An article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, outlining a vision to accelerate China’s development into a leading cultural nation, is set to be published on Wednesday.
The piece, authored by Xi, who is also the Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will appear in the eighth issue of Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.
In the article, Xi emphasizes that transforming China into a cultural powerhouse is crucial for the nation’s modernization, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and enhancing its international competitiveness.
He sets a strategic goal for China to become a leading country in culture by 2035, aiming to lay a strong cultural foundation for building a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation.
Xi outlines five key areas to accelerate this cultural development:
Upholding the path of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.
Inspiring the cultural creativity of the entire nation.
Prioritizing people in cultural development.
Carrying forward Chinese cultural heritage through creative transformation and innovative development.
Enhancing China’s cultural soft power and the appeal of Chinese culture.
The article calls on Party committees and governments at all levels to prioritize cultural advancement, strengthen leadership, and mobilize collective efforts to build China into a leading cultural nation.
