Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered the New Era

and Chinese academics must start "self-assertion" and self-discipline in the creation of Chinese new culture

which is a profound revelation from the history of cultural development and a practical requirement of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Based on the basic standpoint of Marxist historical materialism and cultural philosophy

this article analyzes the social and historical environment

spiritual core and essential connotation of Marxism and excellent Chinese traditional culture respectively. On this basis

it points out that the inevitability of the integration of Marxism and excellent Chinese traditional culture stems from the objective needs of the practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the New Era and the needs of their respective cultural missions. And the methodological principles

concrete pathways and ultimate goals of the integration of Marxism and excellent Chinese traditional culture are discussed in detail. Finally

this article expounds the multi-dimensional and advancing cultural significance of the integration of Marxism and excellent Chinese traditional culture.