The Root of Chinese Civilization and the Historical-Cultural Foundation of the Right Path in Solving Ethnic Issues with Chinese Characteristics:Based on the Understanding of"State-Nation"Theory
Taking the cultivation of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation as prem-ise and focus,unwavering adherence to the right path in resolving ethnic problems with Chinese characteristics is a concentrated reflection of the Party's governance strategy in the field of ethnic work.It is embedded in the modern Chinese na-tional governance system,and has profound histor-ical and cultural significance.The"root of Chi-nese civilization"can be defined as the main cul-tural characteristics and evolutionary logic that de-scribe an entire civilization,which reflects the dif-ferent characteristics of civilization subjects in a comparative sense.Within the context of Chinese civilization,Pan Yue's discourse on"the root of Chinese civilization"offers a precise explanation of its cultural characteristics and evolutionary logic:It describes the value system of Chinese civiliza-tion,with its emphasis on the pursuit of"order"as a central principle together with the formation of a"unified"institutional structure oriented towards"unity"through historical processes.Pan's address provided a comprehensive perspective for under-standing the principles of ethnology contained in Chinese history.This article aims to build on exist-ing research into China's institutional practice from a historical-cultural perspective.It particularly ex-amines the foundation of the civilization theory con-structed by China's multi-ethnic society as its re-search object,focusing on the specific governance arrangements of the right path in solving ethnic is-sues with Chinese characteristics.Additionally,the article seeks to systematically shed light on the normative influence of the historical-cultural char-acteristics of Chinese civilization on this path.Fi-nally,it discusses unique structural forms of con-temporary Chinese ethnic affairs governance.This article argues that the characteristics of Chinese civilization have laid a historical and cul-tural foundation for the governance system of mod-ern-day China.Within the context of constructing a multi-ethnic country,the mentioned normative role of"the root of Chinese civilization"conceiva-bly includes an ontological structure of a multi-eth-nic country,which is based on the principle of"great unity,"the value theory of Chinese culture,which promotes the coexistence of multiple ethnic groups,the political principle of equality among all ethnic groups in practice theory,and the teleology of unity and development,which serves as a guid-ing principle for the nation's progress and unity.These four dimensions of"the root of Chinese civi-lization"have constituted a vertical relationship between the state and the nation,and the paradigm of"one country with multiple ethnic groups"it points to.Within the theoretical perspective the"state-nation",the"one country with multiple ethnic groups"paradigm holds that currently the People's Republic of China has assumed a higher level of leadership over its 56 ethnic groups recog-nized after the founding of New China,emphasi-zing the fusion of national sovereignty and systemic coherence.At the same time,it acknowledges the survival and development of each ethnic group at a foundational level.The dialectical unity between the two aspects reflects a fundamental principle of prioritizing unity and coherence in national con-struction,while not ignoring diverse elements and driving forces.This dialectic conceivably deter-mines the superiority of the correct path to address-ing ethnic problems with Chinese characteristics.This superiority is specifically reflected in its dis-tinctive work guidance concept,practical and fea-sible political participation methods,and real and effective achievements in community construction,highlighting the modern civilizational value of the"Chinese view of China".
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