| The COVID-19 epidemic that emerged at the end of 2019 will be a groundbreaking event in the chronicles of the 21 st century.After undergoing a critical phase during the initial outbreak,it gradually evolved into a global pandemic.It is the most complex and formidable global public health security challenge faced by humanity since the global public health events triggered by smallpox,malaria,and dengue fever following World War II.The epidemic has severely hindered global economic and social development,causing disruptive destruction and far-reaching consequences worldwide.As a major country with significant international influence on the world stage,China,in its epidemic prevention and control efforts,adopted the central concept of "the whole nation coming together to fight the epidemic," strictly guarding every checkpoint.China consistently adhered to the principles of prioritizing the well-being of the people and valuing life,achieving a decisive victory in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.The phased victories in the battle against the epidemic reflect China’s comprehensive and forward-thinking approach in this fight,demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility.China’s significant achievements in facing the COVID-19 epidemic have composed a magnificent chapter in the struggle of humankind against epidemics and disasters,showcasing the spirit,strength,and sense of responsibility of China.We are currently in the post-pandemic era,which does not mean that the COVID-19 pandemic has dissipated or completely ended.On the contrary,we may face sporadic outbreaks of the latest variant of the novel coronavirus at any time,and we are currently in a stage that has far-reaching effects on various aspects.Simultaneously,it is also a new starting point for China,ushering in the development of a new economic model.This will be a new starting point for China’s economy and a significant opportunity for the transformation and upgrading of the economic model.How to grasp changes in lifestyle and society,how to seize opportunities and move forward in this era of surging undercurrents,and how to thoroughly summarize and study the basic experiences of China’s COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control all hold great practical value and theoretical significance.This article comprehensively employs research methods such as literature review to define the basic experiences and relevant theoretical foundations of COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control.It adheres to socialism with Chinese characteristics and implements Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.Combining with China’s specific national conditions,it outlines the basic concepts and characteristics of China’s work on COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control.It summarizes and reflects on the development process of COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control in China over the past three years,as well as the main issues that exist.For example,deficiencies in the effectiveness and rationality of the emergency management system,the absence of a unified,efficient,and authoritative emergency command structure,and the lag in the construction of legal systems for infectious disease prevention and control.The aim is to continuously improve the epidemic prevention and control system and enhance the governance capacity for national public health security.Drawing on the successful experiences in COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control,it explores the selection and optimization of China’s future governance paths for related epidemic prevention and control issues.It emphasizes the release and active implementation of scientifically sound anti-epidemic strategies,maintaining a sense of preparedness,and proactively guarding against potential difficulties and challenges that may arise in the future,firmly advancing towards the goal of building a socialist modernized country. |