Deeply Grasping the Essence and Essence of the "Second Combination" in China | Marxism | Essence

General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China: "Upholding and developing Marxism must be combined with the excellent traditional Chinese culture." On June 2, in an important speech at the cultural inheritance and development symposium, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the "second combination" is our party's profound summary of the historical experience of the modernization of Marxism in China, and it is a Chinese civilization. A profound grasp of the law of development. To open up and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics on the basis of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, it is the only way to combine the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and with China's excellent traditional culture. This is the regular understanding we have gained in exploring the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and it is the greatest magic weapon for our success. General Secretary Xi Jinping profoundly revealed the great significance of the "two combinations", deeply clarified the essence of the "second combination", and further expanded and deepened our party's understanding of the regularity of promoting the modernization of Marxism in China. It marks that the Chinese Communist Party's understanding and understanding of socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered the level of culture and civilization more deeply, and provided scientific guidance for continuously pushing forward the party's theoretical innovation at a new historical starting point.

First, the premise of "combination" is to fit each other. Marxism and Chinese excellent traditional culture have different sources, but they are highly compatible with each other. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China made a major judgment, which is: "Chinese excellent traditional culture has a long history, broad and profound, and is the crystallization of the wisdom of Chinese civilization. It contains the world for the public, the people for the country, the government for morality, innovation, appointment of people on the basis of merit, unity of man and nature, continuous self-improvement, moral cultivation, kindness and good neighbors, etc. It is an important manifestation of the Chinese people's moral outlook and social outlook, it is highly compatible with the scientific socialist values." In terms of cosmology, Marxism advocates the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, and Chinese civilization pursues "the unity of man and nature" and "Tao follows nature". In the view of the world, Marxism pursues human liberation, and Chinese civilization emphasizes "the world is for the public", "the world of great harmony", "the harmony of all nations" and "the great harmony of the world". In terms of social view, Marxism adheres to the analysis of contradictions, and Chinese civilization adheres to "harmony but difference" and "harmony". In terms of morality, Marxism pursues a great improvement in the realm of human spirit. Chinese civilization emphasizes promoting oneself and others, nurturing the noble spirit, morality and punishment, using morality to change people, the people are noble, the government is to support the people, filial piety, loyalty, courtesy and integrity, appointing people on the basis of merit, selecting talents and ability. Generally speaking, "combination" mainly refers to the close contact between people or things. "Combining" is not "mixing", not "blending". "Fit" mainly refers to "accord with" "get along; consensual". The "combination" in the combination of the basic principles of Marxism and the excellent traditional Chinese culture mainly refers to the "close connection" between the two ". In this regard, "fit" can only be formed on the basis of "close contact. Only when they fit each other can they be organically combined. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out, "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 is the same as the excellent history and culture that my country has inherited for thousands of years. It is integrated with the values that the people use daily and do not realize".

Second, the result of "combination" is mutual achievement, creating an organically unified new cultural life body, making Marxism Chinese, Chinese excellent traditional culture modern, and the new culture formed through "combination" becoming The cultural form of Chinese-style modernization. "Combination" is not a platter, not a simple physical reaction, but a profound chemical reaction. "The entry of Marxism into China has not only triggered a profound change in Chinese civilization, but also gone through a process of gradual Sinicization." On the one hand, Marxism has given new vigor and vitality to Chinese excellent traditional culture by combining it with Chinese excellent traditional culture. The fate of Chinese traditional culture does not lie in the traditional culture itself, but depends on whether it can use Marxist positions, viewpoints and methods to transform, innovate, and reshape traditional culture. In this regard, General Secretary Xi Jinping has set a shining example for us. On the other hand, Chinese excellent traditional culture must be closely combined with the basic principles of Marxism in order to be promoted to a higher level. Chinese traditional culture originated from the farming civilization that stretches for more than 5000 years, and is based on the self-sufficient small-scale peasant economy and society. Therefore, its materialism and dialectics are simple, abstract speculation based on life experience, not entirely on the basis of science. Marxism originated in modern industrial civilization, and the key is to realize the modernization of Sinicization. Therefore, on the one hand, it can activate the modernity of Chinese excellent traditional culture to a large extent, and on the other hand, it can avoid modern industrial civilization from the perspective of post-modern civilization. The disadvantages of Chinese civilization can be promoted to a higher extent. The encounter between Chinese excellent traditional culture and Marxism has produced a profound "chemical" reaction. Chinese excellent traditional culture makes Marxism rich in cultural nourishment, so Sinicized Marxism has a distinct Chinese style and Chinese style. By combining Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture, Marxism itself has been further developed and proved. "The scientificity and truth of Marxism have been fully tested in China, the people and practicality of Marxism have been fully implemented in China, and the openness and epochal nature of Marxism have been fully demonstrated in China." this shows that not only did marxism live up to china, but china also did not live up to marxism. The result of the mutual achievements of the two is that "the continuous success of the modernization of Marxism in China has made Marxism appear in the world with a brand-new image, and the history of the two ideologies and social systems of socialism and capitalism in the world. The evolution and contest have undergone major changes in favor of socialism".

Third, "combination" has built a solid foundation for the road, made the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics have a broader and far-reaching historical depth, and expanded the cultural foundation of the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics. As early as January 5, 2018, when General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony of the seminar on studying and implementing the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress, he pointed out: "Socialism with Chinese characteristics did not fall from the sky." it has been obtained from the great practice of 40 years of reform and opening up, and from the continuous exploration of the the People's Republic of China nearly 70 years since its establishment, it was obtained in the practice of our party leading the people to carry out the great social revolution in 97 years, in the historical process of the Chinese nation from decline to prosperity for more than 170 years since modern times, and in the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization for more than 5000 years. It is the precious achievement of the party and the people through untold hardships and various costs. It's not easy to get this result." On March 22, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping sighed in Zhu Xiyuan, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian: "If there is no five thousand years of Chinese civilization, where are there any Chinese characteristics? If it were not for Chinese characteristics, how could we have such a successful road of socialism with Chinese characteristics today?" at the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out earnestly: "Why is our socialism different? Why can be full of vitality? The key lies in Chinese characteristics, and the key to Chinese characteristics lies in the'two combinations '." "The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has come out under the guidance of Marxism and from more than 5000 years of Chinese civilization"; "Only by basing itself on the magnificent history of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization can we truly understand the historical inevitability, cultural connotation and unique advantages of China's path. The positive and negative experiences of history show that 'two combinations' are the greatest magic weapons for our success". Chinese-style modernization endows Chinese civilization with modern power, and Chinese civilization endows Chinese-style modernization with profound details. This new form of human civilization is deeply rooted in the excellent traditional Chinese culture, embodies the advanced essence of scientific socialism, draws lessons from and absorbs all the outstanding achievements of human civilization, represents the development direction of the progress of human civilization, and shows a new picture different from the western modernization model.

Fourth, "combination" has opened up the space for innovation, let us master the ideological and cultural initiative, and effectively act on the road, theory and system. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Chinese excellent traditional culture is the crystallization and essence of the wisdom of Chinese civilization, the root and soul of the Chinese nation, and the foundation for us to gain a firm foothold in the agitation of world culture." On May 17, 2016, at a symposium on the work of philosophy and social sciences, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out, "To strengthen self-confidence in the path, theory and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics is, in the final analysis, to strengthen cultural self-confidence. Cultural self-confidence is a more basic, deeper and more lasting force." Why can the Communist Party of China and why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good? In the final analysis, it is a Marxist line of sinicization and modernization. If the "first combination" is an ideological emancipation, so that the Chinese Communists clearly know that only by combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality can China's problems be solved and liberated from the shackles of dogmatic Marxism, then the "second combination" is more important. It is another emancipation of the mind, so that we can be in a broader cultural space, make full use of the precious resources of Chinese excellent traditional culture, realize the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese excellent traditional culture, and realize the modernization of Marxism in China. While adhering to the great "Tao" of Marxism, we should fully absorb the wisdom of Chinese excellent traditional culture. General Secretary Xi Jinping has widely applied Chinese culture to all aspects of governance, based on Chinese excellent traditional culture and activating Chinese excellent traditional culture, creating and developing it from the height of value and civilization, making it a powerful force to promote the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics. "The people's Congress system and the political consultation system initiated by our party are deeply related to the people-oriented thought of Chinese civilization, the concept of co governance of the world, the administrative tradition of 'republic' and 'consultation', and the political wisdom of 'inclusiveness and seeking common ground while reserving difference. We did not engage in federalism or confederation. We established a unitary state form and implemented a system of regional ethnic autonomy. This is to conform to the general trend of the development of the Chinese nation that is inward cohesion and pluralistic integration, and to inherit the common practice of Kyushu, the six unions, and the four seas. The tradition of Chinese cultural unification." It can be seen that through the realization of the "second combination", our party stands at a new starting point to explore future-oriented theoretical and institutional innovation, so that socialism with Chinese characteristics can shine in the development and progress of contemporary human civilization. Bloom more dazzling vigor and vitality.

Fifth, "combination" consolidates cultural subjectivity, and the creation of Xi Jinping's thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era is the most powerful embodiment of this cultural subjectivity. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized that we must always "stick to the Chinese cultural position". Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era insists on combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and with China's excellent traditional culture, creating a Chinese-style modernization path, creating a new form of human civilization, and making it a civilization of more than 5000 years. China has achieved a great leap from standing up to getting rich and then becoming strong. Xi Jinping's thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era is not only based on realistic China, but also rooted in historical China. It has strong historical penetration, cultural appeal, and spiritual appeal. It is contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism. Doctrine is the essence of the times of Chinese culture and Chinese spirit, realizing a new leap in the modernization of Marxism in China, and providing a fundamental basis for the development of the party and the country in the new era. The establishment of Xi Jinping's thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era strongly proves that Marxism and the excellent traditional Chinese culture should and can be combined.

To sum up, the premise of the combination of the basic principles of Marxism and the excellent traditional Chinese culture is to agree with each other, and the result is mutual achievement, which builds the foundation of the road, opens up the space for innovation, and consolidates the cultural subjectivity. The "second combination" is our party's profound summary of the historical experience of the modernization of Marxism in China, and a profound grasp of the law of the development of Chinese civilization. It shows that our party's understanding of China's road, theory and system has reached a new height, and that our party's historical self-confidence and cultural self-confidence have reached a new height, it shows that our party's consciousness of promoting cultural innovation in the inheritance of Chinese excellent traditional culture has reached a new height. We cannot lie in the historical palace of Chinese civilization as "gnawing old people", but we must strive to build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation. It is not only necessary to create new and greater miracles in economic and social development, but also to create new and greater brilliance in cultural construction and civilization development.