Advantages, Principles, and Strategies for Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation in Minzu Universities in the New Era

DOI：10.3969/j.issn.1674-9391.2024.07.005

Abstract：

Minzu universities have played a vital role in the advancement of China’s socialist development by nurturing outstanding talents" across various industries for different ethnic groups. As such， they have become an indispensable part of the" national higher education system， fulfilling a unique role that" other institutions cannot replicate." In addition， Minzu universities have been serving as critical platforms implementing the Party’s ethnic policies." Consequently， it is the mission of Minzu universities to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation，" reflecting the" principal objectives" of ethnic work in the new era and" embodying the universities’" foundational aspirations of ethnic education." Therefore，" this study infers that" in the new era， Minzu universities should" embrace their responsibilities by focusing on “serving the Chinese national community， serving the overall ethnic work， and serving the economic and social development of ethnic regions”. This should entail strengthening the great unity of the Chinese nation， enhancing Chinese cultural identity， building a shared spiritual home for all" ethnic groups， and forging" a strong sense of community for Chinese nation.

On the basis of" comprehensively" analyzing the" operational" requirements， characteristic advantages， and" foundational principles guiding" Minzu universities in" their efforts to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation from a macro perspective， this article proposes specific practical" strategies for Minzu universities to consolidate the Chinese national community consciousness in the new era，" while" providing theoretical references" for Minzu universities to expand and deepen this “forging”. What are the new" expectations for Minzu universities in forging a sense of community for Chinese nation in the new era？ What" significant advantages do they possess ？ What basic principles should be followed？ What are the main" pathways for effective implementation ？" By thoroughly exploring and addressing these issues， the paper aims to" provide theoretical support for Minzu universities" as they navigate the challenges of" the new era，" while also offering" practical approaches for cultivating new generations capable of contributing to the great rejuvenation of Chinese nation.

Based on the practical needs of" national development and a high-quality development of the Party’s ethnic" policies in the new era， by firmly adhering to the socialist path， and comprehensively forging the sense of community for Chinese nation，" this report believes Minzu universities can significantly influence" the economic and social development of ethnic regions." Forging" a strong sense of community for Chinese nation can be considered a “guiding principle” for the governance of Minzu universities" as well as a fundamental aspect" of “fostering virtue” through their educational mission. To achieve this， Minzu universities" should maintain a sharp focus" on the main task of ethnic work in the new era， further strengthen and improve this work， and adhere to the basic principles of Party leadership，" performance" assessment， scientific research" innovation， and campus culture construction." Meanwhile， these" universities should also refine organizational structures， enhance curriculum frameworks，" build disciplinary platforms， carry out" targeted" research， and" organize" high-quality cultural activities to comprehensively and deeply promote the work of forging a strong sense of community for Chinese nation to" new heights.

Key Words：

Minzu universities; strengthening a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation; practical pathways