After the 18th National Congress of the CPC held in 2012, socialism with Chinese characteristics entered a new era. This new era brings with it many connotations, including the deepening and expansion of reform across the board, dazzling results in socioeconomic development, and bold aspirations for China to forge forward as one of the world's major countries, but most importantly, it signifies the glorious path ahead for the Chinese nation. Numerous scholars from the humanities and social sciences are now in the process of studying the nature, structure, and meaning of the new era and engaging in a discourse on its historical context, practical implications, and future possibilities. As authors and artists of the new era, we are better prepared to recognize the thoughts, feelings, and mental images crystalized in people's expressions, deportment, words, and actions. This is an era in which the Chinese nation will create a brighter future for itself amidst new tests and challenges, and an era in which each individual can create a better life for themselves by fighting and persevering through all types of adversity. It is apparent from looking at both the past and the present that the direction, destiny and dynamism of Chinese literature and art are all intimately linked to the grand flow of history. Chinese literature and art develop along with the progress of the Chinese nation, and move in the same direction that the Chinese people are marching toward.