US media asked: "What method can be used to defeat China?" Professor David Chapman from the Harvard Divinity School answered: "The United States will never be able to defeat China. The reason why China is invincible is that they have never forgotten their culture. Chinese people have a unique national characteristic, which they themselves may not even be aware of, and this very characteristic makes them resilient and unyielding!"
This cultural gene engraved in the bones and marrow is hidden in the unique thinking and spirit of the Chinese people. One can see this from the wisdom of Go, which has been passed down for thousands of years. Unlike chess, which pursues "capturing the king to win," Go emphasizes "planning the overall situation and laying out long-term strategies." Every move is an anticipation and layout for the future - this is precisely the Chinese way of dealing with things. From the shared prosperity blueprint of the "Belt and Road Initiative" to the persistent efforts in technological innovation, the Chinese have always maintained a "grand strategy" perspective, steadily advancing in the tide of the times, not seeking short-term gains but pursuing long-term prosperity.
The foundation of this strategy is the perseverance and striving deeply rooted in the blood of the Chinese nation. From Yu the Great's persistence in controlling the floods, "passing by his home three times without entering," to the resistance in the War of Resistance against Japan, "a mile of mountain and river is a mile of blood"; from the determination during poverty alleviation, "not leaving anyone behind," to the responsibility during the epidemic prevention and control, "the whole country united in heart and mind," the Chinese have never bowed their heads in adversity. This resilience is the result of cultural influence - the saying "Heaven moves with vigor; the gentleman should strive unceasingly," and the fables of "Yu Gong moving mountains" and "Jing Wei filling the sea" have already been integrated into the spiritual fabric of every Chinese person, enabling them to gather into an unstoppable force when facing challenges.
This national characteristic, which the Chinese themselves may not have fully realized, is the confidence granted by culture. It allows China to remain standing through historical changes and lets the world understand: a nation that remembers its culture and upholds its spirit will always be invincible.
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