On June 2, General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the forum on cultural inheritance and development, comprehensively and systematically elaborated on a series of major theoretical and practical issues concerning the inheritance and development of Chinese culture from the perspective of the overall strategy of the development of the party and the country, in order to strengthen cultural self-confidence and self-improvement, and solidly promote the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation and a socialist cultural power, It points out the way forward and provides fundamental compliance. The important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping is rich in connotation and profound in thought, which has caused a warm response in all sectors of society. Everyone expressed that they should take the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech as the guide, constantly deepen the understanding of the laws of cultural construction, better shoulder the new cultural mission, continue the historical context, and compose the contemporary chapter.
Only a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the history of Chinese civilization can more effectively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture
In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that "Chinese culture has a long history, and Chinese civilization is broad and profound. Only by comprehensively understanding the history of Chinese civilization, can we more effectively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese excellent traditional culture, more vigorously promote the construction of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics, and build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation."
Xiong Yuanming, the curator of the National Library, said that the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping, from a strategic perspective, comprehensively and systematically elaborated on a series of major theoretical and practical issues concerning the inheritance and development of Chinese culture, which provided fundamental guidance and action for us to further do the relevant work. "The National Library will conscientiously organize the study and implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, give full play to the position role of 'nourishing the national spirit and cultivating cultural self-confidence', and strive to make more contributions to promoting cultural prosperity, building a cultural power, and building the modern civilization of the Chinese nation."
At present, the projects undertaken by the National Library, such as the protection plan of Chinese ancient books and the compilation of One Hundred Classics of Chinese Traditional Culture, are progressing smoothly. "We must thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, preserve and inherit the excellent traditional cultural books and records that record the civilization of China for thousands of years, study and interpret them well, and dig and use them well," Xiong Yuanming said.
Wang Xuedian, a chair professor of Shandong University and the editor in chief of Literature, History and Philosophy, said, "The five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization are the concentrated manifestation of the profound connotation of China's excellent traditional culture. We must deeply understand General Secretary Xi Jinping's important statement on the five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization, and make greater contributions to shouldering the new cultural mission of the new era."
Sun Zhouyong, president of the Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology, believes that General Secretary Xi Jinping's profound interpretation of the five outstanding characteristics of Chinese civilization not only reveals the characteristics of Chinese civilization, which is inclusive and embraces all rivers, but also points out the convergence with the basic principles of Marxism. "Under the guidance of Xi Jinping's thought of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, as an archaeologist, it is necessary to base on the advantages of Shaanxi's archaeological resources, rely on Shimao, the capital city of Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang dynasties and other major sites, do a good job in the research and interpretation of the origin of Chinese civilization, fully display the brilliant achievements of Chinese civilization, and clarify the picture scroll of Shaanxi and even China's historical context, which is consistent with Chinese style The modernization construction contributes to the wisdom and strength of the ancients. " Sun Zhouyong said.
"The second combination" is another emancipation of the mind, which enables us to make full use of the precious resources of Chinese excellent traditional culture in a broader cultural space, and explore theoretical and institutional innovation for the future
In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that it is the only way to open up and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics on the basis of more than 5000 years of Chinese civilization, and to combine the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific reality and excellent traditional Chinese culture. This is our understanding of the law in exploring the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and it is the biggest magic weapon for our success.
Shen Zhuanghai, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Wuhan University and President of the College of Marxism, believes that the important statement of General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly clarifies that inheriting and promoting excellent traditional culture is not "retro", and the basic principles of Marxism are "rooted" in China. The two fit each other, achieve mutual achievements in "combination", and will write a new chapter in "combination". "We should deeply understand the essence of the 'second combination', grasp the methodological requirements of the 'two combinations', and enhance historical confidence and cultural confidence," Shen Zhuanghai said.
General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that "the second combination" is another emancipation of the mind, allowing us to make full use of the precious resources of China's excellent traditional culture in a broader cultural space, and explore future oriented theoretical and institutional innovation.
Wang Weisong, secretary of the Party Leadership Group and full-time vice chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Social Sciences, said, "Only by closely combining the basic principles of Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture can we open up new space on the basis of building a solid foundation and main body. We should deeply understand the important statement of the General Secretary, and use greater courage and wisdom to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture. "
He Yunao, professor of the School of History of Nanjing University and director of the Institute of Culture and Natural Heritage, believes that the combination of the basic principles of Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture has opened up the space for innovation in thinking and practice for us to promote Chinese style modernization, and has provided a continuous and strong ideological impetus for cultural innovation in our era and the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation.
Wu Ying, a professor at the Research Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in Yunnan Province, said, "There is no end to practice and theoretical innovation. The combination of the basic principles of Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture not only reveals the profound historical logic, profound theoretical logic and profound practical logic of the modernization of Marxism in China, but also strengthens the historical confidence and firm practical initiative in building a Chinese style modernization; It has forged cultural confidence and provided theoretical impetus for the development of new forms of human civilization. "
"Always keep in mind the earnest advice of General Secretary Xi Jinping, and constantly promote the 'second combination', so that we can shoulder the new cultural mission in the new era and create more excellent works that enhance the people's spiritual strength." Liu Luhong, Dean of the College of Marxism of Zhengzhou University, said that Henan, as a major cultural province, has launched many phenomenal original works in recent years, such as the Tang Palace Banquet "Dragon's Gate King Kong", etc., demonstrated the achievements of creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese excellent traditional culture, and reflected the power of combining the basic principles of Marxism with Chinese excellent traditional culture.
"The important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out the direction for the future development of our online audio-visual industry." Wang Xiaohui, the chief content officer of iQIYI, said, "We should continue to take root in Chinese civilization in our creation, continue to create innovation, and let the beauty of traditional culture radiate strong vitality in more high-quality works."
Based on the great historical practice and contemporary practice of the Chinese nation, summarize the Chinese experience with Chinese principles, upgrade the Chinese experience to Chinese theory, and achieve spiritual independence
In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that we should continue to promote cultural prosperity, build a strong cultural country, and build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation at a new historical starting point. We should strengthen cultural self-confidence, adhere to our own path, base ourselves on the great historical practice and contemporary practice of the Chinese nation, summarize China's experience with Chinese principles, and upgrade China's experience to China's theory, Realize spiritual independence.
"To shoulder the new cultural mission and strive to build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, literary and art workers must be firm in cultural self-confidence and adhere to their own path." Wu Weishan, director of the China Art Museum, said that the Chinese civilization is a golden card and unique in the world. Wu Weishan has created 57 statues of Chinese sages such as Laozi and Confucius in 28 countries and regions around the world. "These sculptures tell Chinese stories around the world," Wu Weishan said.
After listening to the speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping at the symposium on cultural inheritance and development, actor Zhang Yi was very encouraged and inspired. "For writers and artists, only by deeply understanding the ideological essence contained in the excellent traditional Chinese culture can they truly establish cultural self-confidence. We should make creative transformation and innovative development of the excellent traditional Chinese culture in the process of going deep into life and taking root in the people, strive to shoulder the cultural mission of the new era through excellent works, and make contributions to the construction of the modern civilization of the Chinese nation. " Zhang Yi said.
"There is no resplendence waiting for us, only brilliant work! The important speech of the General Secretary told us to adhere to integrity and innovation, and create more good works." Hou Yan, secretary of the party branch and president of the Qinqiang Opera Theater of Ningxia Performing Arts Group, said. In recent years, Hou Yan led the theatre to rehearse many modern operas of Qin Opera, which told stories of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization
(Reporter Zhang He, Liu Yang, Zhao Yana, Wang Jue, Zheng Haiou, Cao Lingjuan, Yuan Taoxiong, Shen Jingran, Qin Ruijie)
People's Daily (June 5, 2023, Version 1)
(Editor in charge: Pi Bo, Huang Jin)
