Peaceful Development as China's National Ideal and National Character:A Discussion on Constructing China's National Historical Image
Peaceful development is both China's national ideal and national goal,as well as the core content of China's traditional view of"Tianxia".This is inherently determined by the intrinsic qualities of the Chinese nation and has a solid historical basis.Traditional Chinese culture emphasizes balanced harmony,which has permeated the unity and harmony nature of the Chinese people and the entire Chinese nation.The unit history centered around the Central Plains has consistently exhibited an overall diplomatic approach characterized by peaceful rituals and non-aggression in foreign relations.Throughout history,the highest ideal has always been to achieve peace and stability in the world,with no proactive initiation of large-scale external wars.Even in instances of war,it was aimed at"establishing peace under heaven"with the objective of achieving tranquility rather than engaging in slaughter,occupation,plunder,enslavement,or even genocide.The so-called"Tributary System"primarily served to ensure the peace and stability of the world,largely giving more than China received.China's thousands of years of practice in"harmony among all nations"provides valuable experiences with special significance for today's global peaceful development.The concept of"balanced harmony"can offer new wisdom for humanity to move towards a bright future of shared goodness.
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