Two Creates

The Two Creates (Chinese: 两创) is a political slogan first proposed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Xi Jinping in 2014.

History

The concept was first used by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Xi Jinping during a collective study session of the Politburo in February 2014. It was also used by Xi in February 2018 during an event marking the 200th birth anniversary of Karl Marx.

Content

The Two Creates refer to:

  1. Creative transformation (创造性转化)
  2. Innovative development (创新性发展)

Two Creates is a component of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. According to the CCP, it is through the Two Creates that traditional Chinese culture can serve as the "soul and root" and realize the Two Integrations in the New Era of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Two Creates". China Media Project. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  2. ↑ Li, Jun (6 September 2017). ""两创"：建设社会主义文化强国的重要方针" ["Two Creations": An Important Guideline for Building a Socialist Cultural Power]. Chinese Communist Party News Network. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  3. ↑ "践行文化"两创" 勇担新时代文化使命" [Practicing Cultural "Two Creates" and bravely shouldering the cultural mission of the new era.]. Qiushi. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  4. ↑ "在"两创"中实现时代性生长" [Achieving contemporary growth through the Two Creates]. Guilin Daily. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 2026-05-05.