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Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Long March
Theory and Practice of Marxism
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Sociology Studies
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Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Victory of the Long March

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The Practical Characteristics and Contemporary Value of the Self-Revolution of the Communist Party of China during the Long March Period Zhou Ruiyun 2026, 41(5):  1-8.  Abstract ( 30 )   PDF (1625KB) ( 8 )   Self-revolution is an embodiment of the essential attributes of a proletarian party. The materialist dialectical stance of being “critical and revolutionary” constitutes the spiritual core of self-revolution of Marxist parties and provides methodological guidance for them to revolutionize themselves with courage. This courage to pursue self-revolution is a crucial factor underlying the victorious Long March. Under extremely adverse circumstances, the courage of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to exercise self-revolution at five distinct levels-politics, ideology, military struggle, strategies and tactics-manifests in political character, core stance, volitional qualities and cultural attributes, qualities that collectively represent the concentration and distillation of the Party’s spiritual symbols during the critical periods of the revolution. As a core component of the Marxist theory of party building, self-revolution objectively requires that, in the practice of leading revolution and governance in various countries, the proletarian parties must concretize the “critical and revolutionary” stance in light of the specific realities of their own countries, transforming it into organizational principles and institutional norms that strengthen party building and consolidate leadership. In the process of advancing party building, the thought of self-revolution embedded in the Long March Spirit should be focused on how to address challenges and recalibrate the direction of progress to continuously create a practical paradigm of self-purification, self-improvement, self-revolution and self-enhancement. Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Connotation and New-Era Value of the Long March Spirit Liu Tongshuo, Ma Lei 2026, 41(5):  9-18.  Abstract ( 30 )   PDF (1617KB) ( 1 )   The Long March was a great expedition to fight for national independence and uphold firm ideals and convictions, and a heroic epic in which brave lives were committed to saving the nation and its people. It was, for the Communist Party of China (CPC), not only a path of practice to unremittingly seek truth for victory of the revolution, not only a great march to rally every effort to save the future of the Party and the Red Army, but more importantly a glorious endeavor to unite the army and the people for the purpose of our freedom and liberation. Created by the Red Army under the leadership of the CPC, the Long March spirit is a precious spiritual legacy bequeathed to us. In the new era, continuing to carry forward the Long March spirit is of great contemporary value for advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, waging the great struggle with many new historical features, adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times, advancing the great new project of Party building, and consolidating a solid foundation for the Party’s long-term governance. It is therefore imperative for us to, guided by the great Long March spirit, strengthen our ideals and convictions to embark on a new Long March toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and carry forward the spirit of struggle to wage the great struggle with many new historical features. More than following the principle of seeking truth from facts in pursuing innovative development in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times, and strengthening organizational building in advancing the great new project of Party building, we must at the same time adhere to the Party’s mass line in consolidating a solid foundation for the Party’s long-term governance. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Dissemination Slogans and Their Contemporary Value of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army during Its Long March through Yunnan Wang Bo 2026, 41(5):  19-27.  Abstract ( 24 )   PDF (1610KB) ( 2 )   During the Long March through Yunnan, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army (the “Red Army”) accurately grasped the complex political relations and social structures of the border ethnic regions and creatively employed dissemination slogans as a medium to effectively advance theoretical publicity and mass mobilization. Taking as research object the dissemination slogans left behind by the Red Army during its Long March through Yunnan, this paper first conducts an analysis from three dimensions: modes of spatial presentation, strategies of discourse transformation and functions of political integration. Based on this and centering around three elements-narrative structure, emotional logic and discursive resources-it proceeds to analyze the mechanism through which the dissemination discourse of the CPC took effect in border ethnic regions from its generation to its implementation: facilitating the transformation of abstract theory into the conscious practice of the masses, and thereby promoting ethnic unity through dissemination and mobilization. This historical practice, by profoundly revealing the dialectical unity of “enhancing commonality” and “respecting difference” embodied in the dissemination work of the CPC in the ethnic regions as well as the progressive logic of “trust-identification-governance,” provides historical wisdom and a practical paradigm worthy of reference for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation in the new era and for embarking on the Long March of the new era. Related Articles | Metrics

Theory and Practice of Marxism

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“Economy-Culture-People”: A Systematic Thinking Interpretation of the Important Discourse of Xi Jinping’s Economic Thought Zhang Xinpeng, Gao Na 2026, 41(5):  28-37.  Abstract ( 24 )   PDF (1625KB) ( 5 )   General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourse on “Economy-Culture-People” is an important part of Xi Jinping’s Economic Thought and an important theoretical guideline for high-quality economic development that demonstrates the holistic view of systematic thinking. Firstly, this discourse presents an innovative explorations on the systematization structure of “Economy-Culture-People” through the constituent elements of the system to achieve integrated development and bidirectional connection between economy and humanities. Secondly, from the basis of Marx’s thought on the organic social economy, it interprets the operational logic of “Economy-Culture-People” to realize the gradual deepening from “external phenomena” to “internal essence,” the paradigm shift from “material logic” to “humanistic logic,” and the systematic advancement from “single narrative” to “multiple narratives.” Thirdly, by adopting the “specific overall” approach, it comprehensively explores the development and evolution of “Economy-Culture-People” to construct a dialectical mutual transformation development model of “people-oriented leadership-cultural empowerment-economic symbiosis” and promote the systematic construction of the autonomous knowledge system of humanistic economics. This important discourse, therefore, has endowed humanistic economics with new contemporary connotations, making significant original contributions to enriching and developing humanistic economics. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Generation Logic, Intrinsic Characteristics and Practicing Direction of the Global Civilization Initiative-A Dialectical Interpretation Based on the Law of the Unity of Opposites Tang Zhifeng 2026, 41(5):  38-47.  Abstract ( 18 )   PDF (1702KB) ( 0 )   Facing the question of where human civilization is headed in this era, the Global Civilization Initiative, based on the law of the unity of opposites in dialectical materialism as its philosophical foundation and integrating the traditional dialectical wisdom of the Chinese civilization of “harmony without uniformity,” has constructed a brand-new interpretative framework that is distinct from the Western civilization conflict theory. This Initiative, from the perspective of the generation logic, is the trinity of three dimensions deeply interwoven: historical continuity, theoretical breakthrough and practical response. From the perspective of intrinsic characteristics, it is centered around four pairs of dialectical opposites: differences and inclusiveness, universality and particularity, historicity and contemporaneity, as well as nationality and universality. More than acknowledging the equality and diversity of various civilizations, it also advocates the consolidation of universal values through mutual respect. At the same time, it strikes a balance between cultural inheritance and innovation as well as the national identity and the overall interests of humanity. To implement the Global Civilization Initiative, it is necessary to apply the method of contradiction analysis to eliminate the hegemonic discourse of civilizations, expand diverse channels for dialogue, and activate the contemporary vitality of cultural heritage, so as to enable various civilizations to achieve symbiosis and progress through equal exchanges. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Logic of Emergence, Core Implications and Practical Approaches to Promoting Further Institutional Maturity and Consolidation in the New Era Lu Zhuhai, Zhou Guangjun 2026, 41(5):  48-57.  Abstract ( 39 )   PDF (1645KB) ( 2 )   Promoting the further institutional maturity and consolidation is an important proposition for the construction of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Based on the triple logic of theoretical evolution, historical context and practical exploration, this paper elucidates the logic of its emergence and analyzes it from the two dimensions of core implications and practical approaches. The core implications include 1) the formation of a systematic, scientific, standardized and effective institutional system; 2) the construction of an institutional framework that connects the fundamental system, the basic system and the important system; and 3) the transformation of institutional advantages into national governance efficiency. From the perspective of practice, to promote further institutional maturity and consolidation, it is necessary to build a solid normative foundation with scientific socialism and innovation, to form a promotion mechanism with the main line of deepened all-round reform, step-by-step approach and system construction, and to clarify the practice point with problem orientation and “solid reinforcement.” Related Articles | Metrics

Chinese Culture Studies

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On the Reception and Transformation of Daoist Thought in Steppenwolf -A Contrastive Cross-Cultural Analysis of Hesse and Li Bai Zheng Di 2026, 41(5):  58-65.  Abstract ( 26 )   PDF (1765KB) ( 0 )   Daoist thought constitutes a significant source of Hermann Hesse’s philosophical vision. In Steppenwolf, Hesse adopts Lao-Zhuang philosophy as the inner ideological structure and narrative logic to contemplate the spiritual world of intellectuals, striving to reconstruct meaning for modern individuals afflicted by value nihilism and thereby contributing a meaningful exploration toward addressing the crisis of modernity of the West. In his pursuit of individual spiritual freedom, the protagonist Harry Haller attempts to establish his own “Dao” to affirm subjective value. But, due to the profound conflict between ideal and reality and due to his intense yearning for life, he inevitably falls into self-division. To transcend this predicament, he engages in continuous introspection and a quest for eternal values, transforming the anxiety of death into a driving force for creation, thus achieving redemption. This reflects Hesse’s attempt to employ Daoist dialectical thinking to realize self-transcendence. Tang poet Li Bai (701-762), whom Hesse deeply admired and who shares a profound connection with Daoism, constructs in his poetry a self-image and a pathway of spiritual breakthrough that form a cross-cultural parallel with Hesse’s portrayal of Harry Haller. Related Articles | Metrics

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Poetic Art, Poetic Function and Poetic Implication: The Three Dimensions of Poetic Writing in The Book of Female Talents Sheng Keya 2026, 41(5):  66-74.  Abstract ( 32 )   PDF (1747KB) ( 0 )   The Book of Female Talents by Yuanhu Yanshui Sanren of early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) is embedded with a total of 210 poems and eight-line verses, which, from the perspective of poetic art, feature diverse techniques of expression with a unique, personal language both elegant and popular. The imagery is structured into two systematic groups, one centered on flowers, the moon, shadows, jade and fans, the other on mirrors, curtains, windows, lamps and steps. The combination of them is achieved through two methods: similar overlapping and binary juxtaposition. Serving as an important narrative strategy from the perspective of poetic function, these poems and verses undertake multiple functions in characterization, plot unfolding, environment creation and structure building. From the perspective of poetic implication, they carry the psychological traits of the lower-class literati during the period of dynasty change and the deep cultural and social connotations in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, or in approximately the 17th century. More than manifesting the writer’s unfulfilled talent, they compensate for something missing in his own marriage. Moreover, these poems serve as the proof of the emergence of numerous talented women in this era and reveal the aesthetic imagination of ancient male literati towards the opposite gender. Classical short stories, as a vehicle for poetry, embody their aesthetic inclination and self-identity consciousness as scholars living between dynasties. In conclusion, the poetic writing of The Book of Female Talents continues the classical novel tradition of “incorporating poetry into prose” while profoundly influencing later novels such as A Dream of Red Mansions that center female characters as narrative protagonists, thus playing a crucial role linking the preceding and the following stages in the development of ancient Chinese novels. Related Articles | Metrics

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Yunnan’s Practice of Culturally Empowering Rule-of-Law Construction in Border Ethnic Regions Lei Min 2026, 41(5):  75-85.  Abstract ( 27 )   PDF (1633KB) ( 3 )   Playing a significant role in the construction of the rule of law in China, fine traditional ethnic cultures can effectively dissolve the practical barriers to the implementation of the rule of law and inject endogenous cultural momentum into sound governance in border regions. In recent years, Yunnan, grounded in its realities as a multi-ethnic border province, has fully revitalized its ethnic cultural resources and promoted the integrated development of ethnic culture and rule-of-law construction. With legal pluralism and the theory of indigenous resources as the departure points, this study systematically examines, on the basis of elucidating the triple logic of how ethnic culture empowers rule-of-law construction, three types of practical models in Yunnan: the “intangible cultural heritage law popularization matrix,” the “local mediation brand” and the “path of co-governance through virtue and law.” The research demonstrates that the grassroots governance model in Yunnan, formed from the perspective of cultural empowerment, can effectively resolve the challenge of localizing the rule of law in border areas, not only facilitating the development of local demonstration zones for ethnic unity and progress but also providing, as reference, practical and theoretical models for rule-of-law construction in other multi-ethnic border regions across China. Cultural empowerment of rule-of-law construction in Yunnan, nevertheless, faces issues such as superficial cultural excavation, poor inter-departmental coordination and uneven digitalization development. The underlying causes thereof lie in cognitive biases, lagging institutional frameworks and insufficient supply of interdisciplinary personnel. This paper proposes, accordingly, establishing mechanisms for transforming cultural resources into rule-of-law resources, improving multi-departmental collaborative support systems, and advancing the integration of digitalization with cultural adaptation so as to provide, as reference, practical solutions for rule-of-law construction in multi-ethnic border regions. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Emotional Dilemmas behind Generation Z’s Emotional Consumption: Core Characteristics, Causes and Governance Strategies Chen Jiaxin 2026, 41(5):  86-96.  Abstract ( 21 )   PDF (1646KB) ( 3 )   Behind the wave of emotional consumption of Generation Z lie three fundamental emotional dilemmas. Firstly, the virtualization of social contexts has weakened emotional connections, fostering compensatory consumption. Secondly, digitalized communication patterns have eroded emotional competence, leading to convenience-driven consumption. Thirdly, accelerated societal changes have induced emotional fatigue, resulting in low-energy consumption. These dilemmas stem from three root causes: 1) disordered spatiotemporal experiences under capital control that have dismembered the hitherto stable emotional foundation; 2) restricted subjective meaning formation due to pervasive digital fantasies that has resulted in loss of meaning of life in symbol consumption; and 3) widespread self-exploitation within a competition-driven environment that has seized the youth with wide spread fatigue. To address these issues, efforts should focus on three key areas: first, rebuilding the spatiotemporal foundation for emotional connection by grounding practices in daily life; second, enhancing comprehensive literacy to strengthen emotional foundations and overcome competency gaps; and three, reinforcing value-oriented guidance to shape healthy emotional patterns through proper ideological education. A multi-pronged approach with sustained commitment is essential to promote positive and healthy emotional development among young people. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Practice Model and Formation Mechanism of Social Workers’ Emotional Labor-Based on a Case Study on Y Institution in W City Chen Yiming, Gao Xiali 2026, 41(5):  97-105.  Abstract ( 59 )   PDF (1653KB) ( 2 )   As social work professionals rapidly grow in number and their public services become increasingly refined, their emotional labor comes to directly affect their service outcomes and career development. Based on in-depth interviews conducted with front-line social workers and supervisors at Y institution in W city, this study systematically explores the practical models and formation mechanisms of social workers’ emotional labor. The research found that emotional labor is manifested, at the practical level, as shallow performance oriented towards compliance and deep performance characterized by genuine empathy. The former emphasizes the internalized execution of external rules, while the latter highlights the conscious identification with professional values. The formation mechanism of emotional labor is, on the one hand, rooted in the internal regulations of the profession including the guidance of professional values and the requirements of professional roles and, on the other hand, driven by the external demands of service recipients which are reflected in the diversity of service recipients and the complexity of service needs. The diverse practical service scenarios further shape the flexibility and comprehensiveness of social workers’ choices of emotional labor strategies. The emotional labor of social workers, therefore, is not only a professional behavior but also a result of the mutual influence of professional ethics, role expectations and service contexts. Related Articles | Metrics

Literary Studies

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The Writing of Ethnic Communication in Indonesian Chinese Literature Ma Feng 2026, 41(5):  106-112.  Abstract ( 24 )   PDF (1638KB) ( 1 )   The social contribution of Indonesian Chinese cannot be underestimated. The portrayal and representation of ethnic issues by Indonesian Chinese writers not only serve as reference and reflection on history, but also show practical significance in the current context. In the writing of ethnic communication, these writers often express the sincere voices of Indonesian Chinese, emphasizing equal communication and friendly mutual assistance among different ethnic groups. On the one hand, they have cultural identity with their own blood; on the other hand, they also actively integrate into the political identity of Indonesia and engage in trans-ethnic empathic perspective-taking. This reflects their multi-dimensional attempts in the writing of ethnic communication. From imagination and examination of the Pribumi to posture adjustment in cross-ethnic marriage, and then to the harmonious construction of friendly ethnic relationships, various communication forms provide possible paths for positive interaction between ethnic groups. Amongst others, Zhong Ruochi’s internalization and integration of local and Chinese characteristics can be regarded as a model for the writing of ethnic communication. Related Articles | Metrics

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Family Fear and Ghost Writing in Amy Tan’s The Bonesetter’s Daughter Wang Xu 2026, 41(5):  113-122.  Abstract ( 24 )   PDF (1732KB) ( 5 )   The mother-daughter relationship constitutes a central theme in Amy Tan’s novels. In The Bonesetter’s Daughter, what links three generations of Chinese American women is not only family history or cultural identity, but also their shared fear of ghosts. Constrained by traditional ethics and patriarchal family hierarchy, Precious Auntie interprets her traumatic experiences as a curse of fate. LuLing internalizes her mother’s superstitions and fatalistic worldview, unconsciously passing her emotional burdens on to her daughter. Ruth, although rationally rejects the existence of ghosts, suppresses her own desires for years, eventually developing intermittent aphasia. Drawing on spectral criticism and the historical context of Asian American literature, this article examines how family fear is formed, transmitted and ultimately dissolved through three generations in this novel, arguing that ghosts cease to function merely as threatening figures and instead become repositories of family memory when lived experiences are fully voiced, heard and written down. This process of healing demonstrates that storytelling and narrative play a crucial role in alleviating intergenerational fear and reconstructing emotional bonds. Related Articles | Metrics

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Workers and Peasants “Singing Their Own Stories”: Ascending from the Object to the Subject-Based on Editorial Practice of Popular Exercises Xu Chao 2026, 41(5):  123-132.  Abstract ( 40 )   PDF (1738KB) ( 10 )   “Workers and peasants singing their own stories” refers not only to life and work sung in the literary tradition through ballads, but also to the actual writing about life experiences and emotions through newspapers, magazines and correspondence by the workers and peasants themselves. In its process of popularizing literature and art, Popular Exercises took over the idea, from the League of Left-wing Writers, to cultivate popular authors from the masses of workers and peasants and carried out concrete practice in newspapers and correspondent networks in the Yan’an base area. Through columns like “Original and Adapted Works” and “Instructional Articles,” this magazine offered writing guidance in a variety of areas ranging from standardizing punctuation marks, revising sentences to cultivating styles. While improving the writing abilities of worker and peasant authors, the editors paid attention to preserving the authors’ original popular language, folk forms and personal experiences. Such efforts of Yan’an’s literary and art workers were aimed to cultivate “worker and peasant writers” with basic writing skills who could embody the true character of the masses. Due to wartime austerity, inadequate literary proficiency of the authors and insufficient editorial resources of the magazine, this training mode was not without incompleteness and limitations. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Rural, the Urban, the Unplaceable: A Feminist Geographical Reading of Gendered Space in The Waves Zhang Mi 2026, 41(5):  133-142.  Abstract ( 26 )   PDF (1701KB) ( 9 )   Since the 1990s, feminist geography has offered new theoretical perspectives for re-examining the relationship between gender and space in literary texts. With Doreen Massey’s “power-geometry” and Gillian Rose’s “paradoxical space” as twin theoretical anchors, this article constructs a threefold framework-the rural, the urban, the unplaceable-to examine how gendered spaces in Virginia Woolf’s The Waves constitute and constrain the modern female subject. The study finds that Susan’s rural space constitutes a contradictory field in which female empowerment and patriarchal constraint coexist; Jinny’s urban space serves as a stage for bodily performance and the disciplining of desire; and Rhoda’s “unplaceable” space exposes the violent exclusion that existing spatial orders inflict upon subjects who resist easy categorization. Through the spatial fates of the three female characters, Woolf critiques gendered space, showing that rural space, urban space and the unplaceable space between them together create both the possibilities and the inherent difficulties of becoming a modern female subject. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Influence of College Students’ Psychological Capital on Short Video Addiction: A Moderated Mediation Model Chen Ling 2026, 41(5):  143-151.  Abstract ( 29 )   PDF (1851KB) ( 2 )   Objective:To explore the influence of psychological capital on college students’ short video addiction as well as the roles of meaning in life and perceived social support in this relationship. Methods:A survey was conducted among 529 college students using the Psychological Capital Scale, the Short Video Addiction Questionnaire, the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Perceived Social Support Scale; afterwards the data collected were analyzed with SPSS 26.0. Results:1) psychological capital significantly negatively predicted short video addiction among college students (β=-0.27, p<0.01); 2) meaning in life partially mediated the relationship between psychological capital and short video addiction (β=-0.16,p<0.01), accounting for 59.26% of the total effect; and 3) perceived social support significantly moderated the direct effect of psychological capital on short video addiction (B=-0.09,p<0.01) and the indirect effect of meaning in life on short video addiction (B=-0.06,p<0.05), with the mediating effect being more pronounced among individuals with higher perceived social support. Conclusion:Psychological capital can directly lower the likelihood of short video addiction among college students and can also indirectly reduce addictive behaviors by enhancing meaning in life. Greater perceived social support amplifies the protective effects along both pathways, thereby decreasing the probability of short video addiction. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Formation Logic and Resolution Paths of Conflicts between Parents and Teachers from the Perspective of Role Concept Differences Zhang Huiyun 2026, 41(5):  152-160.  Abstract ( 19 )   PDF (1612KB) ( 0 )   Home-school-community collaborative education serves as a crucial starting point for implementing the fundamental task of educating people through cultivating virtue. Frequent conflicts, nevertheless, occur between parents and teachers in the practice of home-school collaboration, undermining the effectiveness of education. From the perspective of role concept differences, this paper identifies three typical categories of parent-teacher conflicts: the value divergence between “people education” and “grade acquisition” in the context of quality-oriented education, the value contradiction between collective development and individual development in institutionalized education, and “role overreach” and “responsibility abdication” caused by ambiguous right-responsibility demarcation in collaborative education. The research finds that the above parent-teacher conflicts are deeply rooted in the differentiation of role concepts in three dimensions: cognitive differentiation resulting from inconsistent self-role positioning of parents and teachers, deviation in mutual role expectations in interactive processes, and weak collaborative awareness stemming from the lack of role transformation consciousness in home-school co-education. In light of this, conflict resolution strategies are proposed as follows: 1) making sure that both parents and teachers perform their respective duties by strengthening their role cognition; 2) building diverse communication channels to reconcile conceptual differences through positive dialogue; 3) promoting active co-education role transformation of both parties to realize advantage inter-complement; and 4) establishing a regular mechanism featuring pre-event warning, in-process mediation and post-event review to solve conflicts. The study contends that role concept differences between parents and teachers are objective and cannot be completely eliminated. Therefore, only by consolidating the consensus of moral education and making joint efforts through cognitive reshaping, communication reconciliation, role transformation and institutional guarantee, can conceptual divergences be transformed into co-education synergy to improve the overall efficiency of home-school collaborative education. Related Articles | Metrics