In an interview with the People's Daily, Professor Xie Maosong, Director of the Committee on Chinese Civilization and Road at the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy (CIIDS), characterized the Communist Party of China (CPC) as a "civilizational party." He explained that this concept is rooted in Chinese civilizational traditions and historical continuity, reflecting the successful integration of the basic tenets of Marxism with China's specific realities and traditional culture. The interview further explores the CPC's distinctive approach to governance, discipline, self-reform and people-centered development. It also highlights the significance of China's four global initiatives in promoting dialogue among civilizations and contributing to global governance. (Produced by Han Xiaomeng, Li Yuanxin, Yang Yang, Ni Tao, and intern Liu Xinru)