中华文明的突出特性
中华文明具有独特文化基因和自身发展历程，植根于中华大地，同世界其他文明相互交流，与时代共进步，有着旺盛生命力。连续性、创新性、统一性、包容性、和平性，是中华文明的突出特性。这五方面的突出特性是相互联系的有机整体。
中华文明的连续性是指中华文明在几千年的历史长河中，一脉相承、从未中断，并以国家形态始终延续发展至今的特性。汉字作为中华文明的重要载体，从甲骨文到现代汉字，虽然经历了形式上的演变，但其基本结构和造字原理始终未变，保证了文明的传承和发展。
中华文明的创新性体现在中华民族在历史长河中不断进行物质文明创造、精神文明创新和政治文明创建。这种创新精神贯穿于中华文明的各个阶段，从古代的四大发明到现代的科技发展，无不展现了中华民族的创新活力。与时俱进、守正创新，为中华文明连续发展提供了不竭动力。
中华文明的统一性深植于中华民族的历史与文化之中。中华文明长期的大一统传统，形成了多元一体、团结集中的统一性。各民族在向内凝聚、融合发展的历程中，逐渐形成了多元一体的中华民族发展大趋势，铸就了中华民族共同体意识。统一性是中华文明连续发展的重要基础，从根本上决定了国土不可分、国家不可乱、民族不可散、文明不可断的共同信念。
中华文明的包容性体现在中华文明具有在包罗各方的基础上正确处理差异、化解冲突、凝聚共识、实现融合的能力，能够在保持自己民族特色的同时，积极吸收借鉴各种不同文明的优秀成果。越包容，就越是得到认同和维护，就越会绵延不断。包容性是中华文明维持秩序、稳定发展、绵长延续的活力源泉。
中华文明的和平性是中华文明连续发展的必要条件。和平、和睦、和谐是中华文明五千多年来一直传承的理念，主张以道德秩序构造一个群己合一的世界，追求和合共生、天下大同。和平性从根本上决定了中国始终是世界和平的建设者、全球发展的贡献者、国际秩序的维护者。
Defining characteristics of the Chinese civilization
The Chinese civilization has distinctive traits and is deeply rooted in the Chinese soil. It has always maintained exchanges with other civilizations around the world and advanced with the times. Continuity, creativity, unity, inclusiveness, and peacefulness are its five defining characteristics.
Continuity is manifested in the fact that the Chinese civilization has developed uninterrupted for millennia and continued to this day in a state form.
Chinese characters, a vital carrier of the Chinese civilization, have evolved in form from the earliest oracle script carved on tortoise shells and animal bones to the writing system of today. But the basic structure of the characters and the rules of character creation have remained unchanged, and such continuity has played a pivotal role in sustaining and advancing the Chinese civilization.
Creativity is reflected in the Chinese nation's sustained material, cultural, and political advances over the long course of history. The spirit of creativity has permeated all stages of China's development. From the Four Great Inventions of ancient times to the scientific and technological advances of modern times, the Chinese nation has shown great creativity. Keeping pace with the times and innovating on the basis of the rich cultural heritage have provided an inexhaustible source of strength for the continuous development of the Chinese civilization.
Unity is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Chinese nation. A long-standing tradition of great unity underpins China's commitment to upholding unity in diversity and maintaining solidarity through centrality. Unity in diversity has been driven by the internal cohesion and integrated development of China's various ethnic groups, as a sense of the Chinese nation as one community is forged.
Unity is an important cornerstone of the continuity of the Chinese civilization. It represents a common belief that China's territorial integrity must be preserved, the country must never be allowed to descend into turmoil, the Chinese nation must always remain united, and the Chinese civilization must continue to progress.
Inclusiveness is demonstrated by the ability to properly handle differences, settle disputes, build consensus, and promote integration. These capabilities have enabled China to draw on the best of various cultures while retaining its own characteristics.
The more inclusive a civilization is, the more recognition and support it garners, and the longer it endures. The inclusiveness of the Chinese civilization has provided a source of strength to maintain orderly, stable, and continuous development.
Peacefulness is the precondition for China's continuing development. Peace, amity, and harmony have been treasured by the Chinese civilization for more than five thousand years. China advocates applying moral principles to create a world that integrates the common good with individual interests and pursues peaceful coexistence and universal harmony.
The intrinsic peacefulness of the Chinese civilization determines that China will always work to safeguard world peace, contribute to global development, and maintain international order.
