Unification historical necessity

Exhibits, movies, museums and seminars across China marking the centennial anniversary of the 1911 Revolution have sparked a wave of interest in history among Chinese people.

Understanding Chinese history helps the country to modernize, and people should learn more about their history. Last month, Vice -President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the Central Party School, encouraging Party officials to study history more.

However, the significance of studying Chinese history goes beyond education. Understanding aspects of Chinese history would make the phrase "Chinese characteristics" concretely meaningful because "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" is the socio-political-economic guiding principle for China's modernization.