Unit 17.3 Learning from History to Create a Bright Future 以史为鉴，开创未来

1. 结合五千多年文明史与百年奋斗史，你认为中国特色社会主义如何为当代发展提供独特智慧？
2. 在推进中国式现代化进程中，我们应如何平衡物质富裕与精神富足以实现全体人民共同富裕？
3. 面对全球生态挑战，中国式现代化强调人与自然和谐共生，这对生态文明建设有何现实启示？
4. 相较于西方现代化模式，中国式现代化为发展中国家探索自身道路提供了哪些可借鉴的新选择？
5. 立足以史为鉴的历史经验，当代青年应如何将个人理想融入开创人类文明新形态的伟大实践？

1. Drawing on over five thousand years of civilization and a century of struggle, how do you think socialism with Chinese characteristics provides unique wisdom for contemporary development?
2. In advancing Chinese modernization, how should we balance material prosperity and spiritual fulfillment to achieve common prosperity for all?
3. Facing global ecological challenges, how does the Chinese path to modernization's emphasis on harmony between humanity and nature inspire our ecological civilization efforts?
4. Compared with Western modernization models, what new options does the Chinese path to modernization offer developing nations exploring their own development?
5. Grounded in the historical experience of learning from the past, how should contemporary youth integrate their personal ideals into creating a new form of human civilization?

1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:03,800 (Socialism with Chinese Characteristics) 2 00:00:03,800 --> 00:00:06,460 Creating a New Form of Human Civilization 3 00:00:06,460 --> 00:00:09,130 — Achieving a Historic Leap in the History 4 00:00:09,130 --> 00:00:15,300 of the Chinese Nation: Dear students Good morning! 5 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:19,600 Today let’s talk about socialism with Chinese characteristics 6 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:22,900 —a system deeply intertwined with each of our lives 7 00:00:22,900 --> 00:00:27,600 and profoundly shaping the course of global development 8 00:00:27,600 --> 00:00:31,060 Rooted in over 5000 years of Chinese civilization 9 00:00:31,060 --> 00:00:33,260 socialism with Chinese characteristics draws 10 00:00:33,260 --> 00:00:39,700 nourishment from ancient wisdom It emerges from more than 180 years of China's 11 00:00:39,700 --> 00:00:46,500 modern struggle and exploration has grown through over a century of the Communist Party 12 00:00:46,500 --> 00:00:50,060 of Chinas history—where Party leadership stands 13 00:00:50,060 --> 00:00:53,260 as the core force—and has evolved through 14 00:00:53,260 --> 00:00:58,300 more than 70 years of the People's Republic's journey 15 00:00:58,300 --> 00:01:02,460 In practice it continuously advances toward the ultimate goal: 16 00:01:02,460 --> 00:01:07,730 common prosperity for all We have forged a distinctive path to modernization 17 00:01:07,730 --> 00:01:11,860 —one that is uniquely Chinese With a population larger than virtually 18 00:01:11,860 --> 00:01:18,300 any other nation on Earth we face complex challenges but also boundless potential 19 00:01:18,300 --> 00:01:22,900 We pursue shared prosperity ensuring no one is left behind 20 00:01:22,900 --> 00:01:25,900 We emphasize the balanced development of material 21 00:01:25,900 --> 00:01:29,060 and spiritual progress—ensuring not only fuller 22 00:01:29,060 --> 00:01:36,360 wallets but also richer minds We advocate harmony between humanity and nature 23 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:40,160 protecting our green mountains and clear waters 24 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:43,460 And we remain committed to peaceful development 25 00:01:43,460 --> 00:01:49,560 advancing hand-in-hand with the world This path fundamentally differs from Western 26 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:55,160 models of modernization It follows the laws of social development 27 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:59,100 reflects Chinese wisdom and offers developing nations a new 28 00:01:59,100 --> 00:02:04,200 viable alternative Socialism with Chinese characteristics has created 29 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:10,300 abundant material and spiritual wealth focusing on fulfilling people's aspirations for a better life 30 00:02:10,300 --> 00:02:13,560 delivering high-quality ecological products 31 00:02:13,560 --> 00:02:17,930 safeguarding our beautiful homeland promoting universal human values 32 00:02:17,930 --> 00:02:24,600 and contributing Chinese solutions —thereby giving rise to a new form of human civilization 33 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:29,360 Since the founding of New China especially after reform and opening-up 34 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:35,260 socialism with Chinese characteristics has achieved miracles 35 00:02:35,260 --> 00:02:39,560 In just decades we have completed what took developed countries 36 00:02:39,560 --> 00:02:44,130 centuries to achieve in industrialization 37 00:02:44,130 --> 00:02:50,100 We have secured rapid economic growth alongside long-term social stability 38 00:02:50,100 --> 00:02:55,200 Gross domestic product has surged per capita GDP has risen significantly 39 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:57,760 and China has ascended to the ranks of middle- 40 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:04,160 and high-income nations Our share of global GDP has increased substantially 41 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:07,800 making China the largest contributor to world economic growth 42 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:13,200 and its influence continues to expand We have successfully built a moderately 43 00:03:13,200 --> 00:03:19,530 prosperous society in all respects eliminating absolute poverty in a historic achievement 44 00:03:19,530 --> 00:03:23,260 Now we are marching forward toward the goal of building 45 00:03:23,260 --> 00:03:27,300 a modern socialist country strong in all areas 46 00:03:27,300 --> 00:03:30,930 The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation 47 00:03:30,930 --> 00:03:35,460 has entered an irreversible historical phase 48 00:03:35,460 --> 00:03:38,560 Students standing at the forefront of this new era 49 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:42,460 you have witnessed these extraordinary achievements firsthand 50 00:03:42,460 --> 00:03:46,930 Not only are they the fruits of our predecessors’ relentless efforts 51 00:03:46,930 --> 00:03:51,600 but they also represent your responsibility and mission 52 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:53,900 I hope you all will dedicate your youth 53 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:59,260 to building a youthful China and contribute your strength to realizing the Chinese Dream! 54 00:03:59,260 --> 00:04:00,760 Thank you!