Current affairs micro video丨Cultivation of literature in prosperous times and great achievements

“Culture and national destiny are intertwined, linking our cultural rhythm directly to the nation’s heartbeat.” Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party, General Secretary Xi Jinping has spearheaded efforts to creatively transform and innovatively develop Chinese traditional culture. Through significant initiatives, he has breathed new life into our rich cultural heritage, aligning it with contemporary values and laying a robust foundation for national rejuvenation.

Take, for instance, the “Yongle Encyclopedia,” a monumental work designed to bridge the past with the present. Organized by rhyme and character, it preserves thousands of texts from antiquity up to the early Ming Dynasty. Despite enduring wars, fires, banditry, and neglect over the centuries, this collection has withstood the test of time, with fragments of history and wisdom continuously being rediscovered and cherished. Each worn page and every lasting stroke of ink tells the story of our cultural continuity. In recent years, many scholars have devoted themselves to the protection, organization, and study of the “Yongle Encyclopedia.”

The vast treasury of Chinese classics encapsulates the wisdom, spirit, and cultural essence of the Chinese nation. During a visit to the National Library on June 1, 2023, General Secretary Xi stated, “In a thriving era, we must cultivate literature. Our current time is characterized by national prosperity and social stability, providing us the will and capability to inherit our cultural heritage. We must excel in this important task.”

This noble ambition to promote literature in a flourishing era reveals General Secretary Xi’s deep sense of national responsibility and cultural pride. As we embark on this new journey, the rejuvenation of Chinese civilization is certain, infusing our pursuit of national strength and revival with profound spiritual momentum.