Status quo, Problems and Mechanism Optimization Strategies of the Collation, Development and Utilization of Old Local Chronicles Since 1949

Local chronicles are the unique treasure of local conditions in China. In order to build a strong Chinese culture and realize the national rejuvenation of China, the value of academy and application of the vast amount of old local chronicles accumulated over thousands of years is increasingly prominent. Since 1949, the collation of the local chronicles throughout China has been fruitful. The research and utilization of the local chronicles are comprehensive and multi-dimensional. However, there are still many problems regarding the research in the local chronicles, such as, fragmentation, departmentalization and amateurization. The reason is that the mechanism of the work related to the local chronicles is not complete. A new mechanism for the collation, research and utilization of the local chronicles should be established, which is led by the committee of the Communist Party of China, implemented by government organizations, concerned agencies, and fully participated by experts. As a result, the work related to the local chronicles can be promoted in a scientific, efficient and orderly way. Strong support is also provided for the construction of a strong Chinese culture and the inheritance and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.