Chinese civilization is a diverse, integrated, interrelated cultural organic whole formed by the competition, collision, exchange, integration, and sublimation of the excellent cultures of various ethnic groups and regions over thousands of years of historical development.
In the course of thousands of years of historical development, the Chinese nation and people have always pursued national unity, ethnic unity, and civilization continuation. This is inseparable from the influence of the unity of Chinese civilization.
The unity and diversity of Chinese civilization are the unity of commonality and individuality. We must not only adhere to the unity based on diversity, but also protect and develop the excellent cultures of all ethnic groups and regions on the premise of respecting the unity, and demonstrate the glory of Chinese culture. colorful
On June 2, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly pointed out at the symposium on cultural inheritance and development that "Chinese civilization has outstanding unity" and profoundly summarized the connotation and significance of the unity of Chinese civilization.
He emphasized that “the unity of Chinese civilization fundamentally determines the integration of the cultures of all ethnic groups in the Chinese nation and their strong cohesion even if they encounter major setbacks. It determines that the territory cannot be divided, the country cannot be chaotic, the nation cannot be dispersed, and the civilization cannot be broken.” Faith determines that national unity will always be the core of China's core interests, and determines that a strong and unified country is the destiny of the people of all ethnic groups."
This important statement by General Secretary Xi Jinping provides fundamental guidance for us to inherit and develop the unity of Chinese civilization, promote the construction of modern civilization of the Chinese nation, and promote cultural construction in the new era.
The outstanding unity of Chinese civilization is mainly reflected in the unity of diversity and unity and concentration.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that “Chinese civilization’s long tradition of unification has formed a unity of diversity, unity and concentration.”
In the five thousand years of history of the Chinese nation, Chinese civilization has gradually formed a unified tradition of nine states cooperating and integrating diversity.
From "The Book of Songs" "Under the world, is it the king's land", "Gongyang Zhuan" "What can you say about the first month of the king? It is a great unification", to "Mencius" the world will be "fixed in one", "Xunzi" "One world ", and then to Dong Zhongshu's "The great unifier is the constant scripture of heaven and earth, and the link between ancient and modern times", etc., etc., all reflect the gene of Chinese culture pursuing unity.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that "unity and unity are blessings, division and turmoil are disasters, and they are valuable lessons learned by the Chinese people at the cost of blood."
As early as the pre-Qin period, China had gradually formed an integration pattern with Yanhuang Huaxia as the core and "people from the five directions" sharing the world.
During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, the unification of political power was effectively maintained through measures such as the "family world" and the feudal system. There were cultural exchanges and interactions between various regions. Chinese civilization entered an early stage of development, laying the foundation for the formation and development of the tradition of pluralism and unity. foundation.
After the Qin Dynasty destroyed the six kingdoms and established the unified Qin Dynasty, it established a highly centralized centralized power system and implemented "the same writing, the same track, the same measurement, and the same ethics", which started the development process of China's unified multi-ethnic country and promoted the development of China as a unified multi-ethnic country. Frequent economic exchanges have promoted cultural exchanges and integration, and gradually integrated the cultures of various regions and ethnic groups into one, initially forming a cultural pattern of pluralism and unity, and Chinese civilization has initially taken the shape of a unified nation.
Since then, national unification has always been the mainstream of history, from the unification of the Han Dynasty where "the six states share the same style and the nine states share the common ground" to the unification of the Sui and Tang Dynasties where "coordinating the inside and outside, and mixing together Ronghua" to the unification of the Yuan Dynasty where "the world is one family, treating everyone equally" to the unification of the Ming and Qing Dynasties The unified multi-ethnic country continues to develop under the unification of "all the heavens follow the earth, all belong to one body", which promotes the inheritance and continuation of the great unification tradition of Chinese civilization.
Political unification is the premise and foundation of cultural unification. The political unification of the Chinese nation promotes cultural unification. The tradition of "grand unification" has always run through China's political structure and ideological culture.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that "a history of China is a history of the blending of all ethnic groups into a pluralistic and unified Chinese nation, and a history of all ethnic groups working together to create, develop and consolidate a unified great motherland."
China is a unified multi-ethnic country created by all ethnic groups.
Chinese civilization is a diverse, integrated and interconnected cultural organic whole formed by the competition, collision, exchange, integration and sublimation of the excellent cultures of various ethnic groups and regions over thousands of years of historical development.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that Chinese civilization has formed a unity of diversity, unity and concentration, and is rich in connotation.
It emphasizes both diversity and unity; it highlights both the collective and the individual; it highlights both unity and concentration, and it contains two levels of meaning: unity and diversity.
From the origin of civilization, cultural expression, ethnic relations, etc., you can have a deeper understanding and appreciation.
On the one hand, the unity of Chinese civilization includes oneness.
From the perspective of the origin of civilization, the civilization centered on the Central Plains region has strong stability and absorption capacity, and other civilizations have the characteristics of gathering towards the Central Plains civilization, reflecting oneness.
From the perspective of cultural expression, the splendid Chinese civilization is formed by the gradual convergence and integration of the excellent cultures of various ethnic groups and regions through exchanges and exchanges. It is the crystallization of wisdom jointly created by people of all ethnic groups. It integrates the cultural essence of all ethnic groups into one, and has a long history, broad and profound , inclusive, inclusive, united, concentrated, and firmly cohesive.
From the perspective of ethnic relations, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that "our country is a unified multi-ethnic country, and the Chinese nation is formed by the continuous exchanges and integration of multiple ethnic groups."
The Chinese nation is a big family created by all ethnic groups, and all ethnic groups are as close as one family.
In the course of thousands of years of integration and development, all Chinese people have gradually formed a sense of community for the Chinese nation, formed the "community concept of sharing weal and woe, sharing honor and disgrace, sharing life and death, and sharing destiny", and have a common spiritual home.
On the other hand, the unity of Chinese civilization encompasses diversity.
From the perspective of the origin of civilization, it shows the characteristics of diversity. The Yellow River Basin, Yangtze River Basin, and Pearl River Basin have all formed civilization forms, laying the foundation for the formation of Chinese civilization.
From the perspective of cultural expression, people of all ethnic groups have created colorful national cultures, which are harmonious but different, colorful, and each has its own beauty. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of all ethnic groups, contains rich cultural connotations, and has unique and distinctive ethnic characteristics. sex.
From the perspective of ethnic relations, my country is a multi-ethnic country. Each ethnic group has differences in customs and habits, traditional festivals, daily etiquette, food, clothing, housing and transportation. They also have different religious beliefs and have formed their own national consciousness in the long-term development.
The outstanding unity of Chinese civilization promotes the development of the Chinese nation
In the course of thousands of years of historical development, the Chinese nation and people have always pursued national unity, ethnic unity, and civilization continuity. This is inseparable from the influence of the unity of Chinese civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping summarized the importance of the unity of Chinese civilization as the "Four Decisions." Carefully studying and understanding the profound connotation of the General Secretary's discussion will help accurately grasp the significance of the unity of Chinese civilization in promoting the development of the Chinese nation.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines the integration of the cultures of all ethnic groups in the Chinese nation, and they remain firmly united even if they encounter major setbacks.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that the reason why all ethnic groups are united and integrated, and the reason why diversity is integrated into one, stems from the cultural eclecticism, economic interdependence, and emotional closeness of all ethnic groups. It stems from the endogenous pursuit of unity and unity of the Chinese nation. power.
Because of this, Chinese civilization has unparalleled inclusiveness and absorbing power, and can be long-lasting, deep-rooted and luxuriant.
The Chinese nation is a big family composed of various ethnic groups. The development and progress of each ethnic group contributes to the great development of the Chinese nation. The cultural prosperity of each ethnic group contributes to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese civilization. The consciousness of the Chinese nation community possessed by the people of all ethnic groups contributes to the construction of the Chinese nation community. Provide nourishment.
In its thousands of years of development history, China has experienced countless crises and setbacks, but it has been able to overcome them through unity and unity. The excellent Chinese culture has always been passed down without interruption. This is inseparable from the unity of Chinese civilization.
The unity of Chinese civilization, as the spiritual link connecting all ethnic groups, gathers strength inward, strengthens cultural exchanges, exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups and regions, provides a fundamental basis for all ethnic groups to enhance their cultural identity, and enhances the achievements of people of all ethnic groups. The sense of belonging, identity, pride and honor of the Chinese sons and daughters provides spiritual strength.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines the common belief that the territory cannot be divided, the country cannot be chaotic, the nation cannot be dispersed, and the civilization cannot be broken.
Territorial reunification, national stability, national unity, and cultural continuity are the common pursuit and motivation of every Chinese son and daughter.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that we must defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity at all times.
"Every inch of mountains and rivers means every inch of gold." Any unification must be achieved within a certain range. The establishment of any political power must have its own territory. Historically, acts of dividing the country have had no good end.
It is our sacred mission to defend the territorial integrity and unity of the country. Our bottom line is that every inch of land cannot be compromised or divided.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that we must resolutely oppose attempts and actions to split and disrupt the country at all times.
Historically, national turmoil often led to economic and cultural stagnation, social fragmentation, and displacement of people, and even "white bones exposed in the wild, and no roosters crowing for thousands of miles." Therefore, the Chinese people have pursued "Nine States are as peaceful as they are" and "The world is as peaceful as they are" since ancient times. of stability and prosperity.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that we must safeguard the Chinese nation family at all times.
All ethnic groups in China have united and progressed together in the long-term historical development, and jointly formed the great Chinese nation.
At present, all ethnic groups are tightly held together like pomegranate seeds and are inseparable. Any attempt to break up the ethnic groups will be spurned by the people.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that civilization must be promoted at all times.
The Chinese civilization is the only great civilization in the world that continues to this day, and unity plays an important role in it. The unified Chinese civilization has prompted the entire nation to form a high degree of cultural identity. At present, we must continue to inherit and develop the Chinese civilization so that it can shine in the new era. .
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that national unity will always be the core of China's core interests.
Historical experience and lessons have repeatedly proven that national unity is the prerequisite and foundation for national prosperity and development.
Since the Qin Dynasty established the "great unification" of the country, the idea of "great unification" has been running through the political structure and cultural development. Promoting and strengthening political unification is the cornerstone and driving force for maintaining national unity.
This idea and value of "great unification" has always been deeply imprinted in the blood of the Chinese people. In ancient poems, "sacrifice yourself to go to the national disaster, and regard death as a sudden return home" and "Wang Shibei sets the day of the Central Plains, and family sacrifices are not forgotten." "Weng" and "every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" all reflect that all Chinese people agree with the values of national unity, have a firm belief in safeguarding national unity, and have the consciousness to pursue national unity, which has contributed to the formation of a strong cohesion of the entire nation.
Although reunification is the mainstream of Chinese history, there have been many periods of division and turmoil, which have brought serious disasters to the people.
Thousands of years of development history of the Chinese nation have fully proved that unity and unity are blessings, and division and turmoil are disasters. All activities to split the motherland will be opposed by the entire Chinese people.
One of the reasons why the Chinese nation has been able to rise from the ashes and remain everlasting after many hardships is precisely because of the unity of Chinese civilization.
The unity of Chinese civilization has endowed all Chinese people with the ideals and beliefs to pursue national peace and prosperity, peace and prosperity, and national stability and unity. For generations, the Chinese people have generally been proud of the country's prosperity and strength, and have been blessed by the people's livelihood and contentment. This has laid the public opinion foundation for the country's stability and prosperity.
The unity of Chinese civilization determines that a strong and unified country is the destiny of the people of all ethnic groups.
National unity is the fundamental interest of the people of all ethnic groups in China. "Those who benefit the country love it, and those who harm the country hate it."
In the historical process of the Chinese nation, the survival, development, safety and security of all ethnic groups are inseparably linked to the country.
National unity is the prerequisite and guarantee for people of all ethnic groups to create a better life.
Only a strong and unified country can unite people of all ethnic groups, form a strong cultural identity and sense of belonging, and form the endogenous driving force and core cohesion that pursues unity and unity.
When encountering setbacks, we can unite as one, be united as one, when encountering danger, we can move forward bravely, struggle and seek, and when foreign enemies invade, we can fight bloody and heroic struggles.
Since the founding of New China, the Communist Party of China has led people of all ethnic groups in the country to build a unified multi-ethnic country, achieved national reunification and national liberation, safeguarded the common interests of people of all ethnic groups, and brought a happy and stable life.
Maintaining national unity has always been the firm will and sacred mission of the people of all ethnic groups.
In the new era, we must further inherit and carry forward the outstanding unity of Chinese civilization
The unity of Chinese civilization provides guidance for promoting cultural construction in the new era and building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, and is of important practical significance.
We must adhere to the guidance of Marxism, further grasp the dialectical relationship between unity and diversity, and further explore, promote and publicize the unity of Chinese civilization.
Correctly handle the dialectical unity relationship between unity and diversity.
The unity and diversity of Chinese civilization are the unity of commonality and individuality, and the relationship between the two must be correctly handled.
We must adhere to unity based on diversity. The unity of Chinese civilization is contained in the diverse and excellent culture, and is the unity of diversity.
It is necessary to enhance recognition of the unity of Chinese civilization and continuously enrich the core of the unity of Chinese civilization.
We must respect diversity under the premise of unity. Diversity and diversity provide the basis for unity, integrate and enrich unity.
On the basis of adhering to the unity of Chinese civilization, we respect, protect and develop the excellent cultures of all ethnic groups and regions, and demonstrate the diversity of Chinese culture.
Deeply explore the unity of Chinese civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that “it is necessary to closely integrate the study of the origin of Chinese civilization with the study of major issues such as the characteristics and form of Chinese civilization, and to conduct in-depth research and interpretation of the development direction of the Chinese nation community and the evolution pattern of the pluralism and unity of the Chinese nation indicated by the origin of Chinese civilization.”
It is necessary to further explore and explain the origin, development process, and influence of the unity of Chinese civilization, so as to lay the foundation for the development and application of the unity of Chinese civilization in the new era.
It is necessary to profoundly interpret the connotation of the unity of Chinese civilization, conduct in-depth research on the impact of the origin of the unity of Chinese civilization on the shaping of the Chinese national community, the construction of a unified Chinese nation, and the unity of the Chinese nation, and carry out creative transformation and innovation in line with the development requirements of the times. development and continuously enhance the Chinese cultural identity of people of all ethnic groups.
Vigorously promote the unity of Chinese civilization.
Chinese civilization is the only civilization in the world that continues to this day. The unity of Chinese civilization shows that we have historical and cultural origins to achieve national reunification, a strong cultural foundation to achieve national reunification, and a common spiritual home to achieve national reunification.
To realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and complete the great cause of complete reunification of the motherland, we need to use the unity of Chinese civilization to unite people's hearts, gather strength, consolidate a common ideological foundation, and remember that "the great one in the country" and "the land is indivisible".
Extensively publicize the unity of Chinese civilization.
It is necessary to vigorously publicize the origin and historical development of the unity of the Chinese nation, the theory of the Chinese nation's community, and the consciousness of the Chinese nation's community.
Innovate publicity methods, enrich publicity content, broaden publicity channels, tell the story of the unity of Chinese civilization, the community of the Chinese nation, and the unity of people of all ethnic groups well, and show the unique charm of the unity of Chinese civilization.
Text | Wang Yali (Author’s unit: Party History and Documentation Research Institute of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China)
Source: "Lookout"