Contribute the unique value of Chinese civilization to the world through exchanges and mutual learning
Abstract: The Chinese civilization of more than 5,000 years has an open and inclusive cultural characteristic, and its extensive and profound ideological system contains the common values of all mankind. China International Publishing Group has long been committed to the international dissemination of Chinese culture and the exchange and dialogue between Chinese and foreign civilizations. Since entering the new era, it has focused on the promotion of contemporary Chinese ideology to the outside world, carefully crafted masterpieces of international dissemination of Chinese culture, and innovatively carried out activities for exchanges and dialogues between Chinese and foreign civilizations. Three-dimensional display of the charm of Chinese civilization. In the future, CIPG will follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, focus on the work of international communication of Chinese civilization with deeper influence and longer-term effects, strive to build an international communication brand of Chinese civilization, and serve as the direction for China The world and the world understand China and make more contributions.
The report of the Twentieth National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out: "Respect the diversity of civilizations in the world, use civilization exchanges to transcend civilization barriers, civilization mutual learning transcend civilization conflicts, civilization coexistence surpass civilization superiority, and jointly respond to various global challenges." This highlights China's commitment to mankind. The sense of responsibility of a major country that attaches great importance to the future and destiny of civilization. In today's world, major changes unseen in a century are accelerating. Factors such as the epidemic of the century, regional conflicts, and anti-globalization are superimposed. Industrial chain supply chains, energy, food crises, and ecological and environmental problems are frequently occurring. Human beings are facing unprecedented challenges. History has proved that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are an effective way to promote human development and progress. Multicultural exchanges and mutual learning are more needed and more important than ever in the current international situation.
On the new journey, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we will deeply understand the unique value contained in Chinese civilization, and seek solutions to the problems facing the world today from the exchanges and mutual learning between the ancient wisdom of Chinese civilization and civilizations of other countries. The complex problems and better answers to building a better future for mankind are of great significance to enhancing the influence of Chinese civilization and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
1. The long-standing and well-established Chinese civilization contains unique contemporary values
In the long history of more than 5,000 years, Chinese civilization has accumulated profound cultural heritage and formed unique cultural characteristics, which have become the cultural roots and spiritual genes of the Chinese nation, and have also left magnificent treasures for human civilization. Chinese civilization is both historical and contemporary; it is both national and global.
1. Chinese civilization is characterized by an open and inclusive culture. Chinese civilization is an open system formed through continuous exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations. It has been famous for its openness and tolerance since ancient times. The Chinese have long had philosophical concepts such as "no sound can be heard", "harmony without difference", "harmonious living things, the same will not continue", and the cultural achievements of the Arab and Western world, such as astronomy and calendar, and tea, silk, ceramics, etc. Chinese cultural business cards meet at the intersection of the Silk Road. Buddhism, which originated in ancient India, was introduced to China and had a profound impact on Chinese philosophy, literature, art, architecture, language and social life. Since modern times, the Chinese Communists have found a way to save the nation and rejuvenate the nation through the continuous exploration of combining the basic principles of Marxism derived from the West with China's specific reality and the excellent traditional Chinese culture. Learn from and absorb all the outstanding achievements of human civilization. The Chinese civilization thrives on inclusiveness, exchanges and mutual learning, and it also provides a model of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and tolerance for the world.
2. The extensive and profound ideological system of Chinese civilization contains the common values of all mankind. The Chinese civilization advocates the way of co-existing with all nations in peace and harmony, pays attention to the concept of cooperation of harmony and symbiosis, upholds the sentiment of helping the world for the public, and inherits the governance tradition of people as the foundation of the country and valuing righteousness over profit , Cultivate the spiritual realm of the benevolent who loves others, the people and things. These are not only important manifestations of the world outlook, world outlook, social outlook, and moral outlook accumulated by the Chinese people in their long-term production and life. Peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom are the common values of all mankind. In the unprecedented changes of the world, times, and history, these ideas and wisdom that contain common values span time, space, and borders, and will provide powerful ideological weapons for promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, and gather extensive spiritual power.
3. The Chinese civilization has created a new form of human civilization through keeping the integrity and innovating. Different from the Western modernization model in modern times at the cost of capital gains, environmental pollution, and social differentiation, China has carried out independent long-term exploration of modernization based on its own profound historical traditions and rich cultural nourishment, and has succeeded in a country with a huge population. We have embarked on a modernization path of common prosperity for all people, coordination of material civilization and spiritual civilization, harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and peaceful development, which has enabled Chinese civilization to continue to develop while maintaining integrity and innovation, and created a new form of human civilization. Starting from the social ideals of "great harmony" and "moderate prosperity" that have been passed down for thousands of years and the governance concept of "people are the foundation of the country", China regards common prosperity as the essential requirement of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Through continuous efforts, the rural poor under the current standards All poverty-stricken people have been lifted out of poverty, accounting for more than 70% of the global poverty-reduced population in the same period. Handle the relationship between man and nature with the traditional wisdom of Tao following nature and harmony between man and nature, promote the construction of ecological civilization, participate in the conclusion and actively implement a series of international conventions on ecological environment protection and climate change, and lead the international community to build a community of life on earth . The organic combination of Chinese culture and the great practice of China's governance in the new era radiates the brilliance of the new era, and it also promotes the Chinese-style modernization path to become wider and wider.
The vigorous development of Chinese civilization in the contemporary era and the successful practice of the Chinese-style modernization road have not only written the two miracles of China's rapid economic development and long-term social stability, but also further enriched the connotation of human civilization and demonstrated the progress of different countries and nations in the process of modernization. The diversity in China provides a new path for developing countries to modernize, and contributes new wisdom to global sustainable development and the construction of a global governance system.
2. Demonstrate the wisdom of Chinese civilization to the world through exchanges and mutual learning
The diversity of human civilizations is a basic feature of the world, and cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are important ways to enhance mutual understanding and people-to-people bonds between China and other countries in the world. The China International Publishing Group has long been committed to the international dissemination of Chinese culture and the exchange and dialogue of Chinese and foreign civilizations. Since the 1950s, it has systematically introduced Chinese culture to the international community through publishing books and periodicals. It has compiled and published "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" and "Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping" to showcase China Theories, works of leaders of the Chinese path, and other important documents of the party and the country, published a large number of excellent traditional cultural classics such as "The Analects of Confucius", "Book of Changes", "Sun Tzu's Art of War", "Li Sao", "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Four Great Masterpieces", " The "Great China Library", "Chinese Culture and Civilization" and other series of systematic introductions to Chinese culture, as well as the "Panda Series" mainly focusing on Chinese classical and modern and contemporary literature, launched "Journey to the Grand Canal", "The Origin of the Great River" and "Silk "The Road to the Present and the Past" and other special reports, and translated and introduced excellent works reflecting the achievements of civilizations in various countries to China, building a bridge for readers from all over the world to understand Chinese civilization and promoting mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, which has produced extensive influence at home and abroad.
Since entering the new era, with the mission of enhancing the international influence of Chinese culture, China International Publishing Group has continuously strengthened its advantages in comprehensive communication and the characteristics of foreign language communication, and displayed China's excellent traditional culture, revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture in an all-round way. Through exchanges and mutual learning Show the wisdom and charm of Chinese civilization.
1. Focus on promoting contemporary Chinese ideas to the outside world. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is the essence of Chinese culture and Chinese spirit, and also the source of Chinese narrative and Chinese discourse. The first to fourth volumes of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" translated and published by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration focus on the theoretical characteristics and rich practice of Xi Jinping's socialist thought with Chinese characteristics in the new era. It has been published in 37 languages and distributed to more than 170 countries around the world. countries and regions, and has been widely praised by the international community. In addition, it has also translated and published a series of works by General Secretary Xi Jinping such as "New Words on the River" and "Getting Out of Poverty". We have established a special website on diplomacy, set up a research center for state governance in the new era, and launched a series of in-depth reports, speech reviews, multilingual brand columns, and integrated media products, opening up new opportunities for the international community to understand contemporary China from the perspective of ideology, theory, and values. window.
2. Elaborately create masterpieces of international communication of Chinese culture and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations. Chinese culture is an inexhaustible treasure of international communication. China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration adheres to the distinctive features of authority, systematization, and long-term effect, and continues to create high-quality publications. Long River: Mutual Learning between Chinese and Latin American Civilizations and other high-quality books, cooperated with foreign counterparts to set up more than 60 overseas editorial departments of Chinese-themed books and more than 10 Chinese book centers, and continued to promote the mutual translation of books between China and Arab countries, China-Central and Eastern European countries, etc. The civilization exchange project promotes the direct landing of Chinese-themed books overseas. In line with the trend of integrated development, the communication brand "Foreigners Tell Chinese Stories" was launched, including nearly 100 products in 14 languages. The talk show "Like an Old Man Comes" with the theme of cultural communication, and the series of reports "Bright Sanxingdui" and other works have received wide acclaim at home and abroad.
3. Innovatively carry out dialogue activities between Chinese and foreign civilizations. The relationship between countries lies in the mutual affinity between the people, and the friendship between the people lies in the mutual understanding of the hearts. Interpersonal communication plays an important role in mutual learning among civilizations. China International Publishing Group pays attention to regionalization and mass communication, and carries out in-depth, diversified and branded Chinese and foreign people-to-people and cultural exchanges for different types of overseas people in different regions. A platform brand for exchanges and dialogues between Chinese and foreign civilizations. Held high-end events such as the BRICS State Governance Symposium and the China-France Global Governance Forum, which attracted many well-known overseas experts and scholars to participate. , China-ASEAN, SCO, BRICS and other bilateral and multilateral humanities dialogue activities have built bridges for mutual learning among diverse civilizations. Activities such as the International Youth Leaders Dialogue, the Global Youth Multidimensional Dialogue, the "Panda Cup" Essay Contest, and the "Wukong Cup" Comic Contest for young people from all over the world have provided multiple channels to perceive China with content and forms that young people like to hear and see. In 2022, the "Orchid Award for International Exchange of Chinese Culture" was launched to encourage and commend international individuals and institutions that have made important contributions to the exchange and dialogue between Chinese and foreign civilizations, and it has received wide repercussions from all walks of life at home and abroad.
4. Three-dimensional display of the charm of Chinese civilization. In the multi-subject and three-dimensional communication pattern, to demonstrate the diverse and colorful Chinese civilization to the outside world requires the effective gathering of rich resources from various places and fields. China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration has given full play to its professional advantages, carried out the "Joint Action on Accurate Communication", built an international communication resource collaboration platform, and cooperated with central ministries and commissions, provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, universities and research institutions, enterprises and foreign counterparts, etc. Strategic cooperation has been carried out in the fields of international communication, foreign discourse innovation, high-end think tank research, humanities exchanges and cooperation, and multilingual foreign translation, creating Sinochem Culture International Communication Forum, Hehe Culture Global Forum, Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture International Communication Forum, and Global Ecological Civilization Construction (Erhai) Forum and other brand activities. Strengthen cooperation with international peers, continuously expand overseas cultural positions and human resources, and enhance the effect of communication.
3. Consciously shoulder the mission of spreading Chinese civilization on the new journey
The international dissemination of Chinese civilization is a long-term systematic project and a major task related to creating a good external environment for modernization. China International Publishing Group will follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, focus on the work of international communication of Chinese civilization with deeper influence and longer-term effects, and strive to build an international communication brand of Chinese civilization, so as to bring China to the world and make greater contributions to the world's understanding of China.
1. Deepen and expand the construction of a publicity platform for Xi Jinping's socialist thought with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Adhere to serving the overall situation, focus on the primary task, carefully organize the publication and distribution of General Secretary Xi Jinping's works, and expand the language, number of varieties, circulation and audience coverage of foreign publications. Make every effort to publicize and explain the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, increase the construction of Internet publicity platforms, accelerate the joint construction of publicity platforms with domestic and foreign mainstream media and professional institutions, continuously expand the strength, breadth, and depth of publicity, and deepen the international Society's understanding and recognition of Chinese thought and theory.
2. Give full play to the advantages of foreign languages to build a strong network communication platform for foreign languages in the new era. Make good use of the foreign language resources and high-level talent team accumulated by the China International Publishing Group, build an authoritative foreign language communication platform with international communication websites such as "China.com" as the main body, and promote the supply-side reform of the international communication of Chinese civilization in the "main battlefield" of the Internet, and strive for more Many overseas audiences.
3. Systematically enhance the brand influence of the international communication of Chinese civilization. Give full play to the important role of books in disseminating knowledge and exchanging civilizations, improve the product line of foreign publishing, and build a brand of Chinese culture publishing abroad. In line with major time nodes and major bilateral and multilateral diplomatic occasions, organize and carry out various forms of Sino-foreign exchange activities, and accelerate the construction of a platform for exchanges and dialogue between Chinese and foreign civilizations. Organize and implement the "Orchid Award" selection and commendation, and expand the friendly power of the spread of Chinese civilization.
4. Vigorously promote the international supply of public knowledge products. To better serve decision-making and lead practice with high-quality overseas China-related public opinion research and international communication research. Strengthen dialogue between international think tanks, create innovative products for foreign discourse and international public knowledge sharing platforms, conduct extensive discussions on global issues such as global governance, sustainable development, and environmental protection, effectively expand the influence and voice of international issues, and accelerate the construction of a A first-class think tank with international influence.
5. Consolidate the basic ability of international dissemination of Chinese civilization. Strengthen the construction of national translation capabilities and the construction of high-level translation talents to provide language and talent support for international communication. Innovate the foreign discourse and narrative system, identify the intersection of traditional concepts of Chinese civilization and modern values, and the common values of all mankind, and create new concepts, new categories, and new expressions that integrate Chinese and foreign countries.
6. Deepen the coordination and cooperation of the international dissemination of Chinese civilization. Relying on the International Communication Cooperation Association and taking the "precision communication" joint action as the starting point, we will continue to expand the methods, contents and fields of cooperation with all parties, and extensively gather the powerful synergy of the international communication of Chinese civilization. (Author: Du Zhanyuan, director of China International Publishing Group)