[Explanation] China is a unified multi-ethnic country.
The Song, Liao, Xia and Jin Dynasties, as another period of great ethnic integration in Chinese history, what characteristics did the exchanges and integration of various ethnic groups show?
Recently, Du Jianlu, Distinguished Professor of the "Changjiang Scholars", Dean of the Institute of Chinese National Community of Ningxia University, and Dean of the Institute of Western Xia Studies, accepted an exclusive interview with China News Agency "East West Question".
[Concurrent] "Changjiang Scholars" Distinguished Professor, Dean of the Institute of Chinese Community of Ningxia University, Du Jianlu, Dean of the Institute of Xixia Studies
The Song, Liao, Xia and Jin periods were another period of great ethnic integration in Chinese history. The characteristics of ethnic integration in this period were both similar and different from those of the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
One of the biggest features: During this period, the surrounding ethnic minorities entered the interlaced area of agriculture and animal husbandry, or part of the agricultural area.
Therefore, they quickly and locally integrated into the local traditional culture.
[Explanation] With the entry of ethnic minorities into the mainland, especially in the Central Plains, the exchanges and integration of various ethnic groups have been strengthened, and ethnic minorities have gradually recognized traditional Chinese culture and considered themselves China. For example, Xixia called the Song Dynasty the Southern Dynasty and the Khitan the Northern Dynasty. Considered to be Western.
It can be said that Song, Liao and Xia are the three brother regimes on the land of China, all of which are China.
Therefore, the ancient Central Asians called Song, Liao, Xia and Jin as "Peach Blossom Stone".
[Concurrent] "Changjiang Scholars" Distinguished Professor, Dean of the Institute of Chinese Community of Ningxia University, Du Jianlu, Dean of the Institute of Xixia Studies
The Liao Dynasty of Khitan thought (itself) was China, after Jurchen occupied Bianjing and Kaifeng, he thought (themselves) were China, Xixia also thought (themselves) were China, we are all three ethnic brother regimes on the land of China.
Song, Liao, Xixia and Jin are all "Peach Blossom Stones".
[Explanation] While exchanges within the multi-ethnic regimes, the exchanges between the regimes are also very close. The political, economic and cultural exchanges between Song, Liao, Xia and Jin have never been interrupted.
This multi-level and multi-dimensional exchange, when the Yuan Dynasty unified China, between the Khitan, Dangxiang, Jurchen and other ethnic groups and the Han people who entered the mainland was "you have me, I have you".
[Concurrent] "Changjiang Scholars" Distinguished Professor, Dean of the Institute of Chinese Community of Ningxia University, Du Jianlu, Dean of the Institute of Xixia Studies
A large number of northern ethnic groups have spread some of their cultural customs to the mainland, which has strengthened (enriched) the connotation of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional culture is in the process of continuous enrichment.
In this abundance, the cultures of various ethnic groups are gathered in it. Without the convergence of the cultures of various ethnic groups, the traditional Chinese culture will not be endless, a civilization that lasts for 5,000 years.
(Reported by Xie Yu, Li Peishan, Ningxia Yinchuan)
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]