China finds new impetus to revive the country from civilization and history

Photo taken of a jade green bronze plate with an engraved pattern depicting an animal at the Erlitou museum in Henan province, China – Photo: People’s Daily

Follow Global Times On May 30, recently Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of comprehensive and systematic study of Chinese civilization. Chinese to raise awareness among Chinese Communist Party members and people in the country about historical values ​​and cultural foundations that have endured over the decades.

On May 27, Xi presided over the 39th session of the Communist Party of China on a national research program to understand the origins and origins of Chinese civilization.

He called on the entire people to continue to stick to the ideal of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics in order to realize the cause of national rejuvenation.

“Chinese civilization has a long history, bearing the unique spiritual identity of the Chinese nation. It is the foundation of contemporary Chinese culture, as well as the spiritual thread that unites Chinese people around the world. world and is a treasure trove of Chinese cultural innovation,” Xi was quoted as saying by CGTN (China) on May 27.

Xi asked experts to make greater efforts in studying the excavated cultural artifacts and relics, and to disseminate information about their value and importance in promoting and spreading the culture. Chinese civilization to the public at home and abroad.

According to Professor Zhang Yi Wu, an expert in cultural studies at Peking University in China, tracing the origins of archaeological remains aims to pinpoint the exact starting point of Chinese civilization and restore for the preparation of the national cultural calendar.

A bronze relic resembling Zhuge Liang’s hat was unearthed at the Sanxingdui ruins (Sichuan province, China) – Photo: Global Times

In May 2022, the Sichuan Provincial Research Institute of Cultural and Archaeological Relics together with the Yibin Museum also announced the discovery of an artifact resembling the hat that Zhuge Liang wore when he went to war. According to Ran Honglin, head of the archaeological team at the Sanxingdui ruins, the hat dates back to the Shu Kingdom, which existed about 4,800 years ago.

In addition, in 2021, the Erlitou Ruins Museum (Henan Province, China) displays more than 2,000 artifacts, including the earliest palace complex in Chinese history, bronze workshops, and a network of roads. dating from the Xia Dynasty – the earliest dynasty ever recorded in ancient Chinese history.

Since archeology was established in China 100 years ago, archaeologists in the country have begun to understand the origins of Chinese civilization.

“Our research program has surpassed the pincers led by theories proposed by the West” – Global Times quoted Wang Wei, president of the China Archaeological Association, as saying on May 30.

Shen Ruiwen, dean of the Department of Archeology and Museums at Peking University, China, said he felt the “increasing of China’s global influence” when the country regularly held activities. international activities such as cultural exhibitions or exchange programs between Chinese and foreign universities.