From a Chinese perspective, China is a vast, living civilization—an amalgam of ancient heritage, multiethnic communities, shared values rooted in family and harmony, the memory of historical sufferings, and the drive for a prosperous and respected place in the world.
It is a nation both looking inward to maintain cultural and moral depth and outward to engage, collaborate, and define its role in the global community.
In essence, “China” represents a profound continuity of people, land, and ideas, evolving through history while retaining a distinctive cultural essence that those who call themselves Chinese recognize and cherish.