The Scientific Connotation And Contemporary Value Of Chinese Path To Modernization

Starting from the Industrial Revolution,humanity has entered an era of comprehensive transformation in various fields characterized by rapid development of productivity,namely the era of modernization.Modernization first began in the West,leading Western countries in terms of economic strength and comprehensive national strength,and gradually embarked on the path of violent plunder and colonial aggression.As a result,countries around the world have either actively or passively entered the process of modernization.The theory of modernization generally refers to the theory of how developing countries can achieve modernization in various aspects such as society,politics,economy,culture,etc.The modernization model advocated by the bourgeoisie,characterized by the arrangement of capitalist systems,is the ultimate form of human society."Modernization" means "westernization",and the modernization path of developed capitalist countries is the template for the modernization development of backward countries.By fully copying it,one can achieve all-round leapfrog development in their own country.But in fact,developing countries no longer have the conditions to follow the development path of developed capitalist countries in the West.Modernization based on "Westernization" will largely come at the cost of sacrificing and abandoning their own national identity and independence.Marx criticized the modernization model of capitalism from the perspective of dialectical materialism and historical materialism,and put forward new predictions and assumptions about the direction of human modernization.The internal contradictions of the capitalist mode of production cannot be eliminated through its own operation,and class contradictions are bound to intensify.The proletariat will break the exploitation and oppression of capitalism in the form of violent revolution,and establish a socialist country that implements public ownership of means of production.Then it will continue to develop the productive forces,promote all aspects of society to constantly move towards the goal of modernization,and finally achieve communism.Under the scientific guidance of Marxism,the CPC led the Chinese people to win the victory of the New Democracy Revolution,achieved the integrity of national sovereignty and national independence in the struggle,established New China,established the socialist system,and embarked on a new road of independent exploration of modernization.Mao Zedong,Deng Xiaoping,Jiang Zemin,Hu Jintao and other generations of leaders of the Communist Party of China have constantly enriched and promoted the development of Chinese path to modernization,contributed modernization ideas from political,economic,cultural,ecological and other aspects,and led Chinese society to move towards a higher level in all aspects.Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era.The Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core formulated the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,and again achieved a major breakthrough at the theoretical level.At the same time,the CPC Central Committee has scientifically and comprehensively expounded the "Chinese path to modernization",determined its essential characteristics and stipulated its essential requirements,making the theory of Chinese path to modernization more complete and mature,and becoming a new modernization theory for developing countries to learn from.Chinese path to modernization contains the unique logic of adhering to Marx’s new materialism,taking human modernization as the core goal,paying attention to the relationship between man and nature,and adhering to the diplomatic line of peaceful development.It has completed the transcendence of the "westernized" capitalist modernization theory,and has greatly improved China’s international influence and status.China has set an example for other developing countries.On the one hand,it has provided new choices for countries and ethnic groups in the world who both hope to accelerate development and maintain their own independence.On the other hand,it has achieved breakthroughs in the modernization theory of capitalism,promoted the new development of contemporary Marxism,and created new forms of human civilization,with enormous value that transcends national borders,races,and systems.