Chinese modernization includes not only the general rules of modernization, which are the common content of modernization in all countries, but also the characteristic content, which is based on its own national conditions. In terms of the general rules of modernization, the modernization motivation is an important aspect that must be given attention.From the perspective of the combination of production factors, the modernization motivation has a highly aggregated effect, From the perspective of the economic behavior patterns of social members, the modernization motivation is marked by strong and universal competitive characteristics. From the perspective of energy accumulation and release in evolution, modernization motivation has the characteristic of a huge multiplier effect, From the perspective of expected development prospects, the modernization motivation is characterized by increasing uncertainty.The key to correctly utilizing the modernization motivation lies in ensuring the correct direction of putting human beings first, as well as emphasizing the mutual promotion and coordinated development of modernization in various fields and aspects which are based on economic modernization, This has a great significance for promoting Chinese modernization.

　　Editor: Zhong Yao  Deng Panyi

　　From: Philosophical Research.2025.No.4.