Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 17th
Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter to the discovery of Yangshao culture and the 100th anniversary of the birth of modern Chinese archaeology
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Yangshao culture and the birth of modern Chinese archaeology, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to archaeologists across the country!
Over the past 100 years, several generations of archaeologists have made unremitting efforts and made a series of major archaeological discoveries, demonstrating the origin, development context, splendid achievements and major contributions of Chinese civilization to world civilization, and have played a role in better understanding of the long-standing, profound and profound Chinese civilization. Important role.
It is hoped that archaeologists will enhance their sense of historical mission and responsibility, carry forward the fine tradition of rigorous truth-seeking, hard work, and dedication, continue to explore the unknown, reveal the origin, and strive to build archaeology with Chinese characteristics, Chinese style and Chinese style, and better display China Civilized style, promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and make new and greater contributions to the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
Xi Jinping
October 17, 2021