"World cultural and natural heritage is an important result of the development of human civilization and natural evolution, and it is also an important carrier for promoting exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations.
President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 44th World Heritage Conference, conveying a magnificent and lofty view of civilization to the world.
The World Heritage Conference focuses on cultural and natural heritage.
Both of these aspects carry the long history of development and demonstrate the infinite charm of human civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping has always paid great attention to the protection and inheritance of world heritage, and has cherished China's 55 world heritages.
This is a view of Gulangyu Island taken on Sunlight Rock on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen on July 11, 2017.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wei Peiquan
During a visit to the Confucius Mansion and the Confucius Research Institute in Qufu, Shandong, he emphasized that “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation requires the development and prosperity of Chinese culture as a condition”; after the success of the Gulangyu heritage application, he instructed to “let the historical context be better passed on” In Wuyishan National Park, he proposed that “we must insist on ecological protection first, coordinate protection and development, promote ecological migration in an orderly manner, appropriately develop ecological tourism, and realize the integration of ecological protection, green development, and improvement of people’s livelihood”...
Cultural heritage carries the historical context of the nation, and natural heritage conserves the sustainable development of the nation.
From “the rich historical and cultural heritage is a golden name card” to “the prosperity of ecology leads to the prosperity of civilization, and the decline of ecology leads to the decline of civilization”, General Secretary Xi Jinping’s view of civilization reflects new development concepts and is a vivid interpretation of the new form of human civilization.
Cultural treasures and natural treasures are unique in the eyes of General Secretary Xi Jinping.
They not only vividly narrate the past, but also profoundly affect the present and the future; they belong not only to us, but also to future generations.
As stated in the congratulatory letter: "It is our common responsibility to protect, inherit and utilize these precious wealth, and it is an inevitable requirement for the continuation of human civilization and the sustainable development of the world."
This demonstrates the cultural consciousness and historical responsibility of the world's largest ruling party.
"Today China is undergoing extensive and profound social changes, and it is also carrying out the great practical innovation of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. Our practical innovation must be based on the law of historical development and must move in the right direction of history. "
Where to crack the law of historical development?
The password is hidden deep in the source of civilization.
This is the virgin forest and villages in the hinterland of Wuyishan National Park taken on May 18, 2021 (drone photo).
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Kehong
For thousands of years, ancestors have engraved the practice of production and life into a long history and accumulated a profound civilization.
The various heritages all over the land of China reflect the shining starlight of more than 5,000 years of civilization history; they are silent, witnessing the Chinese nation's rising up amid tribulations and striving toward the future.
Where is the right direction of history?
The answer lies in where we come from.
In his important speech on July 1st, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward the major thesis of the "two combinations" of the Sinicization of Marxism, that is, insisting on combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and combining with the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
This assertion allowed Chinese culture to show a new era of elegance, and Marxism was radiated with a new light of truth.
"Cultural self-confidence is a more basic, deeper and more lasting force in the development of a country and a nation."
In the face of major changes unseen in a century, in the face of the changing international situation, General Secretary Xi Jinping used civilized wisdom to build a discourse system to escort the "China" giant ship:
"Only a confident civilization can tolerate, learn from, and absorb the outstanding achievements of various civilizations while maintaining its own characteristics."
Looking at the present and reflecting on the future, General Secretary Xi Jinping’s view of civilization is not based on ten years or centuries, but centuries and millennia—rejuvenation is not only a catch-up on the economic and social development track, but also a big country. In the process of modernization, the tolerance of inclusiveness and inclusiveness is not only a great improvement in material conditions, but also a confident expression of a nation’s civilization concept.
This is the Forbidden City taken on September 10, 2020.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Liangkuai
The G20 Summit welcome banquet was held on the bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, and foreign heads of state were invited to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Ci'en Temple in Xi’an. President Xi Jinping brought a deep understanding of Chinese culture time and time again, such as several treasures and eloquence, to warmly promote China’s " Golden business card".
Chichen Itza Mayan Civilization Site in Mexico, Acropolis Museum of Athens, Luxor Temple in Egypt, Bukhara Ancient City in Uzbekistan, Mahabalipuram Ancient Temple Complex in India... President Xi Jinping presented with an inclusive vision China's respect and appreciation of other civilizations promotes mutual understanding among different civilizations.
Exchange and mutual learning to build a community with a shared future for mankind is the proper meaning of this concept of civilization.
"Civilizations exchange due to diversity, mutual learning due to exchanges, and development due to mutual learning."
"To cope with common challenges and move towards a better future requires not only the power of economy, science and technology, but also the power of culture and civilization."
General Secretary Xi Jinping’s view of civilization contains profound thinking about the common values of all mankind, allowing the Chinese concept of "beauty in each, and sharing the same" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and supporting the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Lead writers: Wu Jing, Shi Yucen, Wang Peng
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