Abstract

At the Symposium on Cultural Inheritance and Development, President Xi Jinping put forward the concept of “cultural subjectivity” as a major theoretical proposition. This initiative reflects a dual imperative: to preserve and promote global cultural diversity, and to respond to the cultural conflicts and homogenizing tendencies brought about by globalization. It also addresses mounting concerns over identity dislocation and the cultural colonialism of the Western world. In the context of the new era, cultural subjectivity acquires renewed meaning. It involves the reconfiguration of the relationship between globalization and local traditions, the innovation and dissemination of culture in the digital age, the construction of identity in multicultural settings, as well as the cultivation of cultural consciousness, critical thinking, and intercultural communication and cooperation. Yet, the emergence of cultural subjectivity also reveals persistent constraints that hinder its consolidation. In light of these challenges, it is imperative to approach the issue from multiple dimensions-bridging tradition and modernity, integrating Eastern and Western perspectives, and aligning theoretical reflection with practical application-in order to strengthen national cultural subjectivity and ensure cultural security.

Keywords: Cultural subjectivity, Emerging connotations, Strategic reinforcement