Xinhua Commentary | Creating a New Cultural Lifeform - Deeply Understanding the Major Significance of "Two Combinations" Part Three of the Commentary Series | Culture | Two
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 20th (Xinhua) - Creating a New Cultural Lifeform - A Series of Commentaries on the Significance of Deeply Understanding the "Two Combinations"
Xinhua News Agency reporters Wang Ziming, Sun Shaolong, Zhang Yan
At the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping explained in depth the significance of the "two combinations", pointing out that the result of the "combination" is mutual achievement, producing a "profound chemical reaction", and creating an organically unified new cultural life body:
"Let Marxism become Chinese, Chinese excellent traditional culture become modern, and let the new culture formed through 'combination' become the cultural form of Chinese path to modernization."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition points out the movement law and achievement form of the "two combinations", and points out the methods, paths and goals for the efforts to build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation in the new era.
"Make Marxism China's"
Looking at the "Seeking Truth from Facts" plaque hanging high in the lecture hall, General Secretary said earnestly, "We must localize the truth."
The process of localizing truth is the process of Marxism becoming part of China. When scientific theories are rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese national history and culture, the tree of Marxist truth is growing deeper and more lush, firmly rooted in the land of China.
The theory of Marxism, which originated in the West, resonated with Chinese civilization since its inception.
Looking back a hundred years ago, the country was humiliated, the people suffered, and civilization was shrouded in dust. At the time of saving the nation from extinction, the CPC found Marxism, and let those "unheard of" principles open up a Xintiandi in the Chinese spiritual world.
For the ancient Chinese civilization, why did Marxism, which originated in Europe, show a bright future in the hot land of the East?
General Secretary Xi Jinping gave the answer: "After Marxism was introduced into China, the proposition of scientific socialism was warmly welcomed by the Chinese people, and it finally took root in the land of China and blossomed and bear fruit. It is by no means accidental, but it has been inherited from my country for thousands of years. Excellent history and culture are integrated with the daily and unconscious values of the people."
This may seem like a chance encounter of ideas, but in reality, it is the integration of culture and the inevitability of history.
Marxism is constantly taking root and achieving theoretical leaps in the process of sinicization and modernization.
On October 27, 2022, the first local inspection after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to the site of the Seventh National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Yangjialing, Yan'an, to visit the former site of the revolution and feel the enlightenment of history.
The 7th National Congress of the Communist Party of China established the guiding position of Mao Zedong Thought in the entire Party, incorporated Mao Zedong Thought into the Party Constitution, and pointed out the correct direction and opened up the right path for our Party to continuously move from victory to victory.
Comrade Mao Zedong was the first to put forward the significant proposition of "sinicization of Marxism". He pointed out that "the 'essence' of Marxism needs to be learned, but it must be combined with the actual situation in our country.".
Only by combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific realities of China and the excellent traditional culture of China, can we always maintain the vigorous vitality and vigor of Marxism.
Adhere to Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thinking of the "Three Represents", and the scientific development concept, and fully implement Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. The Communist Party of China, an "action Marxist", firmly believes in Marxism and treats Marxism with a scientific attitude.
Continuously promoting the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, Marxism has demonstrated a stronger and more convincing power of truth on the land of China.
At Frankfurt, London, New York and other major international book fairs, "Xi Jinping on governing the country" was favored by readers and became a well-deserved boutique book.
Former US Secretary of State Kissinger said, "This book opens a clear and profound window to understanding a leader, a country, and a civilization that has been around for thousands of years."
The Chinese Communists, with Comrade Xi Jinping as the main representative, insisted on combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and with China's excellent traditional culture, profoundly summarized and made full use of the historical experience since the founding of the party, and proceeded from the new reality. Created Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.
Adhering to the principle of "putting the people first", drawing on the people-oriented concept of excellent traditional Chinese culture, and developing the Marxist view of the masses;
Emphasizing the strengthening of the sense of community among the Chinese nation, drawing on the national historical view of "diversity and unity" from the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and deepening Marxist ethnic theory;
Promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, shining with the wisdom of China's excellent traditional culture of "one family under heaven", and developing Marxist theory of world history;
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Xi Jinping's thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era has realized the integration of the essence of Marxist thought with the spiritual characteristics of Chinese excellent traditional culture, and is full of strong Chinese flavor, profound Chinese feelings, and a noble national soul. constantly consolidate the historical and mass foundation of the Sinicization of Marxism.
"Chinese excellent traditional culture has become modern"
Adhering to creative transformation and innovative development, the light of truth in Marxism has activated the genes of Chinese civilization, making it compatible with contemporary culture and coordinated with modern society.
This is the inheritance and development of Chinese cultural heritage——
In early autumn of August 2019, the Hexi Corridor was illuminated by the Qilian Snow Mountain and the desert oasis.
General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Gansu. The first stop came to the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang to inspect the colorful sculptures and murals with a long history, understand the historical evolution and cultural relics protection research, and emphasized that "it is necessary to strengthen support and support for the inheritance of the quintessence of the country and the protection of intangible cultural heritage".
From attaching importance to Dunhuang culture and the protection of Liangzhu ruins to promoting the completion of cultural halls such as China's National Edition Museum, from paying attention to the protection of traditional blocks and ancient buildings to promoting the construction of the Grand Canal cultural belt, General Secretary Xi Jinping has put into practice the protection and inheritance of Chinese culture with the lofty sense of mission of protecting the fire of civilization and passing on the context of sustainability.
From putting forward "adhering to the position of Chinese culture", to emphasizing "clearly establishing Chinese style and Chinese style in the field of world literature and art", and then to "strengthening the protection and inheritance of history and culture in urban and rural construction", General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints and new judgments around the protection of cultural inheritance, so as to promote the inheritance of cultural heritage.
Under the personal promotion of General Secretary Xi Jinping, and under the guidance of Xi Jinping's thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, the historical relics collected in museums, the cultural heritage on the vast land, and the Chinese characters written in ancient books have come to life, and Chinese culture has become increasingly prominent. The profound wisdom and eternal value through time and space.
This is the exploration and innovation of excellent traditional Chinese culture——
Looking back more than a decade ago, China, at that time, although already ranked as the world's second largest economy, accumulated a series of deep-seated contradictions during the long-term high-speed economic growth process. The old problems were solved, and new problems emerged.
The reform has entered a deep-water zone, involving an unprecedented number of problems, a wide range of fields, and deep contradictions. It is no longer feasible to rely on a few reform measures in a piecemeal manner.
The ancients said, "Those who do not plan for the world are not enough to plan for a moment; those who do not plan for the whole are not enough to plan for a domain."
"Comprehensively deepening reform is a major strategic deployment related to the overall development of the party and the country, not a single reform in a certain field." General Secretary Xi Jinping interprets the ancient wisdom into the new connotation of the times.
With the goal of "improving and developing the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, advancing the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity", behind the magnificent comprehensive reform lies the broad mindedness and vision of "those who plan for the overall situation".
Entering a new era, a series of new ideas, viewpoints, and judgments have activated the foundation and wisdom of excellent traditional Chinese culture, providing rich nourishment for governing the country:
Drawing on the political tradition of "six contracts, nine states interconnected", the entire party is "like a body wielding arms, like an arm wielding fingers", with each vehicle, horse, and artillery showcasing its strengths, and a clear overall chess game;
Adhering to the clear consciousness that "every general establishes a country, the system cannot be ignored", drawing the institutional map of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and building a solid institutional foundation for long-term stability and stability;
Based on the strategic vision of "stopping war with war and stopping conflict with military force", the People's Army has achieved a revolutionary reshaping of its overall structure, and its national defense and economic strength have been simultaneously enhanced;
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The new reasons are intertwined, and the excellent traditional Chinese culture is integrated into all aspects of national governance, shining with vitality.
This is an inexhaustible spiritual driving force for the construction of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the nation——
A person without spirit will not stand, and a country without spirit will not be strong. Only by standing firmly and spiritually can a nation stand firm in the tide of history.
The Chinese civilization embodies the deepest spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation, representing a unique spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation, and is the source and root of the Chinese national spirit.
Establishing the roots of culture, forging the soul of spirit, and sucking on the nourishment of over 5000 years of Chinese civilization, the spiritual world of the Chinese people is becoming increasingly abundant.
In the new era, billions of Chinese people continue the deep spiritual bloodline, gather the profound and vigorous Chinese power, and with unwavering historical and cultural confidence, forge ahead on the great journey of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
"Let the new culture formed through 'combination' become the cultural form of Chinese path to modernization"
"Chinese-style modernization is socialist modernization under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It not only has the common characteristics of modernization in all countries, but also has Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions." In the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping stated the rich connotation of Chinese-style modernization.
Looking back, every step of the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics shines with the brilliance of the times, which combines the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities and excellent traditional Chinese culture.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has linked the inheritance and development of Chinese culture with the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, integrated the essence of Chinese excellent traditional culture into the great practice of Chinese-style modernization, and created the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization.
In the practice of modernization with a huge population, the humanistic ideas of "serving the public" and "putting the people first" are conveyed;
In the unremitting pursuit of "common prosperity for all people", the governance concept of "the country is called wealthy, and cares about enriching the people" can be seen;
In the overall planning of "coordinating material civilization and spiritual civilization", the dialectical thinking of "only yin cannot be achieved, only yang cannot be born" is demonstrated;
In the solid action of "harmonious coexistence between humans and nature", embody the development concept of "all things are nurtured together" and "unity of heaven and humanity";
In the firm decision to pursue the path of peaceful development, understand the social ideals of "honesty and harmony" and "kindness and good neighborliness".
The extensive, profound, brilliant and splendid Chinese excellent traditional culture has provided fertile soil for the modernization of Marxism in China, and has provided profound ideological resources and spiritual impetus for the five aspects of Chinese characteristics of Chinese path to modernization.
The basic principles of Marxism are combined with the specific realities of China and the excellent traditional culture of China, depicting a broad picture of a new form of human civilization.
"The best inheritance of history is to create a new history; the greatest respect for human civilization is to create a new form of human civilization." General Secretary Xi Jinping made a strong voice of the times at the symposium on cultural inheritance and development.
Chinese path to modernization represents the development direction of human civilization progress, sets a model for the vast number of developing countries to move towards modernization independently, and provides them with new choices.
On the evening of March 15, the high-level dialogue between the CPC and the world's political parties was held in Beijing with the theme of "the road to modernization: the responsibility of political parties". Leaders of more than 500 political parties and political organizations from more than 150 countries around the world gathered in the "cloud" for joint participation.
The full house of distinguished friends derives from the attraction of the achievements of Chinese path to modernization and the reference significance of Chinese path to modernization as a new form of human civilization.
"As a new form of human civilization, Chinese-style modernization, learning from other civilizations around the world, will greatly enrich the garden of world civilization." General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out profoundly.
Chinese path to modernization is deeply rooted in China's excellent traditional culture, reflects the advanced nature of scientific socialism, draws on and absorbs all outstanding achievements of human civilization, forms a unique world outlook, values, history, civilization, democracy and ecology, and shows a new vision different from the western modernization model.
Today, with a firm historical initiative and a broad global perspective, the "new form of human civilization" depicts a new chapter of civilization for the development of human society, and countless phenomena are displayed on the grand stage of the new era.
Culture is used to transform people, and culture is used to carry the Way; Civilization establishes the world, culture promotes the country.
Facing the future, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out the direction: "We must strengthen cultural self-confidence, assume the mission, work hard, and work together to create a new culture that belongs to our era and build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation."
