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The Chinese Nation and Chinese Culture

The Chinese nation is a big family comprising the Han nationality and 55 ethnic minorities. Since time immemorial, people of all the nationalities have labored. 1ived and multiplied on our motherland, jointly contributing their wisdom to the shaping of Chinese civilization and the founding of a unified, multi-ethnic country. They have established closely-knit political, economic and cultural links with one another. As early as two thousand years ago China was already a unified country with vast territory. The deep- rooted Chinese culture has served as a strong bond for ethnic solidarity and national unity.
Our ancestors always regarded independence and self-reliance as the foundation of our nation. As one of the cradles of human civilization. China has maintained its cultural tradition without interruption for thousands of years in history. In modern times, China was subjected to repeated bullying and humiliation by imperialist powers, and the national strength was on the wane. However, after struggles waged by the entire Chinese nation for a hundred years, China has once again stood up as a giant. This fully shows that the national spirit of the Chinese people to maintain independence is indomitable.
Today, in exploring a road suited to our development, we will proceed from the actual conditions of China to build socialism with Chinese characteristics rather than indiscriminately copy other countries' models. In handling international affairs, we adopt positions and policies independently and on our own initiative. We Chinese people value our friendship and cooperation with people of various countries, and we also cherish our right to independence we have won through protracted struggle.
Since ancient times the Chinese people have always aspired for a peaceful world where people of all countries live together in friendship. We will establish and develop friendly relations and cooperation with all countries in the world on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. China will unswervingly follow the road of peaceful development. I t will remain dedicated to cultivating a peaceful and harmonious international and neighboring environment, and it will never seek hegemony. Going for peaceful development is a firm strategic decision China has made in light of its national conditions and cultural tradition, its fundamental and long-term interests as well as the prevailing trend and objective law of world development. China's growth and progress will not pose a threat to anyone. China is always a staunch force for world peace and regional stability.