When reviewing the long historical process of the Chinese nation, we inevitably focus on two major turning points: the "great changes unseen in more than 3,000 years" mentioned by Li Hongzhang and the "great changes unseen in a century" in which we are now located. These two historical junctures mark China's long transition from a feudal agricultural country to a modern country, as well as its rise from the periphery to the center stage in the tide of globalization. First of all, we must recognize that the great changes that China faced 150 years ago were forced to start under the coercion of the gunboats of the Western capitalist powers. At that time, the closed and conservative feudal dynasties of China were powerless to deal with in terms of technology, military and politics, and the Western powers gradually eroded China's sovereignty and interests through unequal treaties. Contemporary China, on the other hand, has achieved a qualitative leap through self-innovation and self-improvement within the framework of the socialist system after the reform and opening up.
2023 is a milestone year for China. The breakthrough of high-end chip technology is not accidental, but the crystallization of a series of policy measures such as the country's long-term adherence to the independent innovation strategy, increasing investment in scientific research, and optimizing the talent mechanism. This achievement marks China's gradual leading position in the global competition in science and technology, and also indicates that the comprehensive development strategy has achieved practical results. Behind China's miraculous development, there are four key forces worthy of in-depth analysis: first, the party's leading force;The second is the inherent organizational and mobilization ability and resource allocation efficiency of the socialist system itselfThe third is the theory of Sinicized Marxism produced by the theoretical integration of Marxism with China's realityFinally, there is the deep and long-standing Chinese cultural tradition.
It is particularly worth mentioning that Chinese cultural traditions and Marxist theory are not incompatible, but can promote and develop together. On this basis, emphasizing Chinese cultural self-confidence is not a mantra. Only by maintaining openness, inclusiveness, and continuous innovation and creativity can traditional culture be rejuvenated and occupy a unique and important position in the exchange and mutual learning of global diverse civilizations. In this way, we will not only be able to better inherit and carry forward the achievements of our own civilization, but also make broader contributions to the progress of human society.
In the final analysis, the "great changes unseen in more than 3,000 years" and "the great changes unseen in a century" both embody the spiritual qualities of a great nation's perseverance, courage in self-innovation, and self-transcendence in the course of history. It is for this reason that in the context of today's times, when looking at the past and the future, it is all the more important to recognize that no matter how unpredictable the external environment is, it is always important to have an attitude of "basing ourselves on the present and looking to the future". Only by adhering to this point can we ensure that the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics will be broader and broader, and that it will play a more active and constructive role on the global stage.