China has released a national plan to systematically promote the country's linguistic and cultural heritage, setting clear targets for 2030 and 2035 to enhance national language capabilities and foster a stronger sense of community among Chinese nationals.

　　According to a guideline issued on Monday by the Ministry of Education and six other departments, a well-structured system for inheriting and developing China's outstanding language and culture should be basically established by 2030, with coordinated progress achieved across scientific research, educational outreach, resource development, digital empowerment, talent cultivation, promotion, and international exchange.

　　By 2035, the inheritance of Chinese language culture and the language literacy of all citizens will be comprehensively elevated, providing strong support for China's goal of building a modern socialist country in all respects, the guideline said.

　　The plan emphasizes expanding the use of standard spoken and written Chinese nationwide while preserving ethnic minority languages. It calls for the innovative transformation and development of China's linguistic and cultural heritage, integrating it into the school education system, lifelong learning and socioeconomic development, and continuously improving public language literacy, particularly among young people.

　　The guideline outlines a series of measures to advance the national language and culture strategy, focusing on education, resource protection, digitalization, talent development and international communication.

　　China will conduct in-depth research into the cultural essence of its language and writing system, highlighting the role they play in shaping Chinese identity, national spirit and civilizational wisdom. It will also promote language popularization, underscoring how a shared language enhances mutual understanding and social cohesion.