BEIJING: A new history book was released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing on Monday to review how China’s national unity was strengthened.
The two-volume History of National Unification in Qing Dynasty, which includes 1.1 million characters, is one of the first major academic achievements of the Chinese Academy of History, which was established at the CASS in 2019 to promote comprehensive studies in history as references for modern national governance.
The book systematically reviews the process of national unification during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and its experiences and lessons in governing frontier areas, including Xinjiang, Tibet, Taiwan, regions inhabited by the Mongolian ethnic group, Northeast China, Southwest China and the country’s territorial seas.
During a meeting on cultural inheritance and development at the Chinese Academy of History on Friday, President Xi Jinping noted that the prominent unity of Chinese civilization determines that national unity will always be at the heart of China’s core interests and the fate of all ethnic groups depends on a strong and united country.
Xing Guangcheng, co-author of the book and a member of CASS Academic Division of History, said by studying rich historical documentation, “this book demonstrates how a united nation with various ethnic groups was established, consolidated and safeguarded during the Qing era”.
According to Xing, who also gave a speech during Friday’s meeting, new historiographical perspectives have been introduced in the new book. Twelve reputable scholars from across China helped in its compilation. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
