JOURNAL OF ETHNOLOGY, VOL. 15, NO.10, 28-36, 2024 (CN51-1731/C, in Chinese)
DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1674-9391.2024.10.004
Abstract: In the" new era of the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, common prosperity and forging a strong sense of Chinese national community are" considered pivotal strategic goals for national advancement, crucial for the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. As a core tenet of socialism, common prosperity focuses on promoting sustained growth of material wealth and its equitable distribution to improve living standards across the board and narrow economic disparities. Meanwhile, forging a strong sense of Chinese national community deepens the political identity and emotional" bonds" of the nation spiritually," supporting and reinforcing national unity," solidarity, and" cohesion.
Theoretically, there exists a profound intrinsic logical synergy and a phenomenon of “the same frequency resonance” between common prosperity and forging a strong sense of Chinese national community. On the one hand, forging a strong sense of Chinese national community is" critical" for solidly advancing common prosperity for all people. Only by forming a high degree of consensus at the ideological level and achieving deep emotional cohesion can powerful forces be pooled to drive common prosperity and ensure" equitable economic distribution and social development" for" all ethnic groups, regions, and individuals. Conversely, the pursuit of common prosperity for all people provides an ideological vision, motivational support, and a socio-economic foundation for forging a strong sense of Chinese national community. Achieving common prosperity is not only a breakthrough in the economic field but also a sign of" broader social progress. It requires us to pay more attention to social equity and justice while pursuing economic growth, and through improving people’s livelihoods and promoting social harmony, enable" individuals of all ethnic peoples to continuously deepen their identification with and" sense of" belonging to the country in the process of sharing development achievements, thereby further consolidating and deepening the sense of Chinese national community.
To realize the same frequency resonance" of common prosperity and forging a strong sense of Chinese national community," strategies include: 1)" Political emphasis" by strengthening identification with the party and" the nation through enhancing the political awareness and national consciousness of all people" by means of intensified education in patriotism and unity; 2) economic focus by" advancing regional coordination and equitable wealth distribution" through optimizing industrial structure, regional equity, and refining income distribution mechanisms, ensuring that the fruits of economic development benefit all people; and 3)" cultural development by establishing a shared spiritual home" through laying" a solid foundation for transmission and fostering consensus, nurturing a strong sense of community," supporting" common prosperity," constructing national cultural heritage," academic discourse, and deepening national unity education. On a new journey in the new era, achieving" a same frequency resonance between common prosperity and forging a strong sense of Chinese national community is vital for translating the vision of national rejuvenation into tangible outcomes.
Key Words: forging a strong sense of Chinese national community; common prosperity; the same frequency resonance; great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation