Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the critical role of high-quality cultural and ethical development in advancing national rejuvenation, urging coordinated efforts to strengthen spiritual cohesion and foster socialist values. The remarks, delivered during a national conference honoring champions of cultural-ethical progress, highlight China’s commitment to integrating material and ideological advancement as a cornerstone of its modernization strategy.
Coordinated Development for Modernization
Xi, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that cultural-ethical progress must align with the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. This approach aims to deepen public conviction in core socialist values while enriching cultural lives and promoting personal development across urban and rural areas.
Reforms and Public Participation
The Chinese leader called for innovative reforms, broader societal engagement, and long-term collaborative mechanisms to sustain progress. Cai Qi, a senior CPC official, echoed these sentiments at the conference, emphasizing the need to harness cultural-ethical advancements to unite efforts toward achieving Chinese modernization.
A Vision for Holistic Growth
Xi’s vision underscores the CPC’s focus on balancing economic growth with cultural and ethical enrichment, positioning these dual pillars as essential for building a modern socialist society. The initiative reflects China’s broader strategy to cultivate national identity and global influence through spiritual and ideological resilience.
