The Strategic Thought and Practical Significance of Deng Xiaoping's Cultural Construction and Development

Deng Xiaoping's strategic thinking on cultural construction and development is an important part of Deng Xiaoping Theory. It is a scientific ideological system formed on the theoretical basis of adhering to and developing Marxist cultural views, Mao Zedong cultural thought, and criticizing and absorbing all cultural achievements from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad. It is based on a preliminary exploration of the practical construction of socialist culture in China since the 1950s, and an accurate analysis of the reality of the nature and main contradictions of Chinese society since the reform and opening up. It clarifies the focus on "building a high level of socialist spiritual civilization"; Grasping the starting point of "building a culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics"; Identifying the focal point of 'science and technology are the primary productive forces'; Emphasizing the starting point of 'literature and art belong to the people'; Seizing the entry point of "education as the foundation for a century long plan"; Mastering the key points of "improving Party leadership and strengthening Party building". The strategic thinking of cultural construction and development has enriched Marxist cultural theory; Developed the cultural cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics; Established a new paradigm of cultural development centered on economic construction; Promoted the modernization process of Chinese culture.