“Historical and cultural heritage carries the genes and blood of the Chinese nation, and it belongs not only to our generation, but also to future generations. We must respect history, culture, and ecology, comprehensively protect historical and cultural heritage, and coordinate tourism development, characteristic operations, To protect the ancient city, build a solid bottom line for the safety of cultural relics, and protect the precious wealth left by our predecessors.” On January 27 this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi, a world cultural heritage, to protect historical and cultural heritage, inherit and carry forward the excellent Chinese traditions Culture made an important speech. This important speech is in line with the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions and important instructions on the protection of historical and cultural heritage since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions and important instructions on strengthening the protection of historical and cultural heritage have profound connotations, profound thoughts, and incisive expositions, which have pointed out the direction and provided fundamental guidelines for the reform and development of cultural relics in the new era.
Effectively increase the protection of cultural relics, promote the rational and appropriate use of cultural relics, and make the achievements of cultural relics protection more benefit the people
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “We must pay attention to the protection and inheritance of history and culture, and protect the endless roots of the Chinese nation’s spirit.”
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has published a series of important expositions and made a series of important instructions to guide the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
On February 25, 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out when he inspected Beijing: “History and culture are the soul of a city, and we must protect the city’s historical and cultural heritage just like cherishing our own lives. Beijing is a world-famous ancient capital, and its rich historical and cultural heritage is A golden business card, it is the responsibility of the capital to inherit and protect this precious historical and cultural heritage. In the spirit of being responsible to history and the people, it is necessary to inherit the historical context and handle urban renovation and development as well as the protection and utilization of historical and cultural heritage. relationship, and earnestly achieve development in protection and protection in development.”
In September 2014, on a related material about the lack of Chinese architectural culture, General Secretary Xi Jinping instructed: “We must properly handle the relationship between tradition and modernity, inheritance and development, so that our urban architecture can better reflect regional characteristics, ethnic characteristics and the style of the times.”
“It is necessary to enhance the livability of the city, guide and control the scale of the city, optimize the urban spatial layout, strengthen the construction of municipal infrastructure, and protect the historical and cultural heritage.” In November 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over the eleventh meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Leading Group. pointed out.
“Cultural relics carry splendid civilization, inherit history and culture, and maintain national spirit. They are the precious heritage left by our ancestors, and they are the profound nourishment for strengthening the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. The protection of cultural relics has merit in the present and future generations.” March 2016 On the 23rd, General Secretary Xi Jinping made an important instruction on the work of cultural relics, emphasizing that “Party committees and governments at all levels should enhance their awe for historical relics, establish the scientific concept that the protection of cultural relics is also a political achievement, coordinate the protection of cultural relics and economic and social development, and fully implement them. The working policy of ‘protection first, rescue first, rational use, and strengthening management’, effectively increase the protection of cultural relics, promote the rational and appropriate use of cultural relics, and make the achievements of cultural relic protection benefit more people. Cultural relics departments at all levels must live up to their mission. , protect the soil and fulfill its responsibilities, improve quality ability and management level according to law, mobilize social forces to participate extensively, and strive to find a road of cultural relic protection and utilization in line with national conditions, in order to achieve the “two centenary” goals and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. make a greater contribution.”
In 2016, famous archaeologists Su Bai, Xie Chensheng, Huang Jinglue and Zhang Zhongpei sent a letter to General Secretary Xi Jinping, hoping to promote the early declaration of the Liangzhu site as a world cultural heritage. General Secretary Xi Jinping made important instructions on this: “It is necessary to strengthen the effective protection of ancient ruins, carry out systematic archaeological excavations in a focused manner, and continuously deepen the understanding of the long history and precious value of Chinese civilization.”
“Tongzhou has a lot of historical and cultural heritage. It is necessary to use the past for the present, and to deeply excavate the historical and cultural resources with the Grand Canal as the core. The protection of the Grand Canal is the common responsibility of all regions along the canal, and Beijing should actively play an exemplary role.” February 24, 2017 , General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection tour in Beijing.
In June 2017, General Secretary Xi Jinping made an important instruction: “The Grand Canal is a precious heritage left to us by our ancestors, and it is a flowing culture. It must be well protected, inherited and utilized.”
“Applying for the World Heritage is for better protection and utilization. It is necessary to summarize successful experiences, learn from international concepts, improve long-term mechanisms, and carefully guard the cultural heritage left by our ancestors, so that the historical context can be better passed on.” 2017 In July, shortly after Gulangyu was approved to be included in the World Heritage List, General Secretary Xi Jinping made important instructions.
“Our country’s ancient history, modern history, and modern history constitute a rich historical picture of the Chinese nation. Leading cadres should read more history and draw more spiritual nourishment from history. It is necessary to strengthen the protection of key national cultural relics and let outstanding cultural relics be passed on from generation to generation.” On June 13, 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Shandong.
“Urban planning and construction must attach great importance to the protection of history and culture, do not rush for quick success, and do not dismantle large-scale construction. It is necessary to highlight local characteristics, pay attention to the improvement of the living environment, use more ’embroidery’ techniques such as micro-transformation, and pay attention to the inheritance of civilization and the continuation of culture. Let the city leave memories and let people remember nostalgia.” On October 24, 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection tour in Guangdong.
On January 17, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Tianjin: “We must cherish the city’s historical and cultural heritage, develop in protection, and protect in development.”
“A city’s historical relics, cultural relics, and cultural heritage are part of the city’s life. Even if the cultural heritage is destroyed, no matter how well-built a city is, it still lacks vitality. It is necessary to transform and upgrade the old city with the protection of historical relics and preservation. To unify the historical context, we must not only improve the living environment, but also protect the historical and cultural heritage, so that history and culture can be integrated with modern life. One of the distinctive features of old Beijing is the hutongs, we must pay attention to preserving the characteristics of the hutongs, so that the city can retain its memory , let people remember nostalgia.” On February 1, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during his inspection tour in Beijing.
“Culture is the soul of a city. The historical and cultural relics of a city are the accumulation of the wisdom of predecessors, and an important symbol of the city’s connotation, quality and characteristics. It is necessary to properly handle the relationship between protection and development, and focus on continuing the historical context of the city, like treating the elderly ‘Respect and treat the old buildings in the city as well, preserve the historical and cultural memory of the city, let people remember the history, remember the nostalgia, strengthen cultural self-confidence, and enhance the feelings of the country and the country.” On November 2, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected in Shanghai pointed out.
“The Yungang Grottoes are a world cultural heritage. Protecting the Yungang Grottoes is not only of Chinese significance, but also of world significance. Historical and cultural heritage is a non-renewable and irreplaceable precious resource, and protection must always be put first. Develop tourism. We must take protection as the premise and not be overly commercialized, so that tourism can become a process for people to perceive Chinese culture and enhance cultural self-confidence. It is necessary to deeply explore the historical connotation of the communication and integration of various ethnic groups contained in the Yungang Grottoes, and enhance the sense of community of the Chinese nation.” 2020 On May 11, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during his inspection in Shanxi.
On August 20, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over a symposium on solidly promoting the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta and pointed out: “The development and construction of cities in the Yangtze River Delta region is early, there are many old urban areas, and the transformation task is very heavy. This matter involves the vital interests of the masses and the For the long-term development of the city, no matter how difficult it is, we must find a way to solve it. At the same time, we must not all demolish and rebuild, we must pay attention to protecting the history, culture and urban style, and avoid ‘one thousand cities and one thousand buildings’.”
On September 28, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over the 23rd collective study of the Political Bureau of the 19th Central Committee and pointed out: “Archaeological relics and historical relics are witnesses of history and must be well protected and utilized. To establish and improve historical culture The heritage resource asset management system, build a national large database of cultural relics resources, strengthen the overall guidance of the census and catalogue publication of cultural relics resources in related fields, strengthen technical support, and guide social participation. The protection of historical and cultural heritage should be put first, and at the same time, rational use should be made. , so that it can fully play a role in providing public cultural services and meeting the needs of people’s spiritual and cultural life. It is necessary to improve the protection mechanism for immovable cultural relics, and integrate the protection and management of cultural relics into the preparation and implementation of national land and space planning. The system design and supporting policies shall not use the land that may contain historical and cultural relics until the archaeological investigation, exploration and excavation are completed in accordance with the law. It is necessary to deeply learn the lessons of major cultural relic disaster accidents at home and abroad, inspectors to implement the main responsibility, strengthen the rectification of hidden dangers, and enhance the history of Cultural heritage protection capabilities. We must strengthen law enforcement and inspections, standardize reporting procedures, and severely crack down on cultural heritage crimes.”
“Now my country’s economic and social development is rapid, and urban construction is changing with each passing day. The more this is the case, the more we must strengthen the protection of historical and cultural blocks, carry out urban infrastructure construction on the premise of strengthening protection, and organically integrate into the modern life atmosphere, so that ancient cities can be rejuvenated with new vitality. “On October 13, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Guangdong.
On November 13, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Jiangsu: “Yangzhou is a good place, built by the water, prospered by the water, and beautiful by the water. It is an important historical and cultural city in the country. For thousands of years, the canal has Nourishing the cities and people on both sides of the canal is the river of prosperity and happiness for the people on both sides of the canal. I hope that everyone can jointly protect the Grand Canal and make the canal benefit the people forever. The construction of ecological civilization is related to economic and social development, the happiness of people’s lives, and the healthy growth of young people. Strengthening The construction of ecological civilization is an inevitable requirement for promoting high-quality economic and social development, and it is also the consensus and voice of the general public. It is necessary to combine the protection of the cultural heritage of the Grand Canal with the improvement of ecological environmental protection, the protection and restoration of famous cities and towns along the route, the integrated development of cultural tourism, and the canal shipping. The transformation and upgrading will be unified to create favorable conditions for the economic and social development of the regions along the Grand Canal and the improvement of people’s lives.”
“It is necessary to protect, inherit and promote the culture of the Yangtze River. The Yangtze River has created a thousand-year-old cultural context from the Bashan and Shushui to the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River. It is a representative symbol of the Chinese nation and a symbolic symbol of Chinese civilization. It is an important source of socialist core values. Protect, inherit, and promote well, continue the historical context, and strengthen cultural self-confidence. We must protect the cultural relics and cultural heritage of the Yangtze River, conduct in-depth research on the cultural connotation of the Yangtze River, and promote the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional culture. Integrate landscape culture with urban and rural development, highlight local characteristics, and use more ’embroidery’ techniques of ‘micro-transformation’ to restore historical and cultural blocks.” On November 14, 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping presided over a meeting to comprehensively promote the economy of the Yangtze River. Point out during a development symposium.
On March 24, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Fujian: “Protecting traditional neighborhoods, ancient buildings, and cultural relics is to preserve the history and context of the city. Treating ancient buildings, old houses, and old streets The district must have a heart of cherishing and reverence.”
“Over the past 100 years, generations of archaeologists have made unremitting efforts and made a series of major archaeological discoveries, showing the origin, development context, splendid achievements and major contributions to world civilization of the Chinese civilization. On October 17, 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping sent a letter to congratulate the discovery of Yangshao culture and the 100th anniversary of the birth of modern Chinese archaeology, emphasizing, “I hope that the majority of archaeologists will enhance their sense of historical mission and responsibility, and carry forward rigorous, truth-seeking and hard work. , the fine tradition of dedication and dedication, continue to explore the unknown, reveal the origin, and strive to build archaeology with Chinese characteristics, Chinese style, and Chinese style, better display the style of Chinese civilization, carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Make new and greater contributions!”
Strengthen the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics, carry forward revolutionary culture, and inherit red genes
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the protection and utilization of revolutionary cultural relics have achieved remarkable results, and the unique value of revolutionary cultural relics inheriting red genes and inspiring patriotic enthusiasm has continued to be demonstrated. When General Secretary Xi Jinping visits local areas, he must pay homage to revolutionary holy sites, red old sites and revolutionary historical memorial sites of great historical significance to the Communist Party of China. “From the site of a party congress to various important revolutionary bases of the party, from the memorial sites of the agrarian revolution, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the War of Liberation, to the important memorial sites of socialist revolution and construction, reform and opening up, etc., revisit that paragraph every time you go. Looking back on the difficult journey the party has gone through, the soul is shocked and the spirit is baptized. Every time I go with a heart of reverence and come back with a lot of insights.” General Secretary Xi Jinping said.
On July 11, 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out when he inspected Hebei: “I have been to Xibaipo many times. Revolutionary holy places such as Yan’an and Xibaipo are a kind of spiritual and ideological baptism. Every time you come, you can receive a vivid education on the nature and purpose of the party, which strengthens our sense of public servants and feelings for the people. “
On February 13, 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection in Shaanxi: “The old revolutionary base area of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia has a very important and special position in the history of our party. The foothold of the Long March with the Red Army is also the starting point for the party to lead the people’s army to the front line of resistance to the front and to the new China. The old revolutionary base is the root of the party and the people’s army. We must not forget where we came from, and we must always learn from the revolutionary history. Wisdom and strength.”
On June 16, 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his investigation in Guizhou: “The Zunyi Conference, as an important conference of great turning significance in the history of our party, combines the basic principles of Marxism with the concrete reality of China, and adheres to the road of independence. We will make good use of the historical experience of the Zunyi Conference and let the spirit of the Zunyi Conference shine forever.”
On February 2, 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out when he inspected Jiangxi: “Jinggang Mountain is a mountain of revolution, a mountain of battle, a mountain of heroes, and a mountain of glory. It is touching. Looking back on the glorious years in the past, we must pay high tribute to the revolutionary martyrs. We will always miss them, keep them in mind, and pass on their red genes.”
On April 24, 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his investigation in Anhui: “An inch of mountains and rivers, an inch of blood, an inch of blood