Tracing the Historical Development of Ethnic Colleges and Universities to Strengthen the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community:Oral Narratives of Southwest Minzu University's 70 Years of Development

"With copper as a mirror,you can wear a crown;with history as a mirror,you can know the rise and fall."This paper takes the 70-year development process of Southwest Minzu University as the carrier,the casting of the Chinese national community as the main line while tracing back to the source,adopts the recording method of"oral history of the school,"interviews witnesses to the development of Southwest Minzu University,including school leaders,teachers,alumni,and other representative figures,records the memories of these parties on the practices of Southwest Minzu University in different periods to cast the awareness of the Chinese national community,and collates them into a text.From the perspective of students,it is important to understand the history of the Chinese national community in the past 70 years since the establishment of Southwest Minzu University,collect and sort out the historical memories of Southwest Minzu University for the education of the Chinese national community,supplement and confirm the school's historical documents,preserve the history,make up for the gap in the history of the school,and at the same time provide a realistic basis for Southwest Minzu University to formulate future development strategies.

On the Formation of Chinese Nation as One Community from the Perspective of Reading History——Taking the Liao,Western Xia,Jin,Yuan Dynasties as Research Focuses

The formation of the Chinese nation as one community is not only the result of the interaction of various factors such as politics,economy,culture,and natural environment,but also an inevitable trend in historical development.However,cultural identity and integration are the most important factors.Classics are the essence of national culture,and they have always played an important role in shaping,communicating,identifying,and integrating ethnic cultures.In Chinese history,regardless of whether various ethnic groups were in control of a region or entered the Central Plains,they relied on reading Chinese classics and learning Chinese culture as the basis for their survival,and identified themselves as members of the Chinese nation.This eternal historical law is particularly evident in the Liao,Western Xia,Jin,and Yuan dynasties.Summarizing the reading history of these ethnic groups and societies,learning from their historical experience,and exploring and inheriting the reading cultural resources of the Chinese nation are necessary for the formation of the Chinese nation as one community.

A Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation Embodied in the Musical Dance Art of Early Dunhuang Grottoes

The musical dance art recorded in early Dunhuang Grottoes,though supposed to be created by ancient northern ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei,gives expression to a strong thought of"Chinafication"and a sense of community for the Chinese nation.By analyzing the essence and content of the musical dance art in the Dunhuang Grottoes created during the Northern Liang(A.D.397-460),Northern Wei(A.D.386-534),Western Wei(A.D.535-556)and Northern Zhou(A.D.557-581)Dynasties,and by exploring the contribution of ancient ethnic groups such as the Hun and Xianbei in the formation and development of Chinese nation,this study reveals that the musical dance art in early Dunhuang Grottoes faithfully reflects the community pattern of the Chinese nation featured by"unity in diversity"developed since ancient times,and hopes that the future research and creation may expand their horizon by incorporating the musical dance art of early Dunhuang Grottoes into the system of contemporary Dunhuang dance.

Building a Community for the Chinese Nation in the Context of National Cohesion

Mr.Fei Xiaotong once pointed out that Han people has played a central cohesive role in the formation of the unified multi-ethnic Chinese nation.The emergence and popularization of the concept of“Chinese nation"is itself a manifestation of national cohesion.The history of unified multi-ethnic Chinese nation since the Qin and Han dynasties has laid the foundation of the community for Chinese nation.The building of the community for the Chinese nation is both a realistic subject and a historical process.Since its founding,the Communist Party of China(CPC)has been committed to pushing forward the establishment of a community for the Chinese nation.The ultimate purpose of fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,standing firmly with“Five Identities",and enhancing our identity with and pride in the Chinese nation,is to improve national cohesion of China.A community for the Chinese nation is a critical expression for Chinese national cohesion;and to push forward the establishment of a community for the Chinese nation in the new era is one of the key measures to improve Chinese national cohesion.

On Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation and the Continuous Development of the Cohesion of the Chinese Nation

Chinese national cohesion,through hard forging in the long course of history,has strong historical inertia.The theory of"Great Unification"a multi-ethnic state structure under this ideology,the"multi-colorfully integrated"Chinese culture,a constantly evolving and subliming sense of"Huaxia identity"and other historical genes make a far-reaching significance to producing and developing the cohesion of the Chinese nation.The Communist Party of China(CPC)fully appreciates the laws and prevailing trends of history,seizes the historical initiative,and combines them with new historical context,so unremittingly promotes the continuous development of the cohesion of the Chinese nation.On the new journey into the new era,General Secretary Xi Jinping,centering on the epochal theme of"the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation",put forward the original assertion of"forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation",pointing out that"forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation"as the main theme to continuously promote the construction of the Chinese national community,which has had a tremendous and far-reaching impact on the continued development of the cohesion of the Chinese nation.Forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and continuously developing the cohesion of the Chinese nation reflect the historical consciousness and the spirit of the historical initiative of the CPC in the new era to unite and lead the people of all ethnic groups in the country,to unite the majestic power of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,and to promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation comprehensively.

Four Pillars Underpinning a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation

Throughout history,there have been close political,economic,and cultural connections between the border areas and the interior of China.To strengthen the unity of the Chinese nation and forge a strong sense of national identity,it is important to draw inspiration from our history.Politically,we must reinforce the memory of national unity and promote the belief that the Chinese nation is a big family and China's territory is indivisible.Economically,it is crucial to continue the historical economic ties between the border areas and the interior,and to deepen economic interdependence in the present era.This will strengthen economic connections between different regions and groups within China and promote unity.Socially,it is essential to facilitate the population flow between dfferent regions,particularly between the border areas and the interior,to promote ethnic communication and integration.Encouraging ethnic groups to live among each other and supporting two-way population flow can further enhance social cohesion.Culturally,we must maintain our tradition of cultural sharing and spread traditional Chinese culture and modern socialist values among all ethnic groups.This will strengthen the bond of the Chinese nation as one community.These four pillars-political,economic,social,and cultural-form the foundation of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.

Fostering a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation and the Chinafication of Tibetan Buddhism

The objective of fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation is to establish the Chinese national identity,which is the symbol of a modern nation-state,for all Minzu in China;and the precondition of it is to define"China"and"Chinese people"with preciseness.For that sake,we must abolish both Han chauvinism and narrow-minded local ethnic chauvinism,and reaffirm the staunch belief that all 56 Minzu are inseparable parts of the Chinese nation and that all people of these 56 Minzu are Chinese people.To adapt Tibetan Buddhism to the Chinese context is not to sinicize Tibetan Buddhism,but to adapt it to the requirement for the development and progress of the Chinese nation in a new era,as well as to make it a fantastic catalyst for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.For the sake of it,we will not only make Tibetan Buddhism a crucial part of Chinese Buddhism,but also include Han and Tibetan Buddhism as the most important identity of Chinese Buddhism,so as to integrate Tibetan Buddhism,Han Buddhism,and Theravada Buddhism inside China and strengthen a sense of community for Chinese nation in China's Buddhist community,which will serve as an important part of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.

The Discussion of Connotation and Denotation of the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community

In order to promote research of the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community(CCNC),it is essential to unravel the historical logic and practical foundation of the concept of Chinese National Community(CNC).This necessitates a thorough analysis and contemplation of its connotation and denotation.The CCNC gradually emerged during the continuous development of the CNC.It connotes that all members of the CNC can consciously recognize the objective existence of the CNC and they cognitively,psychologically,and behaviorally have a sense of identity with and belonging to the CNC.From the perspective of the denotation of CCNC,its structural basis lies within the plurality and unity in the configuration of the Chinese Nation.The consciousness of national identity serves as its political expression,the Chinese cultural identity as its spiritual foundation and the consciousness of a community with shared future as its inherent attribute.

Overseas Chinese and the Chinese Nation Expansion of Multidimensional Space

In the span of thousands of years of history,especially during the confrontation with western powers in the past centuries,the Chinese nation has transformed itself from a"self-being"to a"self-conscious"national entity,forming a multi-level and multi-dimensional community structure.As"the marginal"in the"Chinese cultural circle",visible and intangible,overseas O Chinese communities have always maintained a dynamic relationship with the"core",and overseas Chinese have constantly expanded the scope of the Chinese national space through alternative channels of culture and society.By analyzing the progression of three phases,namely the period before the 1850s,1850s-1950s and the period after the 1950s,this paper examines the role of overseas Chinese in the multidimensional space expansion of the Chinese nation.We deem that overseas Chinese maintained varied degrees of spatial connection and participated in the construction of the national homeland in multiple scales such as ethnic identity,cultural identity,economic ties and social networks;The sense of ethnic community of overseas Chinese is embodied in the inclinations toward the ancestral country,multi-dimensional identification and the concept of righteousness,showing the characteristics of pluralism and consensus;Due to the variance of affecting factors,such as migration time and intergenerational relations,geographical distance and cyberspace accessibility,policies of the country of origin and transnational interaction,there are distinguishable traits between different groups of overseas Chinese and the"core"of the multidimensional space of the Chinese nation.Overseas Chinese not only expand out,but also bridge and tie up the multidimensional and three-dimensional space of the Chinese nation.

Establish and Highlight the Chinese Cultural Symbols and the Image of the Chinese Nation Shared by All Ethnic Groups

Establishing and highlighting Chinese cultural symbols and the image of the Chinese nation shared by all ethnic groups is necessary to foster a sense of community for the Chinese nation and to comprehensively build a modern socialist state.The article explains the understanding of the connotation of establishing and highlighting Chinese cultural symbols and the image of the Chinese nation shared by all ethnic groups,analyzes the practical problems in its practice,and proposes to strengthen Chinese cultural integration and national narratives,build a new era cultural symbol system led by the core socialist values,and creatively transform and innovatively develop Chinese cultural symbols and the image of the Chinese nation shared by all ethnic groups.

“三交”史的另一种面相:学科意识与议题选择

2023年12月,《中华民族共同体概论》(以下简称《概论》)在全国出版发行,《概论》教材站位高远、主线突出、特色鲜明、有血有肉,是一本里程碑式的教材,对开展好铸牢中华民族共同体意识教育具有开创性、先导性意义。本刊特邀五位专家参与专题笔谈,从不同角度把握《概论》的理论创新。其中,杨蕤认为《概论》以史为基,主题为骨,通俗为要,以历史脉络为主线,通过历史的维度来阐述中华民族的内聚性、国家政权的统一性、中华文化的共同性之理路。张峰认为,《概论》从著史体系、编纂理念和史料开掘三个层面探索如何再现中华民族交往交流交融的历史盛况,推进中华民族共同体建设,具有鲜明的思想性、原创性和前沿性价值。田钒平认为,《概论》围绕习近平总书记关于加强和改进民族工作的重要思想,坚持把马克思主义基本原理同中国具体实际相结合、同中华优秀传统文化相结合,注重史论结合、话语阐述、理论创新,立体展示了“中华民族具有百万年的人类史、一万年的文化史、五千多年的文明史”。王冬丽认为,《概论》深刻、系统、精到地分析了中华民族形成发展过程的整体性、必然性和真实性,是对中华民族形成发展过程的科学把握,是用新的史料体系对中华民族历史叙事的话语体系和理论体系的学理建构。马惠兰认为,《概论》课程以论从史出、史论结合的方式,通过在大学生中进行正确的中华民族历史观教育,实现铸牢中华民族共同体意识的主要目的,《概论》教材的出版、课程的开设也是贯彻新时代党的民族工作之“纲”、增强民族凝聚力、进行强国建设在大学教育中的具体体现。

“大一统”与中华民族共同体的向内凝聚——学习《中华民族共同体概论》

《中华民族共同体概论》内容丰富,观点新颖,富有启发性。《中华民族共同体概论》中秦汉到清中期部分,以各民族政权“争治”中原的史料史实为基础,阐释了正确的中华民族历史观,体现了“大一统”理念对中华民族共同体形成的文化意义。《中华民族共同体概论》秦汉到清中期内容上承夏商周时期奠基的中华文化,下启近代以来探索形成中国特色解决民族问题的正确道路。《中华民族共同体概论》理论联系实际,历史注解现实,以强有力的中国国情史料支撑马克思主义民族理论中国化时代化。

全面理解中华民族共同体的历史逻辑

《中华民族共同体概论》教材是第一部全面系统阐释习近平总书记关于加强和改进民族工作的重要思想的统编教材。《中华民族共同体概论》教材全面系统论述了中华民族共同体的基本概念、理论体系,首次完整清晰地将中华民族发展的历史逻辑展现出来,充分证明了“一部中国史,就是一部各民族交融汇聚成多元一体中华民族的历史,就是各民族共同缔造、发展、巩固统一的伟大祖国的历史”这一重要论断的科学性。深入理解中华民族的历史逻辑,踏实推进教学科研服务于党和国家民族工作的主线,进一步铸牢中华民族共同体意识。

文以载道以文育人:《中华民族共同体概论》教材解读之一

由国家民委组织编写的《中华民族共同体概论》,不仅是新时代新发展社会背景下中华民族研究的一部经典力作,同时是一部以铸牢中华民族共同体意识为主线,科学性与教育性辩证统一的好教材,充分体现文以载道、以文育人的精神,具有厚重的学术价值与深远的教育意义。

党的二十大精神融入“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想概论”课程的价值意蕴与实践进路

党的二十大精神为高校开展思想政治理论课教学指明了方向,是习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想概论课程建设的行动纲领与精神指引。将党的二十大精神充分融入“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想概论”课程,对于丰富本门课程的教学内容、完善课程体系、凸显课程价值意义重大。高校要明确“融入目标”、理清“融入思路”、敲定“融入重点”、创新“融入方法”,提升“习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想概论”课程教学的思想性和实效性。

中国民族理论自主知识体系对西方民族理论的学理性超越

《中华民族共同体概论》不仅从民族理论建构中国自主知识体系,而且在学理上实现了西方民族理论的四重超越:第一,在民族形成问题上,中华民族共同体与西方民族具有不同的形成逻辑;第二,在古代多民族国家问题上,中国古代王朝不同于西方意义上的“帝国”;第三,在现代民族国家问题上,作为统一多民族国家的中国也不同于西方意义上的民族国家;第四,在民族治理问题上,中国特色解决民族问题的正确道路具有西方民族治理体系所无法比拟的巨大优势。这些差异既暴露了西方民族理论的局限性,也体现了中华民族共同体理论体系的合理性。

《中华民族共同体概论》:新时代铸牢中华民族共同体意识的理论与实践结晶

《中华民族共同体概论》系统阐述了习近平总书记关于民族工作的重要思想,是“中华民族共同体学”的奠基之作。该书深入解析了建设中华民族共同体的学理、史观和实践价值,回答了相关基本概念,廓清了理论渊源,为新时代铸牢中华民族共同体意识提供了学理支撑。书中以正确的中华民族历史观阐述了中华民族共同体的形成和发展历程,展现了多元一体的发展格局。《中华民族共同体概论》总结了新时代民族工作的实践理念,为推进民族团结提供了行动指南。

中华民族共同体历史叙事的重大突破——学习《中华民族共同体概论》

《中华民族共同体概论》坚持正确的中华民族历史观,从各民族交往交流交融的视角叙述中华民族史,既摒弃了传统王朝断代史的局限性,又超越了各族族别史的片面性,实现了中华民族共同体历史叙事的重大突破,构建了中华民族共同体历史研究的全新范式。从各民族交往交流交融的视角叙述中华民族史,展现了马克思主义民族理论同中华优秀传统文化相结合的理论优势,揭示了中华民族共同体历史发展的基本规律,彰显了中华民族共同体的独特性与优越性,破解了有关中华民族共同体的若干重大问题。

超越与融通:中华民族共同体生成之道

中华民族在几千年的形成和发展过程中,形成了开放包容的文明体系,以其高度的人文理性和历史主动性,不断实现对不同地域、语言、族群、阶级、宗教身份的超越与融通,“华夏”逐渐走向“大中华”,为超大规模人们共同体的建构提供了丰富的历史经验和启示。

“民族观拱卫国家观”的教材典范、文化范例与边疆范式--中华民族四大理念的理论化思考

国家民委统编民族高校教材《中华民族共同体概论》,具有教材典范、学术范式、文化润疆范例意义。该教材从中华民族整体视角出发,把统一的多民族国家内的古代民族都统一称为“族群(ethnicity)”,与此同时,以“国家民族”对译nation,在界定中华民族、中华民族共同体、中华民族共同体意识三个核心概念的基础上,阐发中华民族共同体基础理论与中华民族历史观,进而在中华民族共同体从起源、产生、扩大、发展、进步到最终形成牢不可破的命运共同体的发展历程,亦即各民族交往交流交融不断增强政治、经济、社会、文化共同性的历史主轴上,开启中华民族英雄谱系建设新尝试,为新时代文化润疆工作提供历史人物资源与文化范例,其不能包含的异例则为中国边疆史书写孕育新的学术范式。