The Convergence of Tradition and Modernization——An analysis of the publishing concept of the Commercial Press in period of Zhang Yuan-ji and the modern transition of Chinese culture
The Commercial Press is a remarkable representative of the press in China's modern history.The distinguishing feature of its publishing culture was established in the period of Zhang Yuan-ji.We can find the publishing concept of the Commercial Press from its high valuation of publication of ancient books and masterpiece of Chinese version.There is a natural connection between the press and culture.The condition of the press in the transition from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic China reflects the convergence and impact between the Chinese traditional culture and the West modern culture,which led to the transformation of Chinese traditional culture and the sinicization of the West modern culture,and promoted the modern transition of traditional Chinese culture.