experience of both positive and negative aspects of history shows that 'the combination of the two' is the greatest magic weapon for us to achieve success."

Theory and practice focus on the great article of governing the country. This article is full of conversations between the past and the present.

"The people's congress system and political consultation system created by our party are deeply related to the people-oriented ideology of Chinese civilization, the concept of universal governance, the governance traditions of 'republic' and 'consultation', and the political wisdom of 'inclusiveness and seeking common ground while reserving differences'. We did not establish a federation system or a confederation system, but established a single system of state form and implemented a system of regional ethnic autonomy, which is in line with the trend of internal cohesion and diversified integration of the Chinese nation, and inherited the tradition of Chinese cultural unity of the Nine Provinces, the Six Contracts, and the One Country."

Today's great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation begins with the road the CPC has taken for more than a hundred years since its founding, and is deeply rooted in the 5000 year history of the Chinese nation's glorious civilization.

Once you have identified this path, boldly explore it and move forward without hesitation.

Confidence fills it.

The General Secretary concluded: "to strengthen cultural self-confidence is to stick to our own path." "after long-term efforts, we are in a better position to crack the 'ancient and modern struggle between China and the West' than ever before, and there is a more urgent need for a batch of cultural achievements that melt the ancient and modern times and connect China and the West."

Innovation runs through the entire process.

These words are rich in philosophy: "The 'combination' itself is innovation, while also opening up a vast space for theoretical and practical innovation. The 'second combination' allows us to grasp the initiative of thinking and culture, and effectively act on the path, theory, and system."

"More importantly, 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."

At the venue, concentrate and listen attentively.

They wrote down this remark of the General Secretary and kept it in mind: "the best way to inherit history is to create new history, and the greatest respect for human civilization is to create new forms of human civilization."