On young chinese is an essay written by Liang Qichao in the late Qing Dynasty, which was written after the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898 in 1900. At that time, China was in danger of being carved up by imperialist powers, with domestic political corruption, backward economy and unprecedented national crisis. Liang Qichao wrote this passionate article in order to arouse the national self-esteem and self-confidence of Chinese people and save the country from peril.
Liang Qichao compared China and Japan in his article, and pointed out the huge gap between China's backwardness and Japan's strength. He believes that if China wants to get rid of the backward and passive situation, it must have a group of young people with enterprising spirit and patriotic heart to undertake the important task of saving the nation from peril.
In his article, Liang Qichao put forward China's youth thought and emphasized the responsibility and mission of China's youth. He believes that young people in China should have noble moral qualities, firm beliefs and strong national self-esteem, and take the rejuvenation of China as their own responsibility.
Strive for the prosperity of the country. "On young chinese" aroused strong repercussions in the society at that time and became one of the important articles to stimulate the patriotic enthusiasm of Chinese people.
The core view of "young chinese Theory";
1. Emphasize the responsibility and mission of young people: Liang Qichao believes that young people are the future and hope of the country, and they shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending and building the motherland. Therefore, young people must work hard and strive for their ideals with the spirit of seizing every minute.
2. Advocating the spirit of patriotism: Liang Qichao emphasized that patriotism is the most basic moral sentiment of China people, and it is also the driving force for China's continuous progress in the long history. He believes that everyone in China should have a strong patriotism and work hard for the prosperity and progress of the country.
3. Advocating the democratic system: Liang Qichao believes that China should implement a democratic system, give people the right to participate in politics, and guarantee people's freedom and equality. He believes that only by implementing a democratic system can China truly realize the country's prosperity and people's happiness.
4. Advocating scientific rationality: Liang Qichao believes that science is one of the most powerful forces to promote social progress. He believes that China people should attach importance to science education, cultivate scientific spirit, encourage people to explore scientific truth and promote social progress.